Ableton & Soniccouture Present… Electric Pianos
Ableton & Soniccouture have announced “Electric Pianos,” a software instrument consisting of two classic electric pianos – the Rhodes Stage 73 and the Wurlitzer 200A.
Wurlitzer 200A
The nuanced sound and dynamics of these legendary keyboards were captured by Soniccouture, with every key – and its release – reportedly recorded at many velocity levels using vintage equipment. 70 Instrument presets – tailored for perfect integration within Ableton Live – provide the characteristic sounds that made these electric pianos famous. Controls for effects, dynamics and EQ let users dial in just the right tone for their own music.
The 70 Instrument presets recreate many classic keyboard sounds and feature tweakable settings for effects such as vibrato, auto-wah and auto-panning, delay and reverb. Many of the presets include EQ controls to dial in the exact warmth or bite that is typical of the Rhodes and Wurlitzer pianos. For the discerning keyboard player, velocity curves and note release controls may be adjusted to taste.
The Instrument Racks are divided into ‘Full’ versions which are closer to the natural un-effected sound of the instrument and ‘Lite’ versions that load quicker and tend toward the funky and experimental side. Along with the Instrument Racks, Electric Pianos includes a selection of raw Simpler presets for building your own Racks.
Electric Pianos ($89) works with Ableton Live 8.2.2 or higher. Click to hear the Pianos in action, and to purchase.