MOTU Electric Keys - Vintage Electric Keyboard Instrument

Find the perfect blend of vintage charm and modern technology with the MOTU Electric Keys, a versatile virtual instrument that faithfully reproduces the iconic sounds of 50 classic electric keyboard instruments from the past four decades. This comprehensive 40GB sound library is packed with over 20,000 meticulously crafted 24-bit 96 kHz multi-samples of legendary electric pianos, electric organs, clavinets, Wurlitzers, tape samplers, string machines, keyboard basses, and other rare and exotic electric keyboard instruments.

Whether you're looking to recreate the memorable keyboard sounds from your favorite rock, pop, funk, and jazz recordings, or eager to carve out your own unique style with an array of rare electric keyboard instruments, the MOTU Electric Keys offers a rich and diverse sonic palette. This vintage electric keyboard instrument is not only a delight for the ears but also a feast for the eyes, with its visually appealing on-screen interface.

Effortlessly load, save, and combine factory or custom presets, and use the virtual effects rack to apply and save chained multi-effects, including chorus, reverb, delay, and more. The advanced software features MIDI control of nearly all parameters, 256-note polyphony per instrument, ultra-low latency, efficient disk streaming for fast preset loading, and the world-renowned UVI Engine for superior sound quality.

The MOTU Electric Keys is universally compatible, supporting all major plug-in formats on Mac OS X and Windows (XP and Vista), including VST, DXi, MAS, Audio Units, and RTAS. It also operates as a stand-alone application, transforming any laptop or desktop computer into the ultimate electric keyboard instrument.

For those who wish to delve deeper into sound design, the Expert Settings pane offers filters, envelopes, modulators, transposition, and more. You can even load two sounds and assign each a key range to create instant splits or layers. All parameters can be automated via convenient "MIDI learn", and you can load and save "combis" consisting of a snapshot of the entire plug-in, including effects. These combis can be shared among plug-in formats and the stand-alone version, even across different computer platforms. The MOTU Electric Keys comes with dozens of factory presets and combis to get you started on your musical journey.