Alicia's Electric Keys by Native Instruments

by Native Instruments

Overview

Alicia's Electric Keys features the sounds of Alicia Keys' personal electric grand piano, recorded with attention to detail and custom-made effect chains.

Key Features

  • Signature piano tones
  • Custom-made effect chains
  • Hybrid creation
  • Browse and filter presets
  • Adjust overtone, punch
  • Adjust resonance, noise
  • Settings page adjustments
  • Kontrol S-Series integration
  • Una corda pedal

Technical Specifications

Library Size
8.5 GB GB
Plugin Formats
Kontakt
Standalone
Yes

Ideal Use Cases

  • Producers crafting modern R&B and hip-hop tracks that require warm, expressive electric piano textures.
  • Songwriters seeking an intimate and soulful electric piano sound for their vocal-driven compositions.
  • Film and game composers needing a versatile electric piano to inject character and emotion into their scores.
  • Electronic music producers looking for unique electric piano timbres to layer into their synth-heavy arrangements.
  • Keyboardists wanting to add a rich, nuanced electric piano voice to their live performance setup.

Insights from Real-World Use

Strengths

  • inspiring to play different sounds
  • enjoying every sound
  • more under the hood
  • effects chains
  • transform the piano to sound like a guitar or a pad
  • sounds great
  • close enough
  • dope
  • better than the first one she did years ago
  • great installation

Weaknesses

  • bit bright for my taste
  • massive amount of storage space
  • processing power
  • potentially a big problem if you’re using a laptop
  • not worth the full price at this time unless the CP is a staple in your music

Tone: mellow, Mellow

Review Snippets

  • Thinks Alicia’s Electric Keys is excellent for mellow CP70 sound and natural touch.
  • Says the 82 presets sound pretty good and outnumber Alicia's Keys.
  • Acknowledges steep price but argues presets and deep controls deliver professional, sound-design value.
  • Praises UI meter words that illuminate and flicker with playing intensity.
  • Says it sits well in dense mixes without overpowering like some grand pianos.
  • Considers it good; not an upgrade, but it belongs alongside Alicia's Keys.
  • Highlights creative, unusual sounds beyond typical grand piano tones.
  • Strong endorsement of overall sound quality and product excellence across presets.
  • Enthusiastic overall endorsement, recommending it for anyone needing CP70 sounds.
  • Says the Sub feature, like Noire, is a great additive effect.
  • Likes the interface and creative effects, including guitar/pad transformations, created by Alicia.
  • Notes the engine’s flexibility to convert electric piano tones into pad textures.
  • Likes the combined mic and line sound; praises quality and mentions enabling noise loop.
  • Opens with excitement and praises Alicia’s Keys lineage as a longtime favorite piano.
  • Prefers this over others; finds Arturia CP70 too bright, likes Alicia’s mellowness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the required host/player for Alicia's Electric Keys?
It requires the free Kontakt Player version 7.10.5 and higher, or Kontakt version 7.10.5 and higher.
Is Alicia's Electric Keys sampled or modeled?
Alicia's Electric Keys is a sampled instrument, featuring sounds from Alicia Keys' personal electric grand piano.
What is the download size for Alicia's Electric Keys?
The library size for Alicia's Electric Keys is 8.5 GB.
What platforms are supported by Alicia's Electric Keys?
It is compatible with Mac and Windows operating systems.
Does Alicia's Electric Keys include pedal features?
Yes, it includes Half Pedal, Repedal/Catch, and Sympathetic Resonance features, along with una corda pedal simulation.
What genres is Alicia's Electric Keys best suited for?
It excels in pop, soul/R&B, jazz, hip-hop, urban, and electronic genres.
Is Alicia's Electric Keys a standalone plugin?
Yes, it supports standalone use in addition to being a Kontakt plugin.

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