Lounge Lizard EP‑5 by Applied Acoustic Systems

by Applied Acoustic Systems · $199

Overview

Lounge Lizard EP‑5 is an electric piano emulation with a fully redesigned modeling engine and an extensive library of presets, offering unmatched realism and expressiveness.

Technical Specifications

Library Size
390+ presets GB
Velocity Layers
no velocity layers (physical modeling)
Presets
390+ (standard), 720+ (with 3 expansion packs)
Plugin Formats
VST3, AU, AAX
Standalone
Yes
Windows Installer Size
61.2 MB
macOS Installer Size
79.4 MB

Ideal Use Cases

  • Producers crafting funk and soul tracks with authentic electric piano textures.
  • Jazz musicians seeking a versatile and expressive electric piano for studio recordings.
  • Sound designers creating retro-futuristic soundscapes and synthwave compositions.
  • Keyboardists needing a lightweight yet powerful electric piano for live performances.
  • Music students studying classic electric piano sounds and their applications.

Included Presets

  • Factory library
  • New library
  • Remastered EP‑4 library
  • New factory library
  • Over 150 new piano sounds
  • Factory presets for MPE controllers
  • Factory presets with effect chains

Review Snippets

  • Lounge Lizard EP-5 is a highly recommended and very nice plugin.
  • Lounge Lizard EP-5 has excellent sounds; very few presets are unusable.
  • Best emulsion I’ve ever used and felt
  • The 'bark' sound in Lounge Lizard EP-5 is greatly appreciated.
  • Applied Acoustic Systems excels at innovative and beautiful non-vintage electric piano presets.
  • Default preset of Lounge Lizard EP-5 is amazing, making it easy to start.
  • Lounge Lizard EP-5 is a worthwhile virtual electric piano that captures the tone, feel, and action of classic instruments.
  • Lounge Lizard EP-5 sounds better than Rhodes and mixes easily into songs.
  • Lounge Lizard EP-5 offers quality sound, mixes well, and has an affordable upgrade price.
  • Wow.... after nearly 10 years we FINALLY get an upgrade to this already excellent plugin. LL4 is, in my opinion, the absolute best and most realistic sounding EP plugin out there. Can't wait to get this new upgrade running in my DAW!
  • Just when you thought that Lounge Lizard couldn't be evolved any greater. We are all in for a surprise with this fabulous update. Great sound and instrument design capabilities with the included Reed model. The effects are extended with the possibility of saving effect states, the sonics are enhance
  • After playing these, I deleted the rest of my Electric Piano VST’s. Modelling is the new analog.
  • Appreciate it! Yes, the upgrade is definitely worth it—it’s a big leap: revamped dual synthesis engine, over 390 presets, and plenty more under the hood.
  • i love lounge lizard but it feels dishonest that he uses the fx in the plugin (noone that does music would use it) and used it as a bass (you can but noone would). Its a great plugin but you're not showing a real workflow
  • BFly is one of my favorite presets!

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of sound engine does it use?
It utilizes a redesigned physical modeling core with dedicated models for tine and reed pianos, allowing for continuous dynamics without velocity layers.
Is a separate player or host software required to use it?
No, it is a standalone instrument and does not require a separate player or host to function.
What platforms are supported?
It is compatible with both macOS (10.13 High Sierra or later) and Windows (10 64-bit or later).
What are the installer sizes?
The Windows installer is 61.2 MB, and the macOS installer is 79.4 MB.
How many presets are included?
It comes with over 390 factory presets, and over 720 presets are available with three expansion packs.
Does it support MPE?
Yes, it is MPE compatible and includes factory presets for MPE controllers.

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