[New Dataset Release] Scottish Smallpipes in A (Preview Pack, v0.9)

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Hi everyone,

I’d like to share a new audio dataset I’ve just uploaded to the Hub: Scottish Smallpipes in A – Preview Pack

:musical_notes: What it is

  • A preview audio dataset of the Scottish smallpipes in A (a quieter, indoor cousin of the Highland bagpipes).

  • Contains scale exercises, gracenote examples, sustained tones, vibrato samples, and a short musical phrase.

  • Recorded at 96 kHz / 24-bit, with both chanter and drone mic perspectives.

  • Designed as an early release ahead of a full dataset for AI training and sound design use.

:magnifying_glass_tilted_left: Why it might be useful

  • Bagpipes are underrepresented in AI audio training — this fills a niche for researchers and developers.

  • Useful for machine learning tasks (instrument recognition, generative modeling, DSP testing) and for musicians/producers curious about authentic folk instruments.

  • Metadata and README included for clarity and reproducibility.

:world_map: Roadmap
This is the first step in a planned Celtic & Folk Instrument series. Upcoming datasets will include:

  • Full smallpipes in A

  • Highland bagpipes

  • Irish low whistle

  • Irish flute

:light_bulb: Open to feedback
I’d love to hear your thoughts:

  • What formats or annotations would make this more useful for your work?

  • Any other instruments or features you’d like to see?

:backhand_index_pointing_right: Dataset link: Scottish Smallpipes in A (Preview Pack)

Thanks for taking a look!

— Blake / Harmonic Frontier Audio

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