Electric Keys - Tines by MeldaProduction electric piano plugin interface

Electric Keys - Tines: Tine-Based Electric Piano Instrument by MeldaProduction

Rated 4.2/5 on Plugin Boutique (32 ratings)

Electric Keys - Tines is a virtual instrument plugin from MeldaProduction that recreates tine-based electric pianos using four deeply sampled historic models, including the MK I, MK II 73, MK II 88 and MK V.

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01Overview

Electric Keys - Tines focuses on the bell-like tones and gritty bark of tine electric pianos from the late 1970s and early 1980s. Its sample library covers four models and includes release and pedal noises. The instrument offers a Noise section for mechanical artefacts, a Character section for hammer hardness, warmth and smoothness, and an eight-processor effects rack. It is built around hands-on tone shaping rather than complex synthesis.

Best for

Smooth R&B keys
Funk electric piano
Classic rock keys
Vintage tine piano tones
Modular signal chain tweaks

Developer: MeldaProduction
Category: Virtual Instruments
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Four sampled historic tine electric piano models
Multi-layer sample library including release and pedal noises
Noise section for mechanical release and sustain artefacts
Character section with hammer hardness, Warmth and Smooth controls
Eight-processor modular effects rack with drag-and-drop reordering
Adjustable velocity response and balance
Polyphony control, master tuning and pitch in Globals
Global settings can be locked while browsing presets

03In depth

Sampled Tine Electric Piano Models and Character

The instrument is built on four sampled models: the MK I, MK II 73, MK II 88 and MK V. The developer describes the 73 as having a raw bark and the MK V as having crystal clarity, giving you a range of tones from one instrument.

The Character section lets you shift hammer hardness from soft to aggressive, and the Warmth and Smooth controls shape the final timbre. The Noise section adds mechanical release and sustain artefacts, and velocity response and balance can be adjusted to suit your playing style.

Modular Effects Rack and Global Settings

The effects rack includes eight processors: Mod 1 and Mod 2 (Vibrato, Tremolo, Wah-Wah, Rotary and others), EQ, Compressor, Amp, Cab, Delay and Reverb. You can drag modules to reorder the signal chain, for example placing tremolo before or after the amp.

Each effect has two large main knobs for quick adjustments and fine-tuning parameters. The Globals tab manages polyphony, master tuning and pitch, and velocity ranges, and locking options keep your chosen global settings when you browse presets.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	MeldaProduction
Type	Plugin
Category	Virtual Instruments
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats and operating systems does Electric Keys - Tines support?

Electric Keys - Tines is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats, and runs on Windows and macOS. It is a 64-bit plugin.

What do I need to run Electric Keys - Tines?

On Windows you need Windows 8, 10 or 11 (64-bit) and a VST, VST3 or AAX compatible 64-bit host on an Intel or AMD processor with SSE2 support. On macOS you need macOS 10.14 or newer (64-bit), a VST, VST3, AU or AAX compatible host, and an Intel, AMD or M1 processor with SSE2 support. Native Apple Silicon ARM support is included.

Do I need MSoundFactory to use Electric Keys - Tines?

No. Users who already own MSoundFactory or MSoundFactoryLE can download it for free from the internal installer page. You can also buy it separately and use the free MSoundFactory Player to run it.