Description Stage EP Virtual Instruments Stage EP includes multi-layer sample sets collected from the world’s most impressive electric pianos! The AIR engineering team painstakingly sampled each electric piano model in Germany to make sure they captured the natural beauty of the instrument’s acoustic characteristics. A COMPREHENSIVE ELECTRIC PIANO COLLECTION Five Classic EP Tones – A Suite of Sweet EPs Stage EP includes multi-layer sample sets collected from the world’s most impressive electric pianos! The AIR engineering team painstakingly sampled each electric piano model in Germany to make sure they captured the natural beauty of the instrument’s acoustic characteristics. Rhodes A sample of the legendary, classic EP instrument that was ultra-innovative for its time. Using the “struck tuning fork” method to generate its sound, the original instrument has a metal tone bar that adds resonance and sustain to create a full sound with a distinct growl. Rhodes Hot The same base tones of the standard Rhodes model, but run with additional gain to heat up the signal and amplify the sweet harmonic overtones of the instrument. Suitcase Part of the classic Rhodes family, the suitcase was a revolution in sound that has been heard on countless records from the 70s. The suitcase added an 80W amp and an exaggerated bell tone from the enhanced pickups of the era-€”great for classic jazz or funk sounds. Wurli Based on one of the most highly regarded and legendary EPs in history, the Wurli model for Stage EP is based on the “struck strings and reed” design that gives it a sweet, vibraphone-like tone. Pianet A soft and understated model based on classic “leather on metal” design that gives a distinct vibe, different from other models. Perfect for soft and articulate passages that can capture the imagination and soothe your soul. Stage Piano EP System Requirements Stage Piano EP is designed to support VST 2 and VST3 Plugin hosts as well as full support for AU, AAX, and MPC/FORCE Standalone systems. This software requires an internet connection to authorize. You will need to install Akai’s MPC desktop software version 2.11 or higher to use desktop versions of the plugins. Windows Mac MPC/FORCE Standalone Compatibility Windows 10, 11 macOS 12 – 15 (M1 compatible – check Specific MPC Models for Driver Support) Stage Piano EP is designed to run on standalone MPC systems running 2.11 or later, and FORCE systems running 3.2 or later, including: 1.3 GB free disk space 1.8 GB free disk space MPC One 4GB RAM (8GB recommended) 4GB RAM (8GB recommended) MPC Live Dual-core 2.5GHz CPU Dual-core 2.5GHz CPU MPC Live II VST 2/3 compatible host VST 2/3 Plugin compatible host MPC X AAX plugin compatible host AAX plugin compatible host MPC Key 37 AU plugin compatible host MPC Key 61 MPC One MPC X SE FORCE
