Native Instruments samples Alicia Keys’ own Yamaha CP-70 electric piano for new virtual instrument, Alicia’s Electric KeysNative Instruments has partnered with singer-songwriter and pianist Alicia Keys on a new virtual instrument: Alicia’s Electric Keys.
Following Alicia’s Keys, a virtual piano released in collaboration by the pair which, incidentally, received mixed reviews upon its release, Alicia’s Electric Keys arrives to transform the singer’s iconic Yamaha CP-70 Electric Grand Piano into a “cutting-edge virtual instrument”.

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Promising to “revolutionise the way musicians create and express themselves”, the samples for Alicia’s Electric Keys were “meticulously recorded” and “processed with Alicia’s own custom effects chains”, and the instrument offers users the chance to merge “lush acoustic tones with boundless electric capabilities”.

The plugin also comes loaded with Keys’ signature presets – including the sound of her 2021 smash hit Girl on Fire – as well as an interactive user interface with on-screen illumination as you play.

“I’m so excited for everyone to experience Alicia’s Electric Keys,” says Alicia Keys. “Whatever you’re doing, it’s going to add a layer that you’ve been missing.

Adds Native Instruments: “Alicia’s Electric Keys is designed to inspire musicians of all levels, from aspiring artists to seasoned professionals. Whether you’re composing, performing, or producing, this instrument provides a versatile and intuitive platform to elevate your sound.”
Alicia’s Electric Keys is available now for $149/£129. For more information, head to Native Instruments.
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