Addictive Keys Electric Grand by XLN Audio

Overview

The Electric Grand is a meticulously sampled CP-80 Electric Grand Piano featuring three distinct sonic characteristics captured in seven different recording perspectives.

Key Features

Three distinct sonic characteristics
Seven different recording perspectives
Meticulously sampled CP-80
Advanced studio effects
Powerful Addictive Keys engine
Versatile recording setups

Technical Specifications

Mic Positions: 5
Plugin Formats: VST, AU, AAX
Standalone: Yes

Ideal Use Cases

Music producers creating detailed and nuanced electronic music tracks.
Sound designers needing unique and evolving timbres for atmospheric soundscapes.
Songwriters wanting to add a distinctive and vintage-flavored keyboard sound to their arrangements.
Film composers seeking unconventional and characterful piano textures for dramatic scoring.
Remix artists looking for versatile electric piano sounds to layer into existing productions.

Insights from Real-World Use

Strengths

nice sound
feels really good on the fingers
mic customization options
mic placement manipulation
strong buy
worth adding to the arsenal
easy to just keep around
low storage space
sounds great for what it is
closest to like natural
Love the sound
better than Keyscape's CP
truly excellent
richest piano vst ever
love with this tone

Tone: sweet, rich, natural

Review Snippets

Gosh this thing is so much better than Keyscape's CP. Heads and tails above it in every way.
I picked the Electric Grand when I got one for free with my Focusrite interface... XLN audio addictive keys. You can get a free Addictive Keys plugin.
The mic placement and small library size make Addictive Keys a strong buy.
I do prefer the Upright too... Actually use it more in the studio were I work... The sound is just so sweet to express with.
Great sound, affordable, and low storage space make this a good option.
The mic customization options are a real nice touch compared to others.
The Studio Grand preset feels natural, and mic settings are enjoyable.
XLN have some secret sauce they add to their samples. I have their Mark I and it's truly excellent. This is my next purchase.
Really appreciate the review and digging through many of the options with live playing. Since it's been a while - I learned a few things about modern-day piano software - like the mic placement option - great stuff. Mine came free with an audio interface and I'll definitely use this in the future.
I chose this after I bought Focusrite Solo. I'm in love with this tone.
Possibly the richest piano vst ever. I am in love with this one.
I got this is a bonus piece of software after I bought a Novation Impulse. Love the sound of this.

Frequently Asked Questions

What host or player is required to use Addictive Keys Electric Grand?: No host is required; it functions as a standalone instrument. It is also compatible with VST, AU, and AAX plugin formats.
Is the Addictive Keys Electric Grand a sampled or modeled instrument?: It is a meticulously sampled CP-80 Electric Grand Piano. Three distinct sonic characteristics are captured in seven different recording perspectives.
What platforms are supported?: It supports Mac (macOS 10.13 or later, 64-bit) and Windows (Windows 10, 11, 64-bit).
What genres is this plugin best suited for?: It is suitable for pop, rock, jazz, soul/R&B, urban, and electronic music. It offers a modern, characterful, bright, and clean tone.
Does it have multiple microphone positions?: Yes, it features 5 mic positions, including close and ambience microphones. Recording methods include direct, amplified, and acoustic strings.
What are the key features of the Addictive Keys Electric Grand?: Key features include three distinct sonic characteristics, seven recording perspectives, advanced studio effects that accurately model tremolo and tone controls, and a powerful Addictive Keys engine.
How is the Addictive Keys Electric Grand licensed and activated?: Not specified by the vendor / sources in our database.