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Radical Keys

Reason Studios

Where to get itAvailable from Reason Studiosreasonstudios.com

Radical Keys is a flexible electric piano synthesizer that combines sample playback with physical modeling to deliver authentic Rhodes, Wurlitzer, and Pianet sounds with seamless dynamic response. It features sympathetic resonance modeling, extensive sound-shaping controls, and integrated effects (tremolo, compression, overdrive, EQ, phaser, chorus, reverb) for creating electric piano tones ranging from classic to experimental.

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Key Features

01Three classic electric pianos (Rhodes Mk I, Wurlitzer 200A, Hohner Pianet T)
02Multiple microphone configurations (Line, Amp, Room) per piano
03Sympathetic resonance with adjustable Level and Release Time
04Seamless velocity response with Low, Curve, and High controls
055 reverb types (Small, Large, Hall, Theater, Spring)
06Character knob with 36 steps (Subdued to Agitated)
07Integrated effects: Tremolo, Compressor, Overdrive (3 types), EQ, Phaser, Chorus
0873-note key range (E0-E6) with pitch/modeling for extended ranges

Things to Try

  • 01Set Low knob to 9 o'clock and High knob to 12 o'clock for natural dynamic range, then adjust Curve setting to match your keyboard response
  • 02Use the Stereo Tremolo effect with Waveform switch set to rounded squarewave for Rhodes-style pulsation typical of suitcase pianos
  • 03Click the Fast switch on the Compressor to reduce transients in the attack of the sound
  • 04Set the Pre Overdrive switch to route the 3-band EQ before the Overdrive section for tonal shaping before distortion
Formats
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