Stage-73 V by Arturia electric piano plugin interface

Stage-73 V: Electric Piano Plugin by Arturia Free Download

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Stage-73 V is an electric piano instrument plugin by Arturia that models Stage and Suitcase versions of the Classic E-Piano, with editable mechanics, effect pedals and built-in amps.

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01Overview

Stage-73 V is a software electric piano from Arturia, built to reproduce the tine-based sound of two well-known models. It covers both Stage and Suitcase versions and includes separate 1973 and 1974 Stage models. Beyond the core sounds, the plugin adds a pedal rig, classic amp and speaker simulations, and an Advanced Panel for adjusting hammer hardness, velocity response and pickup character.

Best for

Classic electric piano parts
Jazz and funk keys
Rock keyboard tones
Pop and R&B chords
Customized electric piano sounds

Developer: Arturia
Category: Synths
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Modeled Stage and Suitcase electric piano versions
Separate 1973 and 1974 Stage models
Adjustable hammer hardness from soft felt to metallic
Customizable velocity curve for keyboard response
Pickup settings that change the electric character
Emulated stompboxes including distortion and tape echo
Twin Amp and Rotary Speaker with room settings
In-app tutorials covering parameters and tips

03In depth

Electric Piano Modeling and Customization

Arturia models the tines, hammers, pickups and circuits of the instrument rather than relying on samples. The Stage-73 V gives access to the controls of the original instruments along with extra adjustments not found on the hardware. You can choose hammer hardness from soft felt to sharp metallic strikes, add pickup hum or tine overtones, draw a custom velocity curve, and adjust tone bar resonance.

The design also lets you swap between designer presets or build your own variations. The result is a flexible instrument rather than a single fixed tone.

Pedals, Amps and Effects Chain

A pedal rig lets you place emulated stompboxes in the signal chain, including distortion and tape echo. Classic amp options include a Twin Amp with valve-style response and a Rotary Speaker with stereo movement, each with its own amp controls and room settings.

These tools make it possible to build a complete keyboard rig inside the plugin, from clean tones to driven and modulated sounds.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Arturia
Type	Plugin
Category	Synth
Formats	VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Stage-73 V support?

Stage-73 V is available in VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats. It is a 64-bit plugin for Windows and macOS.

What do I need to run Stage-73 V?

On Mac, it requires macOS 11 or later, 4 GB RAM, a 4-core CPU at 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) or an Apple Silicon CPU, 3 GB of free disk space and an OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU. On Windows, it requires Windows 10 or later (64-bit), 4 GB RAM, a 4-core CPU at 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost), 3 GB of free disk space and an OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU. ARM processors are not supported on Windows.

Does Stage-73 V work in my DAW?

Arturia says its virtual instruments are designed for major DAWs on both Windows and macOS. Stage-73 V works in Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit and NKS formats, with NKS supported in 64-bit DAWs only.