Following on from the success of their Tines Duo instalment, which introduced Diamond and Phoenix to the Electric Keys range, Native Instruments have announced the launch of Electric Keys - Reeds Duo. The latest instalment in the popular series includes Jade and Ivory, a new pair of electric piano sample libraries that capture the sound of two reed-based instruments.
While the previous release sampled a pair of tine-based instruments, Reeds Duo focuses instead on two instruments that generate their sound using vibrating metal reeds. The first of the two instruments, Jade, captures a solid-state reed piano that delivers a bright, punchy sound that is said to be ideal for creating funky rhythms, cutting leads and rich-sounding chords. Ivory then samples a vintage valve-driven instrument with a diverse tonal range that spans from smooth and mellow to rough and fiery. Both have been created in collaboration with Galaxy Instruments, the expert team behind other Native Instruments favourites such as Claire, Noire and The Giant.
Authentic Presets: each instrument comes with 100 meticulously designed snapshots that capture the most iconic original keyboard sounds. Advanced Sound Shaping: Customise your sound with detailed tone controls like Tonal Shift, modelled tremolo and a suite of effects taken from Guitar Rig 7 Pro. Crank the Color: The Color knob allows for seamless blending of performance dynamics, from soft and intimate to bold and brash. Realistic Details: Blend direct output with characteristic tremolos and room signals, and add mechanical hammer and pedal noises for enhanced realism. Seamless Kontrol Keyboard Integration: Electric Keys offers optimal integration with Native Instruments’ Kontrol S-Series keyboards for intuitive control and preset browsing.Compatibility
Electric Keys - Reeds Duo runs in Native Instruments Kontakt (or the free Kontakt Player) versions 8.2.0 and above, which are supported on PCs running Windows 10 or above, and Macs running macOS 13 and higher. VST3, AU and AAX plug-in versions are available, along with a standalone application.
Pricing & Availability
Electric Keys - Reeds Duo is available now, priced at $149£129. Electric Keys Jade and Ivory are also available separately, priced at $99£89 each. Prices include VAT.
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