Lounge Lizard EP-5 + PACKS electric piano synth plugin interface by Applied Acoustics Systems

Lounge Lizard EP-5 + PACKS: Electric Piano Plugin by Applied Acoustics Systems

Lounge Lizard EP-5 + PACKS is an electric piano plugin from Applied Acoustics Systems that models vintage electric pianos with tine-based and reed-based synthesis engines, plus an onboard effects rack and a bundled preset collection.

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01Overview

Applied Acoustics Systems built EP-5 around a redesigned physical modeling core, aiming at the tone, action and feel of classic electric pianos. The plugin covers both tine-based and reed-based models, each with its own dedicated interface. A browser with search helps you find sounds in a library of classic and custom pianos. Beyond the core instrument, the package includes 100 presets and a standalone version for running the instrument without a host.

Best for

Electric piano tracks
Stage keys
Studio keys
Vintage tine and reed tones
Microtuned keyboard parts

Developer: Applied Acoustics Systems
Category: Synths
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Physical modeling core for electric piano tone and action
Dual synthesis engine covering tine-based and reed-based models
Dedicated GUI for each engine with hammer, pickup and damper controls
Onboard effects rack with 13 effect types
Effects synchronization to DAW tempo
Software keyboard for sampling patches without a controller
Microtuning support and scalable interface
Redesigned browser with search and 100 included presets

03In depth

Sound Engines and Playability

EP-5 splits its work across two synthesis engines. The tine-based engine and the reed-based engine each get a dedicated GUI, so you can shape the hammer, tine or reed, the pickup and damper noise directly.

The developer describes the physical modeling core as fully redesigned, aiming for realism and warmth. Fine control over these elements lets you adjust both tone and response to match your playing style.

Microtuning support is included, which matters if you work with non-standard tunings.

Effects, Workflow and Presets

The onboard effects rack includes Auto-Wah, Chorus, Compressor, Delay, Distortion, Flanger, a new 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 an external controller, and the GUI is scalable.

The bundled set of 100 presets is built on the same engine, giving you a starting point before you edit the sounds yourself.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Lounge Lizard EP-5 support?

EP-5 is available in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats. It runs on Windows and macOS as a 64-bit plugin.

What are the system requirements?

On Mac, EP-5 requires macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later and an Intel Core i5 (circa 2015) or Apple M1 processor or later, plus a 64-bit DAW. On Windows, it requires Windows 10 64-bit or later, an Intel Core i5 (circa 2015) processor or later, and a 64-bit DAW.