Where to find high quality xylophone samples?

[GuineaMcPig]

I realize this might not be the best place for this question but I figure it will get much more exposure here.

I bought a cheap Pearl practice xylophone for my project studio, and due to my poor technique and lack of proper mics (I don't have any stereo pairs or omnis), I can't get a decent sounding xylophone track.

The instrument seems like it would be a perfect candidate for a VSTi, since the attack/decay doesn't vary too much and the notes are quite discreet (as opposed to an instrument like guitar, where bending pitch is quite important).

What I'm wondering is: where can I find a program that contains high quality, professionally recorded xylophone samples with many velocity layers? I use the BFD for drums so I'm kinda spoiled...but basically I'm looking for something like the BFD only for the zybes.

Thanks for your help!

~Jordan

 

[TimOBrien]

This company has a decent set of vibes/marimba for $100: Artvista Cool Vibes

But you might want to go with this set which gives you a full bloody orchestra for $250 plus a Kompakt sample player and notation package: Garritan Personal Orchestra

For freebies, you could check out the orchestral percussion soundfonts at: Hammersound Soundfonts

If you need a soundfont VSTi, go to www.rgcaudio.com and download their free "sfz" program which works great.

 

[slobbermonster]

try www.soundsonline.com
Unfortunately most of Garritans stuff has tuning issues, I own a bunch of it.