Model T by Sampleson electric piano plugin interface

Model T: Spectral-Modeled '80s Electric Piano by Sampleson

Rated 4.0/5 on Plugin Boutique (62 ratings)

Model T is a spectral-modeled electric piano plugin by Sampleson that recreates a late-'70s and '80s reed-based electromechanical piano in a 30MB installation.

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01Overview

Model T recreates a late-'70s and '80s electromechanical piano using spectral modeling rather than samples. The developer describes the original as one of the simplest and most affordable electric pianos of its era. Its reed-based voice is warm and bell-like with a darker character, and the mechanical noises of the instrument are a prominent part of the sound. The plugin ships as VST3, VST2, AU and standalone builds and needs no sample library, so it installs at about 30MB.

Best for

'80s pop keys
Reed-style electric piano
Soft rock chords
Lo-fi keys
Mellow electric piano parts

Developer: Sampleson
Category: Virtual Instruments
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Spectral-modeled full-range electric piano
Reed-based, warm and bell-like tone
Mechanical noises and release controls modeled
Sustain pedal activation option
Built-in Drive and Reverb effects
Smooth velocity curve with no layer switching
No sample library or third-party player needed
About 30MB installed size

03In depth

Sound, Character and Controls

Model T is built around the reed voice of its original instrument. The sound is warm and bell-like, with a darker tone than many electric pianos. Sampleson models the mechanical noises of the keys as well, which remain audible across the playing range.

The instrument includes Drive and Reverb effects and a sustain activation option. Release behavior, mechanical noise and velocity response can all be adjusted. Because the instrument is not sample-based, there is no layer switching, and the velocity curve is described as smooth.

Workflow and Compatibility

Model T loads as a plugin into major DAWs, including Cubase, Logic Pro, GarageBand, Cakewalk, Reaper, Bitwig, Nuendo and FL Studio. It does not need Kontakt, UVI or any other third-party player, and no library installation is required.

Activation is online, and Pro Tools is not supported. Plan for a VSTi or AU plugin host on macOS, or a 64-bit VST3 host on Windows.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

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

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Model T come in?

Model T is available as VST3, VST2, AU and standalone versions. Windows builds are 32-bit and 64-bit, and macOS builds support Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.