Sampleson’s Fire is a spectrally modelled bass and piano virtual instrument for VST2 and AU hosts on Windows and macOS, built from a 30 MB model rather than recorded samples.
Fire at a glance
| Developer | Sampleson |
|---|---|
| Type | Instruments / Virtual Instruments |
| Formats | VST2, AU |
| Operating systems | Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.7 or later |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| RAM | 4 GB or more |
| Hosts named by the developer | Pro Tools |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €33.71 |
What Fire does
Fire is not sample-based: Sampleson recreated the instrument through spectral modelling, so there are no velocity layers to switch between. The developer describes a smooth velocity curve and a detailed recreation of every mechanical noise and the main timbre, including the releases. The model is organized around a full-range Bass Piano, which the developer says can also carry melodies in the low end.
Velocity controls are provided for the release and mechanical noise components. The instrument loads ready in the major DAWs, and no library installation or online activation is needed.
Key features
- Spectral modelled bass piano. The full-range Bass Piano is built by spectral modelling rather than sample playback, and the developer lists it as the main part of the sound.
- Low-end harmonic control. A dedicated knob adds harmonic content to the low end of the instrument.
- Release and mechanical noise velocity controls. Velocity controls shape the release and the mechanical noise components of the model.
- No layer switching. Because the instrument is not sample-based, there is no velocity layer switching and the velocity curve stays smooth.
Compatibility
The minimum is macOS 10.7 or Windows 7, and Pro Tools is named by the developer as a host.
Fire compared with similar plugins
Electric 200 Piano from Waves and Piano V3 from Arturia are both listed as VST2 and AU instruments for Windows and macOS. Piano V3 also lists a standalone version.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire | Sampleson | Virtual Instruments | VST2, AU | Windows, macOS | €33.71 |
| Electric 200 Piano | Waves | Virtual Instruments | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €37.69 (regular €88.06) |
| Piano V3 | Arturia | Virtual Instruments | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €197.34 |
| Tape Piano 1 | Thenatan Audio | Virtual Instruments | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €56.53 |
| Stage-73 V | Arturia | Synth | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
Price and availability
Fire was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €33.71. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Fire FAQ
Where can I download Fire crack for free?
The Sampleson Fire instrument is distributed as a paid product, and the crack, keygen and serial key queries for it are common search terms.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Fire?
Serial keys and keygens are the terms most often paired with the plugin name in searches, and the repack is also packed as .rar and .iso.