Addictive Keys Modern Upright by XLN Audio

Overview

A Modern Classic based on the Yamaha U3 Upright Piano, offering distinct and blendable characteristics with 7 different recording perspectives.

Producers needing a versatile upright piano sound for a wide range of musical compositions.
Film and game composers looking to add a natural, resonant piano tone to their scores.
Songwriters wanting to quickly sketch out ideas with a characterful and inspiring piano sound.
Mix engineers seeking a piano that can easily sit in various mixes with adjustable ambient qualities.
Content creators producing background music or soundscapes that require an organic piano presence.

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME. On every preset in AddictiveKeys i hear a "thud" sound when each note plays. I guess its the sound of the pianos hammer? Sounds like the keys are being pressed really hard every note and its so frustrating. I deal with it now by using a highpass filter on the low-end just
The software offers excellent control, including sustain pedal noise, enhancing the piano experience.
Addictive Keys is a quick, easy to use, great sounding piano VST.
Typical piano VSTs are expensive, costing around 150 dollars.
Typical piano VSTs are expensive, costing around 150 dollars.
Great presets make it suitable for pop tracking and cinematic music.
Samples and touch curve are beautifully rendered.
Controlling pedal noise is awesome for a realistic piano experience.
It sounds better than the grand In opinion...
The plugin is resource-heavy, potentially causing note cancellation with multiple instances.
Single, well-sampled piano can be a good design choice.
Modern Upright was chosen to expand the speaker's collection of upright pianos.
Less versatile and useful compared to Addictive Drummer.

Does this require a specific host application like Kontakt?: No, it does not require a specific host application. It functions as a standalone application and supports VST, AU, and AAX plugin formats.
Is this piano plugin sampled or modeled?: This piano plugin is sampled, based on a Yamaha U3 Upright Piano.
How many microphone positions were used for recording?: There are 7 different recording perspectives, offering distinct and blendable characteristics.
What operating systems are compatible with this plugin?: It is compatible with macOS 10.13 or later (64-bit) and Windows 10, 11 (64-bit).
What genres is this piano best suited for?: It is ideal for pop, rock, jazz, urban, and contemporary genres, offering a bright, clean, modern, and balanced tone.
Does it have standalone support?: Yes, it has standalone support.
What are the key features of the Addictive Keys Modern Upright?: Key features include adjustable piano character and sound design controls, recording in a large auditorium, and tone variations for jazz and pop.