Earth Electric Piano by Roland virtual instrument plugin interface

Earth Electric Piano: Virtual Electric Piano Plugin by Roland

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Earth Electric Piano is a virtual instrument plugin from Roland that models 19 electric piano types, from tine and reed to clavinet and vintage digital. It runs as VST3, AU and AAX on Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

Earth Electric Piano is a software instrument that brings together several generations of electric piano sounds in one plugin. Its tone engine covers warm bell-like tines, gritty reed keyboards, clavinets and digital EP voices from the 1980s and 1990s. Beyond the core sounds, the plugin adds preamp saturation, six tremolo types, twelve cabinet models and a Venue space simulator. Over 100 presets give you a starting point, and the interface is built for fast sound selection and editing.

Best for

  • Pop and R&B keys
  • Retro rock and blues
  • Funk clavinet parts
  • 80s synth-era EP
  • Jazz and soul comping
  • Studio and live keys
Developer
Roland
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • Electric piano software instrument for production and performance
  • 19 electric piano types, including tine, reed and clavinet
  • Vintage digital EP voices from the 1980s and 1990s
  • Two preamp types for warm saturation or gritty edge
  • Six tremolo types for movement and vibe
  • 12 cabinet models plus direct output
  • Venue convolution space simulator with nine environments
  • Three-band EQ and FET, optical and VCA compressor modes
  • Over 100 presets and more than 90 multi-effects presets
03In depth

Electric piano sound types and character

The plugin includes 19 electric piano types. Tine models deliver familiar bell-like tones with warm harmonics. Reed models sound grittier and more expressive, with a character suited to retro pop and vintage rock. The clavinet type is sharp and percussive, and the vintage digital models recreate the SA, LA and FM voices of the 1980s and 1990s. An electric grand model is also included for brighter, punchier tones.

Roland describes the engine as combining detailed multi-sampling with its own modeling techniques, aiming for a responsive feel across playing dynamics.

Tone shaping, effects and workflow

Two preamp types add warm saturation or a driven edge. Six tremolo variations add movement, and twelve cabinet models can be used to shape the tone, or you can bypass them to run direct.

The Venue effect uses convolution to simulate nine environments, from cathedrals to lounges, and includes an adjustable listening perspective. A three-band EQ and a compressor with FET, optical and VCA modes handle mixing duties. More than 90 multi-effects presets from ZENOLOGY FX add modulation, delay, lo-fi textures and pitch effects.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperRoland
TypePlugin
CategoryVirtual Instruments
FormatsVST2, AU, AAX
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Earth Electric Piano support?

It is available as VST2, AU and AAX plugins. The developer lists VST3, AU and AAX integration in its feature set.

Which operating systems can run Earth Electric Piano?

It runs on Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11, and on macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later. Installation and activation require an internet connection through Roland Cloud.

What do I need to use Earth Electric Piano?

You need a compatible DAW or plugin host that supports VST, AU or AAX, plus an internet connection for installing and activating Roland Cloud software.

What kinds of electric piano sounds are included?

The plugin covers 19 types, including tine, reed, clavinet, vintage digital and electric grand models.

07Developer

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