TAPED: Swayed Keys is an electric piano instrument plugin for Ableton Live by KLANG. It is built around a classic electric stage piano sent through tape hardware, layered with a grainy processed vibraphone sound.
TAPED: Swayed Keys is part of the TAPED collection from KLANG, which focuses on the nostalgic character of tape. The instrument starts from a classic electric stage piano that has been run through tape hardware to add warmth and a fluttering quality. KLANG describes the sound as a nostalgic journey that celebrates imperfection. It is designed for producers who want keys with an aged, analog-style texture and a built-in layer of grainy character.
The core of Swayed Keys is a classic electric stage piano processed through tape hardware. This adds saturation and wow and flutter, the small timing and level variations associated with tape machines. KLANG also layered a grainy processed vibraphone sound to enrich the tone and add texture beneath the piano.
The result is intentionally imperfect and warm, aimed at producers who want keys that sound recorded rather than pristine.
Swayed Keys includes a balance knob that sets the amount of the grainy layers. This balance can be linked to the mod wheel, so you can bring the texture in and out during a performance. A tremolo knob controls the depth of the tremolo effect, and a tone knob shapes the overall brightness.
For further shaping, the plugin offers phaser, distortion, delay and reverb controls. These let you move the sound from subtle tape warmth to more heavily colored textures.
Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.
| Developer | KLANG |
|---|---|
| Type | Plugin |
| Category | Virtual Instruments |
TAPED: Swayed Keys requires Ableton Live 10 Suite or above. It will not function in Ableton Live Intro or Standard.
The plugin works in Ableton Live 10 Suite and later versions. Ableton Live Intro and Standard are not supported.
Swayed Keys is based on a classic electric stage piano run through tape hardware, layered with a grainy processed vibraphone. The tape processing adds warmth, saturation and flutter.
Yes. The balance knob sets the amount of the grainy layers, and it can be linked to the mod wheel for real-time control.
