XLN Audio AK Mark One
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What Addictive Keys: Mark One Is For
Addictive Keys: Mark One is a virtual instrument dedicated to the iconic sound of the Rhodes Mk. 1, ideal for enriching a production with an expressive and lively electric piano. It suits both accompaniment parts (chords, comping, pads) and melodic lines and solos, in styles such as soul, funk, RnB, pop-rock, indie, hip-hop, or film music.
Thanks to its wide dynamic range, it integrates easily into a modern mix while retaining the typical "warm and intimate" character, perfect for close, soft, and emotional arrangements.
Main Features
A Mk. 1 Captured for Immediate Realism
Based on a Rhodes Mk. 1, Mark One emphasizes playing feel and timbral authenticity. The transition from a soft touch to a more biting attack happens naturally, facilitating performance and delivering an "album-ready" sound from the very first notes.
Vintage Color: Tube Amp and Rare Microphones
The instrument is played through a vintage tube combo amp and recorded with rare vintage microphones, producing a sound rich in harmonics, full-bodied, with a presence that remains musical even when seeking more character.
7 Recording Perspectives to Master Placement in the Mix
The 7 perspectives offer valuable flexibility: you can choose a closer, more intimate image, add air, enhance attack, or favor a broader sound depending on the electric piano's role in your arrangement. The result: a Mark One capable of being both caressing and enveloping, or conversely incisive and textured to "cut through" guitars, drums, and synths.
Technical specifications
| Type | Full software |
| Downloadable | Yes |
| Mac | OS X macOS 10.10 or later |
| Windows | Windows 7 through 11 |
| Signature sound | classic and intimate sound |
| Wide palette | from soft and warm sound to a more aggressive crunchy grain |
Questions frequently asked
What Rhodes sound does Addictive Keys: Mark One offer?
The sound base is built on a Rhodes Mk. 1, featuring a classic and intimate signature. The touch allows transitioning from a muffled tone to a more biting attack depending on playing dynamics.
How many recording perspectives are available?
The 7 recording perspectives enable adjusting the electric piano's placement in the mix. They can emphasize a close image, more airiness, or a stronger attack. The perspective choice helps tailor the sound to guitars, drums, and synths.
Can a crunchier sound be obtained with this virtual electric piano?
A wide sonic palette covers soft and warm tones up to a more aggressive crunchy grain.
Is XLN Audio AK Mark One compatible with Mac and Windows?
On Mac, compatibility is stated from OS X/macOS 10.10. On Windows, the software runs on Windows 7 through Windows 11.
What equipment was used to record the Mark One?
The instrument was played through a vintage tube combo amp and recorded with rare vintage microphones. This recording chain adds harmonics and body to the tone.
