Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio
by Universal Audio · Keys · Electric piano instrument
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A UAD instrument of vintage electric pianos with amp and effects modeling.
Best for: Keys & Synths. Genres: R&B & Soul, Pop, Lo-Fi.
Keywords: vintage, hardware emulation, electric piano, 70s, licensed emulation, 60s, lo-fi.
What it does
Electra 88 is an instrument modelled on a 1974 Rhodes Eighty Eight Suitcase Mark 1 electric piano, with a virtual studio around it.
- Signal chain: vintage mics, amps, compressors (including an 1176), reverbs and stompboxes.
- Presets: over 100 across genres.
Source: Universal Audio product page
When to use it
A one-stop Rhodes for soul, jazz, pop and lo-fi. For the sound alone, dedicated electric piano instruments offer more depth, but this one is cheap and comes with its own effects rack.
Where to buy
- Plugin Boutique: $79 (regular $149)
- PluginFox: $79 (regular $149)
- AudioDeluxe: $79 (regular $149)
- Universal Audio: $149
Tutorials and reviews
- Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio by Universal Audio (No Talking)
- Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio Sound Examples
- Universal Audio Electra 88...WHOA!
- Unlock the Vintage Keyboard Studio of Your Dreams with Electra 88
- A First Look at The NEW Universal Audio Instrument!! - Electra 88
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