Clavinet by Waves virtual clavinet instrument plugin interface

Clavinet: Multi-Sampled Funk Keyboard Instrument by Waves

Clavinet is a virtual instrument plugin from Waves that recreates the D6 clavinet, a funk keyboard known for its gritty, twangy tone. It is built from multi-sampled recordings of the instrument in muted and unmuted modes.

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01Overview

Clavinet captures the sound of the D6 clavinet, the electric keyboard used on many classic funk, soul and rock recordings. Waves multi-sampled the instrument's textures, articulations and hammer strikes in both muted and unmuted modes, aiming to reproduce the feel of playing the keyboard as well as its tone. The plugin adds built-in effects commonly used with the clavinet, along with an amp simulator and mic choices.

Best for

Funk rhythm parts
Classic soul keys
Rock and pop keys
Live stand-alone performance
Clavinet-style autowah leads

Developer: Waves
Category: Virtual Instruments
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Multi-sampled D6 clavinet in muted and unmuted modes
Velocity control for responsive dynamics
Envelope-follower autowah that tracks playing dynamics
Amp simulator with a choice of microphones
Built-in EQ, compression and limiting
Phase, chorus and reverb effects
Presets based on classic clavinet sounds
Runs stand-alone or as a plug-in

03In depth

Sound, Feel and Playing Response

Clavinet is built on multi-sampling of every texture, articulation and hammer strike, in both muted and unmuted modes. Waves says the goal was to capture the feel of the instrument as well as its classic tone.

Velocity control is designed to be highly responsive, so your playing dynamics shape the sound. An envelope-follower autowah tracks those dynamics, letting louder and softer playing change the wah response.

The amp simulator offers a choice of microphones for different on-stage character.

Effects, Mixing Tools and Live Use

Clavinet includes phase, chorus and reverb for depth and modulation. EQ, compression and limiting are also built in, so the sound can be made mix-ready inside the plugin.

The instrument can run stand-alone for live performance or as a plug-in inside a digital audio workstation. Presets include classic sounds that match well-known recordings.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Waves
Type	Plugin
Category	Virtual Instruments
Formats	VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is Clavinet by Waves?

Clavinet is a virtual instrument from Waves that recreates the D6 clavinet using multi-sampled recordings of the keyboard in muted and unmuted modes.

What formats and operating systems does Clavinet support?

Clavinet is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS. Mac users need macOS Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14 or Sequoia 15, and PC users need Windows 10 or later.