Arturia Stage-73 V Virtual Instrument, Electronic Download

The Stage-73 gives you actual authentic modeling of both Stage and Suitcase versions of the most popular electric piano on the planet -completed with unparalleled control of virtual mechanics, a complement of effects pedals and built-in classic amps. The Stage-73 uses our award-winning modeling technology to faithfully reproduce the tine-based sound and playing experience of the most loved electric pianos of all time. We modeled both the Fender Rhodes Suitcase Piano and Stage Piano-including separate 1973 and 1974 models of the Stage in order to capture the difference in their components. We're talking total sonic and aesthetic fidelity to the originals. You can even easily pop the top and customize the various mechanical components to make your instrument unique. Classic amps and an array of effect pedals round out the virtual electric piano you've always dreamed of having.

A sound that's always in style
Whether you're playing yesterday's hits or making tomorrow's, the sound of the Stage-73 is a true player in its own right
The venerable sound of the Fender Rhodes simply refuses to go out of style. These instruments were used by a who's who of keyboardists who pioneered mid-century jazz, funk, R&B and rock. With a tonal range spanning smooth bell-like qualities to an aggressive bark depending upon how hard they're played, these seminal keyboards have been in continual use across just about every style imaginable right through to today. The Stage-73 V brings you all the signature sounds that propelled the instruments and their players into the spotlight and onto the charts.

Just like playing the real thing
There's nothing quite like playing a Rhodes except playing the Stage-73 V
There have been a lot of attempts to emulate the Fender Rhodes. You already know that most software and even hardware, based on samples falls well short of the mark. That's what inspired us to instead apply our critically acclaimed modeled technology to the whole system-including the tines (metal tone rods), the hammers that strike them, the pickups that generate the electromagnetic current and the circuits that amplify it all. The sum total is a totally authentic homage that stands on its own. Once you've played the Stage-73 V, you won't settle for anything less.

Unprecedented intimate control
The Stage-73 V gives you access to the controls of the original instruments-plus many adjustments you've never been able to get your hands on before. For starters, a simple click switches up the entire instrument between the distinct sounds of a Suitcase, a '73 Stage or a '74 Stage. Open the top and you're in control of parameters like dynamics, hammer hardness, tone bar resonance and lots more-some that would take a tech a zillion hours to mod in hardware and some that simply aren't possible in the physical world.

You also get the built-in amp and speaker in Suitcase mode and the option of running direct or through a classic amp model in Stage mode. Next to the sustain pedal is a complete set of stomp boxes to dial in just the effects you're looking for-all saved right with your presets. Whether you just want to rock the designer presets or get busy with mods of your own, the Stage-73 V has the flexibility to be just about any electric piano you want it to be.

The keyboard sound that rocked the world-now rocking yours
The modeled electric pianos in the Stage-73 V are so realistic in every detail that you'll forget you're playing a software instrument.

Stage model
The Stage Piano had simple controls, one of which was Volume. The '73 and earlier models had a Tone control that was a multi-band EQ, that cut and boosted the high and low frequencies simultaneously. In '74, that changed to a Bass Boost control that only affected the low frequencies. Both characters are desirable in different circumstances, which is why we've modeled both vintages.

Suitcase model
Rather than having a single tone control, the Suitcase Piano sported separate Treble and Bass sliders. It also had a Vibrato feature that was actually stereo tremolo. When set at high intensity, the effect was an early version of the more modern auto-panning effect. Of course, we've modeled all of the details that make a Suitcase a Suitcase.

Hot-rod your electric piano the easy way
Modeling means that we didn't have to stop at just faithful reproductions. Neither do you. Click to remove the top of the Stage-73 and you get access to a complete virtual custom shop. Since we isolate and reproduce every original physical and electronic component, the nuances of each one can be exploited and modified independently. Switch up the original harmonic profile defining the overall sonic character. Adjust tone bar resonance to affect sustain and damper distance to determine damping time.

Experiment with different hammer compositions from felt (gentle) to neoprene (aggressive) and move the hammers to affect dynamic range. Reposition the pickups to modify how hot their output is and change their alignment to further modify the overall tone. There's more, including the ability to visually adjust the velocity curve for perfect playing response from your keyboard. We've distilled a wide range of these mod options into custom electric piano presets. Personalizing your EP even more is just a click or two away.

The right sound at your fingertips every time
The Stage-73 V gives you all the variations of the most famous electric piano sounds of all time at the click of a mouse or the touch of a button. There's always a time when the sound of the Stage-73 is just right-and now you have just the right model for the occasion. A team of top sound designers has spent hours in the studio working their magic tweaking all the modeled components of the Stage-73 V to give you a preset library that spans classic tones for smooth jazz, bold jazz-rock, blazing funk, catchy pop and gentle ballads-and arms you with new sounds to carry you and your music into the future.

Preset browser
Our redesigned preset browser lets you quickly find just the sound you're looking for. Search by name or simply select the appropriate tags to dial in on the exact sonic character you're looking for. You can mark and recall your own favorites, enter comments and set up playlists. There's never been a more intuitive way to manage your library of designer and personal presets.

Resizable GUI
The user interfaces for all your Arturia instruments are now resizable, making it easy to work with any High Resolution screen, UHD or Retina. You can decide whether you want to fill the screen with awesome graphic reproductions of classic instrument goodness, scale the window down when you're working in a DAW and screen real estate is at a premium or even zoom for detailed work.

Perfect integration
However you play, perform or create, we've got you covered. We've made it as easy as possible to use and enjoy the instruments in V Collection 7. They intuitively map with the Arturia KeyLab range and play nicely with other MIDI controllers too. You can use them in standalone mode and in your preferred DAW. You can even play notes using your computer's keyboard when you're on the go!