Lounge Lizard EP-5 is a virtual electric piano plugin from Applied Acoustics Systems that models vintage tine-based and reed-based instruments using physical modeling.
Lounge Lizard EP-5 is built around a physical modeling core that Applied Acoustics Systems describes as fully redesigned. It aims to reproduce the tone, action and feel of classic electric pianos, with a dual synthesis engine covering both tine-based and reed-based models. A library of classic and custom piano sounds is included, and each engine has its own dedicated interface for detailed control.
The EP-5 lets you shape each piano at the level of its components. Hammer, tine or reed, pickup, damper noise and an effects rack are all exposed, so you can adjust the tone and touch response to suit your playing style.
The developer says the physical modeling core delivers both realism and warmth. Each engine has its own GUI, which keeps the controls for tine and reed models separate and easier to navigate.
The onboard effects rack includes Auto-Wah, Chorus, Compressor, Delay, Distortion, Flanger, a guitar amplifier, a multi-band equalizer, Notch, Phaser, Reverb, Tremolo and Wah-Wah. Effects can be synchronized to your DAW tempo.
A software keyboard lets you sample patches without a hardware controller, and microtuning support is included. The browser has been redesigned with a search function, and the interface can be scaled to fit your screen.
The plugin is available in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats, with NKS support for compatible hosts.
Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.
| Developer | Applied Acoustics Systems |
|---|---|
| Type | Plugin |
| Category | Synth |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
EP-5 is available in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats. NKS support is also included.
The plugin runs on Windows and macOS. On Windows, Windows 10 64-bit or later is required. On Mac, macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later is required.
You need a 64-bit DAW and a compatible processor. Mac systems need an Intel Core i5 (circa 2015) or Apple M1 processor or later, and Windows systems need an Intel Core i5 (circa 2015) processor or later.
Yes. The onboard effects rack includes 13 effects, among them chorus, delay, reverb, phaser, flanger and a guitar amplifier.
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