Wurly by AudioThing Wurlitzer electric piano plugin interface

Wurly: Wurlitzer Electric Piano Plugin by AudioThing Free Download

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Wurly is a virtual instrument plugin by AudioThing that emulates the Wurlitzer 200 and 200A electric pianos from the 1960s and 1970s. It is available in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and CLAP formats.

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01Overview

Wurly models two classic Wurlitzer electric pianos, the original 200 and the later 200A. The plugin combines physical modeling for the electric and mechanical sections with samples for the mechanical components. Controls cover pickup emulation, envelope settings and the instrument's built-in tremolo, which the developer notes was historically mislabeled as 'Vibrato'. Speaker samples let you blend the direct signal with the speaker sound.

Best for

  • Classic electric piano parts
  • Rock and soul keys
  • Vintage pop production
  • Tremolo and phaser textures
  • Film and retro scoring
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02Key features

What you get

  • 200 and 200A Wurlitzer electric piano models
  • Physical modeling for electric section
  • Sampled mechanical noises: hammer, key, pedal, clank
  • Sampled speakers with mono and stereo options
  • Brightness and contrast controls
  • Four effects: overdrive, phaser, flanger, spring reverb
  • Drag-and-drop effect ordering
  • Preset system with randomizer
03In depth

Sound Engine and Controls

Wurly's electric section uses physical modeling to reproduce the pickup and reed geometry of the original instruments. Envelope settings and tremolo sit alongside pickup emulation, so you can shape the core tone before adding anything else.

The mechanical section lets you adjust hammer, key, pedal and clank noises. These are built from a mix of physical models and samples, which adds the small surface details that give the piano its character. Brightness and contrast controls further refine the tone.

Effects, Speakers and Presets

Wurly includes four effects: overdrive, phaser, a BBD-based flanger and spring reverb. The effects can be rearranged in any order by drag and drop.

The speakers for each model were sampled, and you can blend them with the direct sound. The preset system includes a randomizer, and the window is resizable.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

DeveloperAudioThing
TypePlugin
CategoryVirtual Instruments
FormatsVST3, VST2, AU, AAX, CLAP
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
Free trialYes
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is Wurly?

Wurly is a plugin by AudioThing that emulates the Wurlitzer 200 and 200A electric pianos. It covers the electric, mechanical and speaker sides of the instrument.

Which formats and operating systems does Wurly support?

Wurly is available in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and CLAP formats, as 64-bit plugins. It runs on Windows 7 through 11 and on macOS 10.13 through macOS 14, including Apple Silicon (Universal 2 binary).

Does Wurly have a trial version?

Yes, Wurly offers a trial.

What is the difference between the 200 and 200A models?

The 200 is the original 1968 model. The 200A is the upgraded version from the early 1970s, which the developer says has better electrical noise shielding, improved action and upgraded speakers for a warmer sound.

07Developer

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