Native Instruments has unveiled a pair of virtual instruments that capture the essence of two legendary reed-based electric pianos. Following the success of Electric Keys – Tines Duo, which introduced Diamond and Phoenix, the newly released Electric Keys – Reeds Duo’s Jade and Ivory bring a new style of electric piano into the spotlight.
Unlike their tine-based cousins, these instruments use vibrating metal reeds to generate sound, creating tones that range from smooth to soulful and gritty depending on how you play.
Reeds Duo reproduces the sound of two iconic electric pianos – loved for their snappy attack, expressive growl, and unmistakable warmth.
- Electric Keys – Jade: A solid-state reed piano delivering a bright, punchy sound with sharp dynamics. Ideal for funky rhythms, cutting leads, and rich chords, Jade adds a confident edge to any track.
- Electric Keys – Ivory: A vintage tube-driven reed piano with a warm, soulful voice and organic grit. Smooth and mellow one moment, rough and fiery the next – Ivory is pure expression.
The instruments feature authentic presets (100 snapshots each), advanced sound shaping options, color for seamless blending of performance dynamics, realistic details and seamless Kontrol keyboard integration.
Jade and Ivory are available to purchase for $99 USD each, while the Electric Keys – Reeds Duo bundle is $149 USD.
More information: Native Instruments
