Stage EP by AIR Music Technology electric piano plugin interface

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Stage EP is an electric piano virtual instrument from AIR Music Technology. It combines five sampled EP models with a built-in effects section and comes with 100 presets.

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01Overview

Stage EP is a virtual electric piano instrument that brings together five sampled models: Classic E-Piano, Classic E-Piano Hot, Suitcase, Wurli and Pianet. Each model is built from multi-layer samples, and the developer notes that the instruments were recorded in Germany. Editing controls let you adjust formants, dynamics and age, while the included effects cover amp and cab simulation, chorus, tremolo, EQ and compression.

Best for

Jazz electric piano
Funk and soul keys
Soft ballad pads
Retro film and TV scoring
Chill production keys

Developer: AIR Music Technology
Category: Virtual Instruments
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Five sampled electric piano models
Classic E-Piano, Hot, Suitcase, Wurli and Pianet models
Formant, dynamic and age controls for each model
Built-in amp and cab simulation
Chorus, tremolo, EQ and compression effects
100 included presets
Runs as VST2, AU and AAX plugin
Standalone use on Akai MPC and FORCE hardware

03In depth

Five Electric Piano Models and Their Character

The collection covers a range of EP designs. Classic E-Piano is a sample of a tone-bar instrument, which the developer describes as having resonance, sustain and a distinct growl. Classic E-Piano Hot runs the same base tones with extra gain for more harmonic overtones.

Suitcase is a model from the same family, paired with an 80W amp and a bell-like tone that the developer associates with 1970s records and classic jazz or funk. Wurli uses a struck-strings-and-reed design with a softer, vibraphone-like tone. Pianet is a quieter model based on a leather-on-metal design, suited to soft, articulate passages.

Editing Controls, Effects and Presets

Stage EP lets you adjust each model's formants, dynamics and age with simple controls. Each model also exposes its own pedal parameters for response and mechanical sound.

The built-in effects include amp and cab simulation, chorus, tremolo, EQ, compression, and more. The plugin ships with 100 presets to start from, and the developer positions the instrument for jazz and smooth, clean EP sounds.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	AIR Music Technology
Type	Plugin
Category	Virtual Instruments
Formats	VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Stage EP support?

Stage EP is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS.

What do I need to run Stage EP?

It needs a VST 2/3, AU or AAX compatible host, 2GB of free disk space (20GB for all content), 4GB RAM (8GB recommended) and a dual-core 2.5GHz CPU. An internet connection is required to authorize the software.

Does Stage EP work on Akai MPC or FORCE?

Yes. The developer says a purchase unlocks the plugin on three devices, including Standalone use on Akai MPC and FORCE hardware, and it can also be used in your DAW.