Session Keys Electric R by e-instruments electric piano Kontakt instrument

Session Keys Electric R: Vintage 1976 Electric Piano for Kontakt

Rated 5.0/5 on Plugin Boutique (39 ratings)

Session Keys Electric R is a Kontakt instrument by e-instruments that recreates a 1976 Mark I Stage Piano. It offers two sample sets, Studio and Live, plus a Pentamorph control that morphs the tone with one knob.

REQUIRESKontaktHost player sold separately

VST3VST2AUAAXKontaktWindowsmacOS64-bit

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01Overview

Session Keys Electric R samples a 1976 Mark I stage piano that was modified with eight individual outputs to capture its signal in detail. The developer describes the instrument as combining vintage electric piano warmth with more experimental features. Its sound can be shaped from clean and bell-like to edgier and rougher, and it includes an effects chain, an Animator phrase library and a Smart Chord function for building harmonies. It runs inside Kontakt.

Best for

Electric piano parts
Hip-hop chord beds
House keys
Pop and soul songwriting
Jazz and fusion comping
Chord and riff generation

Developer: e-instruments
Category: Kontakt Instruments
Requires: Kontakt
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

1976 Mark I Stage Piano sample basis
Two sound banks: Studio and Live
Pentamorph single-knob sound transformation
Animator with more than 400 piano phrases
Smart Chord for instant piano chords from keys or pads
Effects chain: tremolo/auto-pan, chorus, phaser, amp simulator, compressor, convolution reverb
Native Instruments NKS compatible
24-bit/44.1 kHz samples, 10.6 GB full download (5.6 GB alternate listed)

03In depth

Sound Character and the Studio and Live Banks

The instrument offers two separate sample sets. Studio was recorded directly through high-end pre-amps and A/D converters, giving a clear, bell-like character. Live uses classic vintage outboard equipment and pre-amps for an edgier, rougher version of the piano.

Beyond switching banks, the developer says the sound can be customized through sustain resonance, key noises, release and reverse samples. The effects section includes tremolo/auto-pan, chorus, phaser, an amp simulator, a compressor and a convolution reverb.

Pentamorph, Animator and Smart Chord Workflow

The Pentamorph control transforms the entire sound with a single knob, letting you move between five main characteristics or any position in between.

Animator includes more than 400 flexible piano phrases that follow your keys and harmonies, with control over dynamics and complexity. Smart Chord builds full chords or Animator riffs from single keys or a pad controller once you set the key of your song, which suits songwriting.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	e-instruments
Type	Plugin
Category	Kontakt Instrument
Requires	Kontakt
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Kontakt
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use Session Keys Electric R?

You need Kontakt to run Session Keys Electric R. The listed requirement is the free Kontakt 5 Player or Kontakt 5 version 5.5.1 or higher.

Which formats and operating systems does it support?

Session Keys Electric R is listed in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and Kontakt formats, for Windows and macOS, in 64-bit. Windows 7, 8.1 and 10 and Mac OS X 10.9 or later are listed as supported systems.

What is the difference between the Studio and Live banks?

Studio was recorded through high-end pre-amps and A/D converters for a clear, bell-like tone. Live uses classic vintage outboard gear and pre-amps for an edgier, rougher sound.