Welcome to Electric Keys

Abstract

Welcome to the Electric Keys online manual. Find out how to use all features in detail and create your own sounds.

Electric Keys celebrates the world of electric keyboards, putting some of the most sought-after models at your fingertips as perfectly captured, true-to-life piano emulations. Draw inspiration from classic builds or have fun making them your own with an authentic selection of cabinets, tone controls, and creative effects.

Electric Keys – Ivory channels the warm, soulful voice of a vintage tube-driven reed piano that is rich, organic, and alive with natural grit. The more you lean into it, the more it opens up, revealing a beautifully responsive dynamic range perfect for smoky jazz, tender ballads, or raw blues.

Electric Keys – Jade captures the bright, punchy sound of a classic solid-state reed piano: sharp, dynamic, and full of character. The sound that lit up countless recordings, it’s perfect for funky rhythms, cutting leads, and rich chords that need to shine.

Electric Keys – Phoenix captures the sound of a true icon – one of the world’s most influential and recognized electric pianos. With a vast spectrum of sounds, from melodious, bell-like textures to rich, warming harmonies and even distorted, barking tones, Phoenix perfectly delivers diverse retro timbres.

Electric Keys – Diamond immortalizes a very rare, original electric piano from 1967. Beyond its sparkling exterior lie real felt piano hammers, producing a unique and mellow tone similar to a vibraphone. This standout gem is ideal for those seeking a more uncommon sound.

This document shows you how to install and setup Electric Keys and describes all features in detail, starting with the overview.

We hope you enjoy Electric Keys!

Note

The images in this document show Electric Keys – Diamond, however the provided information apply to all Electric Keys instruments: Diamond, Phoenix, Ivory, and Jade, except where noted.

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