Lounge Lizard Session electric piano plugin interface by Applied Acoustics Systems

Lounge Lizard Session: Electric Piano Plugin by Applied Acoustics Systems Free Download

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Lounge Lizard Session is a physical-modeling electric piano plugin from Applied Acoustics Systems. It includes 16 classic electric piano sounds, built-in tremolo, chorus, phaser and reverb, and runs as VST2, AU, AAX, RTAS or standalone.

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01Overview

Lounge Lizard Session brings classic electric piano tones into a compact instrument plugin. Its sounds are built on physical modeling, which the developer says lets you shape tone at the source through controls for the mallet, pickup, tine and tone bar. A Character knob switches between five studio and stage signal path emulations, and the built-in compressor, equalizer and time-based effects let you finish the sound without leaving the plugin. It is offered as a standalone app as well as in plugin formats.

Best for

  • Electric piano parts
  • Keys for pop and soul
  • Stage and live playing
  • Dark and bright tone shaping
  • Quick ideas in standalone mode
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02Key features

What you get

  • Physical-modeling electric piano engine with mallet, pickup, tine and tone bar controls
  • Character knob with five classic studio and stage signal path emulations
  • 16 electric piano presets, including Classic, Dark, Bright and Bite
  • Built-in compressor and equalizer for shaping tone
  • Tremolo, chorus, phaser and reverb tuned for electric piano
  • Real-time parameter control from a MIDI controller
  • MIDI clock, tap and host tempo sync for effects and modulation
  • Unlimited undo and redo while editing
03In depth

Sound Shaping and Key Controls

The core of Lounge Lizard Session is its set of synthesis parameters. Each one acts on a specific part of the instrument: the mallet, the pickup, the tine and the tone bar. Adjusting these changes the attack and body of the note rather than simply filtering a finished sample.

The Character knob is a fast way to move between five classic studio and stage signal path emulations. Combined with the compressor and equalizer, it gives you a quick route from a raw electric piano tone to a mix-ready sound.

The plugin includes tremolo, chorus, phaser and reverb tuned for electric piano. Developer Applied Acoustics Systems says the effects are specifically designed for this instrument.

Library, Workflow and Host Setup

The sound library contains 16 presets drawn from the Lounge Lizard EP-4 instrument. They range from clean Classic and Bright tones to Dark variants, effect-processed versions with tremolo, chorus or phaser, and Compressed, Groovy EP, Bite and EP Bass sounds.

For performance, you can control any parameter in real time from a MIDI controller's knobs, faders and switches. MIDI clock, tap tempo and host tempo sync keep the effects and modulations locked to your project. Editing supports unlimited undo and redo, so you can experiment without losing earlier settings.

The plugin runs in most major DAWs, and its standalone mode suits quick jams and sketching ideas.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperApplied Acoustics Systems
TypePlugin
CategorySynth
FormatsVST2, AU, AAX, RTAS, Standalone
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
Free trialYes
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Lounge Lizard Session support?

Lounge Lizard Session is available in VST2, AU, AAX, RTAS and Standalone formats. It runs on Windows and macOS.

What do I need to run Lounge Lizard Session?

The plugin runs inside a 64-bit DAW. The minimum system requirements are Windows 10 64-bit or later with an Intel Core i5 (circa 2015) processor or later, or macOS 10.15 or later with an Intel Core i5 (circa 2015) or Apple M1 processor or later. Plugin use follows your DAW's requirements.

Does the product include the sounds shown in the demo video?

No. The developer notes that the sounds in the first video come from Lounge Lizard EP-4 and are not included with this product.

Does it need an internet connection?

An internet connection is required every 30 days to validate the license.

07Developer

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