Clavinet V by Arturia electric keyboard plugin interface

Clavinet V: Physical-Modeling Clavinet Synth by Arturia Free Download

Rated 4.6/5 on Plugin Boutique (5 ratings)

Clavinet V is a physical-modeling instrument plugin by Arturia that recreates the Hohner Clavinet electric keyboard. It is available as VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone for Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

Clavinet V models the Hohner Clavinet, the electric keyboard behind many funk recordings of the 1970s. Arturia uses physical modeling rather than static samples, so the instrument responds to playing dynamics and produces noise from the pickups and key action. The plugin also includes a modeled Fender Twin-style guitar amp, a set of stompbox-style effects, and 74 factory presets for finding sounds quickly.

Best for

  • Funk Clavinet parts
  • Vintage electric keys
  • Hammered bass and guitar tones
  • Pop and R&B keys
  • Wah and effects rigs
Developer
Arturia
Category
Synths
Store
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02Key features

What you get

  • Physical modeling engine with no static samples
  • Modeled Hohner Clavinet with mute bar and volume control
  • Four pickup combinations with generated pickup noise
  • Built-in Fender Twin amp model and modeled spring reverb
  • Output effects including wah, flanger, phaser, chorus and delay
  • Adjustable hammer hardness, hammer noise and string resonance
  • Velocity curve editor and harmonic profile selections
  • 74 factory presets with tag-based preset browser
  • Resizable interface for high-resolution screens
03In depth

Sound, Feel and Clavinet Modeling

Arturia describes Clavinet V as a faithful recreation of the Clavinet D6, including its response, multiple pickup combinations, EQ rockers and variable mute. The model includes adjustable hammer hardness, hammer noise, key release noise, string resonance and pickup noise, so you can shape how the instrument feels and sounds.

A velocity curve editor and dynamics controls let you adjust how the keys respond to your playing. Advanced mode opens the model itself for deeper editing.

Amp, Effects and Workflow

The built-in effects include wah, auto-wah, flanger, phaser, compressor, chorus, analog delay and overdrive, plus a vocal filter. You can change the order of the output effects. A modeled spring reverb and mono vibrato are also included, along with on- and off-axis microphone placement.

The interface can be resized for high-resolution and Retina displays. A preset browser supports search by name, tags, favorites, comments and playlists, and the plugin supports easy MIDI mapping.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperArturia
TypePlugin
CategorySynth
FormatsVST2, AU, AAX, Standalone
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
Free trialYes
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Clavinet V support?

Clavinet V is available in VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats. It runs on Windows and macOS and is 64-bit.

What do I need to run Clavinet V?

On Windows you need Windows 10 or later (64-bit), 4 GB RAM, a 4-core CPU at 3.4 GHz, 6 GB of free disk space and an OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU. On macOS you need Mac OS 10.13 or later, 4 GB RAM, a 2.5 GHz CPU, 2 GB of free disk space and an OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU. ARM processors are not supported on Windows.

Does Clavinet V use samples?

No. Arturia builds Clavinet V on a physical modeling engine rather than static samples.

Is there a trial version?

Yes, a trial version is available.

07Developer

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