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Introducing the Alicia Keys Bundle – the ultimate collection for fans of rich, authentic keyboard sounds. Featuring Alicia’s Keys and Alicia’s Electric Keys, this bundle brings the soulful touch of Grammy-winning artist Alicia Keys right to your fingertips. Whether you’re looking for the warm, intimate tones of her personal grand piano or the smooth, vibrant textures of her electric keys, this bundle delivers the iconic sounds that define her music. Perfect for any genre, these meticulously sampled instruments will inspire your creativity and elevate your productions.
Alicia's Keys
The Sound Of An Icon
From Alicia's Studio To Yours
Together with Danish sample specialist Thomas Skarbye (better known by his company name Scarbee) and impulse response expert Ernest Cholakis, Alicia Keys has created a virtual piano that meets her professional standards and embodies the soulful sound that has become her trademark as a superstar. This is the piano sound that has helped Miss Keys win multiple Grammys and reach the top of the charts.
ALICIA'S KEYS was sampled from her own playing, recorded in the artist's own studio under the supervision of her trusted engineer, Ann Mincieli.
Alicia's Very Own Keys
The instrument samples come from Alicia Keys' very own Yamaha™ C3 Neo grand piano. This unique and highly-sought after instrument was built to celebrate Yamaha's 100th anniversary in 2002 and represents the very top of the Conservatory Collection line. The exquisite and unique sound of the C3 Neo were painstakingly captured by Thomas Skarbye, Kontakt script wizard Nils Liberg, and Grammy-award winning engineer Ann Mincieli - making this exclusive instrument available to everyone. Using vintage microphones and preamps and through detailed analysis of Alicia's playing, the team succeeded in capturing the warm, soulful and inspiring sound of the C3 Neo all the way down to the finest nuances.
Alicia herself says: "I feel confident that we came up with the best virtual piano you've ever heard and I am excited to introduce it to you! Ann, Thomas and Nils are a brilliant team!"
Keeping It True
Great effort was put into making ALICIA'S KEYS as authentic as possible. Designed with incredible precision, and incorporating subtle details such as mechanical release noises, a specially developed sympathetic resonance and release system, and even the sound of fingers hitting keys (optional), this unique instrument delivers plenty of lively realism. So much in fact, that Alicia Keys herself used it exclusively on her latest album The Element of Freedom.
Features
- Developed in cooperation with Alicia Keys herself
- 17 GB of samples, 12 velocity layers per key
- Authentic feel with sustain pedal
Learn more about Alicia's Keys.
Alicia's Electric Keys
An electric grand with Alicia’s fingerprints
From her New York City studio to the world's biggest stages, Alicia Keys' CP-70 electric grand piano has been a cornerstone of her sound, featured in hits like Girl on Fire. Now, you can bring this unique instrument into your own music with Alicia’s Electric Keys. Sampled with stunning precision and loaded with Alicia's custom effect chains, this signature release lets you experience her iconic sound from anywhere.
Features
- The rare sound of Alicia Keys’ personal CP-70 electric grand piano in a meticulously sampled Kontakt instrument
- Distinctive 70s and 80s aesthetics in a modern, easy-to-use engine designed for contemporary productions
- Features a wide range of preamps, cabinets, and effects, including Alicia Keys’ custom-made effects chains with her signature sound
- Enhanced browser – filter sounds by type, character, and style to find exactly what you need
- Advanced, customizable sound controls including overtone, punch, resonance, and more
- Developed in close collaboration with Alicia Keys herself, GRAMMY-winning recording engineer Ann Mincielli, and the team behind Noire – Galaxy Instruments
Learn more about Alicia's Electric Keys.
System Requirements
macOS:
- Intel Macs (i5 or higher): macOS 12, 13, or 14 (latest update)
- Apple Silicon Macs (via Rosetta 2 and natively on ARM in standalone or in hosts that support it): macOS 12, 13, or 14 (latest update)
- Supported interfaces: macOS (64-bit only): standalone, VST3, AU, AAX
Windows:
- Windows 10 or 11 (latest Service Pack), Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU
- 4 GB RAM (6 GB is recommended for large Kontakt instruments)
- Supported interfaces: Windows (64-bit only): standalone, VST3, AAX
Supported Interfaces
- macOS (64-bit only): Stand-alone, VST3, AU, AAX
- Windows (64-bit only): Stand-alone, VST3, AAX
Important Note: FREE Kontakt 7.1.05 Player or Kontakt 7.1.05 or higher is required to use this instrument.
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