Waves Pianos & Keys
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Essential Information About Waves Pianos & Keys Software
Essential Information About Waves Pianos & Keys Software
- Collection of iconic keyboards to capture funk, R&B, 60s/70s soul, jazz, and rock tones, from high-end acoustic pianos to vintage electrics.
- Expert multisampling and ultra-detailed velocity response for a natural, expressive playing feel faithful to the original instrument.
- Use in studio and on stage: VST-2/VST-3/AU/AAX plugin or standalone mode for live performance.
- Advanced realism with mechanical noise control, adjustable velocity curves, and NKS compatibility (Maschine, Komplete Kontrol).
Manufacturer Information
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What Waves Pianos & Keys Is For
Waves Pianos & Keys is a virtual instrument designed to incorporate essential keyboard sounds into your productions and performances: soul and R&B accompaniments, funk riffs, 80s pop pads, expressive jazz parts, and rock pianos with strong character. Whether composing in a DAW or playing live, it offers a coherent palette of acoustic and electric pianos, with playability designed to respond to your touch dynamics and musical intent.
Main Features
A collection of legendary keyboards, mix-ready
The pack brings together several carefully captured instruments covering the core "classic" keyboard textures: a modern, powerful grand acoustic piano, iconic electric pianos, an 80s-style electric grand, and a clavinet tailored for funk. Each instrument has been meticulously multisampled to reproduce the nuances, attack, sustain, and timbral variations that define each keyboard's personality.
Grand Rhapsody Piano: a large-format Fazioli captured in studio
The Grand Rhapsody Piano is sampled from a Fazioli F228 recorded in a large London studio. The goal: to achieve a piano that is detailed, expansive, and "present," capable of carrying a modern production while retaining natural musicality. Multiple mic takes (stereo pairs) and different microphone types are available to tailor the tone: rounder, brighter, closer, or wider depending on the track.
Electric pianos: vintage character and expressiveness
The electric pianos (Electric 88, Electric 200, Electric Grand 80) cover very different signatures: the softness and smoothness of a classic grand, the more "reed-like" and majestic bite typical of the 70s, and the refined brightness of a hybrid electric grand emblematic of pop/R&B productions. To save production time, the electric pianos include a suite of "classic" effects allowing quick access to ready-to-record sounds: depth, movement, and grain, without multiplying external plugins.
Clavinet: the engine of funk
The included Clavinet is based on a vintage D6 model and aims to reproduce the percussive feel and "guitar-like" quality that fits perfectly into a groove. Articulations and dynamic behavior have been captured to preserve the energy of playing, from sharp, snapping riffs to more emphasized patterns.
Playability, realism, and integration
To match your playing style, Waves Pianos & Keys offers adjustable velocity curves, useful both with a light master keyboard and a heavy touch. Mechanical noises (key and action noises) can be dialed in to shift from a "clean studio" sound to a more organic and lively feel. The instrument is NKS-ready for seamless integration with compatible controllers and also runs in standalone mode for easy use in rehearsals or on stage.
Technical specifications
| Type | Full software | Downloadable | Yes |
| OS | macOS Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14 | Disk space | 16 GB |
| Memory | 8 GB | Plugin formats | VST-2, VST-3, AU, AAX |
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Questions frequently asked
Which pianos and keyboards are included in Waves Pianos & Keys?
The collection includes the Grand Rhapsody Piano, Electric 88, Electric 200, Electric Grand 80, and a Clavinet based on a vintage D6. These instruments cover acoustic, electric, and funk textures.
Does the acoustic piano use multiple microphone takes?
The Grand Rhapsody Piano comes from a Fazioli F228 recorded in a London studio. Several stereo pairs and types of microphones are available to alter the tonal color and proximity of the sound.
Is it possible to adjust the velocity response of the master keyboard?
Adjustable velocity curves allow tailoring the response to different master keyboard touches. The level of key and mechanical noises can also be adjusted to shape the sonic character.
Which plug-in formats are compatible?
The stated compatibility includes VST-2, VST-3, AU, and AAX formats. A standalone mode is also available for playing without a DAW.
What Mac configuration is required to install Waves Pianos & Keys?
Operation is supported on macOS Catalina 10.15, Big Sur 11, Monterey 12, Ventura 13, and Sonoma 14. Installation requires 8 GB of RAM and 16 GB of disk space. The instrument is offered as a download.
