Waves Pianos & Keys Virtual Instrument Plug-In Bundle (Download)

The Grand Rhapsody Piano from Waves is a stereo virtual piano plug-in offering the sounds of the Fazioli F228 piano used on Grammy-winning hits such as Adele’s “Hello.” It features flexible controls, and is well-suited for multiple genres, from solo piano to contemporary pop. Recorded with eight stereo pairs of microphones by Yoad Nevo in Studio A at Metropolis Studios in London, the sound libraries are available in high- and standard-definition.Play the Grand Rhapsody Piano from the built-in virtual keyboard or an external MIDI controller. Choose from up to three stereo pairs of microphones and blend them with dedicated level sliders. Delay and polarity controls allow adjustment of the phase relationship of the mics. Soft and sustain pedals are supported, and a level control is provided for the volume of the piano’s pedal noise. Change the velocity curve, formant, and sympathetic string resonance to suit different playing styles and sonic preferences. Featuring on-board compression, limiting, EQ, and reverb processing, the plug-in is effectively multiple processors in one.Run the Grand Rhapsody Piano in a host that supports AAX Native, Audio Units, or VST plug-in formats. Or use it as a standalone application, ideal for live performances where simple configurations are desired.

The Electric 88 Piano virtual instrument from Waves is designed to bring you the musical character of a well-used, road-worn Mark 1 88-key vintage electric piano, combined with the flexibility and control of a software instrument. Every element of the instrument’s sound, including the non-linearity of the individual keys, is captured to recreate the magic realism of the original.The instrument can be used as a plug-in or stand-alone, and comes equipped with the tools to create classic or adventurous sounds. The mix section gives you control over formants, sample shifting, and internal mechanics such as tines and key-up sound. Also included are high-quality tremolo, autopan, phaser, chorus, and reverb effects, as well as controls for boosting bass, mid, and treble frequencies.A vintage-style compressor and an amplified cabinet that was sampled with both a condenser a dynamic mic let you further tweak your sound to achieve tones ranging from mellow jazz flavors to distorted rock riffs.

The Electric 200 Piano from Waves is a virtual instrument that recreates the sound of an iconic 70s electric piano, one that had a huge impact on the rock, jazz, RnB, and electronic music of the day. The reed tone of the electric piano model used on classic recordings by Ray Charles, Pink Floyd, Steely Dan and many more, is recreated from sampling two original models, each with a distinctive sound. For added customization, the software provides for mixing in the sound of the internal piano mechanisms, such as hammer strike, key up, etc. A relevant suite of effects is included.

The Electric Grand 80 Piano from Waves brings you the musical character of a faithfully-sampled CP-80 electric grand piano with the flexibility and control of a virtual instrument plug-in. It combines the sonic characteristics of acoustic piano mechanics and electric-guitar-style pickups to recreate the distinctive tone of the original instrument, heard on a multitude of pop and R&B hits throughout the 80’s.The Electric Grand 80 Piano can be used as a plug-in or standalone. It comes with EQ and tremolo controls found on the CP-80, and includes effects such as compression, autopan, phaser, chorus, and reverb. The instrument features a mix section that lets you combine four separately sampled sound (main, key up, internal mechanics, sustain pedal), for added nuances and realism. Furthermore, the Sustain Resonance knob lets you blend in the sound produced by sympathetic resonance of un-played strings when the sustain pedal is pressed, adding depth to long chords and solos alike.

The Waves Clavinet is a stereo, virtual instrument plug-in meticulously sampled from an original model D6 Clavinet. Every texture and articulation of the original instrument, including hammer-tip and string-striking mechanic, were captured in both the muted and unmuted modes to recreate all the dynamic control, feel, and expression of the original funkified icon.The instrument can be used as a plug-in or standalone, and comes equipped with the tools to create classic or modern sounds. The Key section gives you control over formants and velocity-response curves, while the Mix section enables you to control the sound of the keys while releasing, as well as the level of the mechanics sound in the overall mix. Tone shaping tools include a vintage compressor, an amp simulator (with a choice of condenser or dynamic mic), an EQ section, and a brickwall limiter.The Clavinet’s FX rack comes with auto-wha, phaser, chorus, and reverb effects. A selection of factory presets offers patches modeled after Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition”, Billy Preston’s “Outta Space”, and other classic songs.