Keyscape
by Spectrasonics · Keys · Collector keyboards instrument
vst3s Score 9.6/10 · rated #1 of 10 keys & pianos
Virtual instrument with a large collection of sampled collector keyboards, including pianos, electric pianos and clavinets, with modeled amps and mechanical behaviors.
Best for: Keys & Synths. Genres: all genres.
Keywords: electric piano, hardware emulation, sample-based, vintage, multisampled, 60s, 70s, circuit-modelled, film & game audio, freemium, grand piano, harpsichord, playful, preset-driven.
What it does
Keyscape is Spectrasonics' collection of 36 collector keyboards, including grand pianos, Rhodes and Wurlitzer electric pianos, clavinets, harpsichords, toy pianos and vintage synths.
- Content: over 500 sounds, including "Duo" patches that combine two instruments; instruments are deeply multisampled, up to 32 velocity layers.
- Processing: custom controls per patch with circuit-modelled amps and effects.
- Realism: mechanical noise, pedal noise and release overtone modelling.
- Editions: a full version or a Lite version.
Source: Spectrasonics product page
When to use it
Keyscape is a keys library aimed at recording-quality pianos and keyboards, rather than a synth.
- Best for: piano and keyboard parts in productions, film and songwriting.
It can also be loaded inside Omnisphere for layering with synth sounds.
Where to buy
- PluginFox: $379
- Best Service: $399
- Spectrasonics: $399
Tutorials and reviews
- Spectrasonics Keyscape Video Manual (Walkthrough Tutorial)
- Spectrasonics KEYSCAPE Sound Walkthrough
- Spectrasonics Keyscape Sound Demo Part. 1
- Spectrasonics Keyscape All Core Instruments 1st Play Thru
- Spectrasonics Keyscape Creative - Checking out the Patches
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