An electric state of mind: Alicia Keys' Electric Keys take the virtual stage
Native Instruments releases follow-up to Keys' acoustic virtual instrument, based on 'meticulous' sampling of Grammy winners' CP70 Electric Grand
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Native Instruments has announced the release of Alicia’s Electric Keys a virtual electric piano instrument that follows up its 2010 acoustic Alicia’s Keys, also endorsed by the 16-time Grammy winner.
The plugin is built on Alicia’s ‘iconic’ CP70 Electric Grand Piano, captured in collaboration with Keys’ longtime engineer Ann Mincieli at Jungle City Studios.
“I’m so excited for everyone to experience Alicia’s Electric Keys,” said Keys. “Whatever you’re doing, it’s going to add a layer that you’ve been missing.”
Principle to that end is the inclusion of custom effects chains, as crafted by Keys’ herself IRL, and heard on such hits as Girl on Fire.
Alicia’s Electric Keys is available now at $149. For more details, head over to Native Instruments.
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