2. LinuxSampler
LinuxSampler is a pure software audio sampler, decoupled from a user interface, thanks to its modular design it features a few different GUI-s. Supported sampler formats are: GigaStudio/GigaSampler, SoundFont and SFZ formats. LinuxSampler can work as host plugin in various DAWs and sequencers such as Cubase, Logic, Ardour, Qtractor, Reaper and many more.