Addictive Keys Mark One vs Nocturne Electric Piano

The fundamental difference between these two electric piano VSTs lies in their sonic objectives and functional scope. While both are sampled electric pianos with a warm and intimate character, Addictive Keys Mark One prioritizes detailed instrument articulation and comprehensive sound design tools, whereas Nocturne Electric Piano emphasizes a specific atmospheric and cinematic sound profile.

Addictive Keys Mark One, based on a Rhodes Mark I, offers extensive control over its sound with 7 microphone positions and a robust suite of effects, including advanced envelopes and a dedicated noise section for nuanced sound sculpting. In contrast, Nocturne Electric Piano focuses on delivering a mellow, dreamy, and atmospheric quality, utilizing custom "atmospheric FX" and four distinct recorded signals tailored for cinematic and emotive compositions, without detailing specific mic positions or comprehensive sound design parameters like Addictive Keys.

Choose Addictive Keys Mark One if you require a versatile Rhodes Mark I emulation with deep sound design capabilities for recording, songwriting, and detailed jazz productions. Choose Nocturne Electric Piano if your primary need is a specialized electric piano with an inherently atmospheric and dreamy character, best suited for film scoring, cinematic arrangements, or pop tracks where a unique, mellow texture is desired.

Products Compared

• Addictive Keys Mark One
• Nocturne Electric Piano

Insights from Real-World Use

Addictive Keys Mark One

• Just bought it, it’s amazing. This demo video was the thing that got me.
• This is the first time I consider buying preset pack. Not only because original presets are shit, but also because these are awesome!
• Studio grand is mind blowing and upright sounds great too. Loved the Mark One sounds as well have less applications for these but definitely worth the money.
• I didn’t want to buy another Rhodes library after Keyscape and VTines but this has seriously got me considering buying AK just for then MK1 so I can buy your presets. I need you to make some for VTine
• I have other Rhodes VSTs... I bought Addictive Keys just so I could have your presets!!!They are DOPE AF.loveandpeace.

Nocturne Electric Piano

• Best electric piano for price, love sound variety.
• Loves this Electric Piano, unique character, better than more expensive options.
• The Nocturne Electric Piano is cinematic, ambient, mellow, soft, and emotional, not just for pop.
• The title of this review says it all. I have been using the Post Rock Guitar ... Nocturne Electric Piano by
• Nocturne's easy-to-use UI makes it an awesome, ready-to-play electric piano.