Addictive Keys: Mark One is an instrument from XLN Audio that recreates a classic electric piano, sampled from a Mk. 1 played through a vintage tube combo amp and recorded in several perspectives.
Addictive Keys: Mark One at a glance
| Developer | XLN Audio |
|---|---|
| Type | Instruments / Virtual Instruments |
| Formats | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone |
| Operating systems | Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.13 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| RAM | 2 GB or more |
| Hosts named by the developer | Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Reaper, Reason |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €98.18 |
What Addictive Keys: Mark One does
The pianos were captured through a vintage tube combo amp, and the developer notes that the sound moves from a smooth, enthralling caress to a searing, crunchy tone that cuts through dense mixes. Sound varies between instruments, and the instrument selected was chosen for its unmistakable warmth and intimacy.
The sound is organized into recording perspectives. Two line signals were captured, one direct and one through a high-voltage path, and the developer lists a Music Man 112 RD Fifty 1×12 as the amp used. Gallery thumbnails at the bottom of the window show the presets available for the selected instrument, and the Explore page, opened with the Explore button, holds the selection presets.
Key features
- Classic Mk. 1 Stage Piano. The instrument is built on the Mk. 1 Stage Piano, the electric piano the developer names as the basis of the sound.
- Seven recording perspectives. The sound is captured from seven different recording perspectives, which can be mixed and matched to shape the tone.
- Amp and microphone setups. The tube combo was recorded with three microphones placed next to the speaker and one room microphone setup for added depth and ambience.
- Direct and amplified signals. A direct line signal and a signal routed through a high-voltage path were recorded alongside the acoustic recordings.
- Gallery and Explore pages. The gallery shows thumbnails of the presets for the selected instrument, and the Explore page holds the selection presets.
Compatibility
It comes as VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone for Windows and macOS (64-bit), with native Apple Silicon support listed. It requires macOS 10.13 or Windows 7 at minimum and 2 GB of RAM.
Addictive Keys: Mark One compared with similar plugins
Nebula Keys from ZAK Sound is an instrument in the same category and is offered as VST3, AU and Standalone for Windows and macOS. Stage-73 V from Arturia is a synth offered as VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone, and Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio from Universal Audio is an instrument offered as VST3, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addictive Keys: Mark One | XLN Audio | Virtual Instruments | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
| Nebula Keys | ZAK Sound | Virtual Instruments | VST3, AU, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €35.60 |
| Stage-73 V | Arturia | Synth | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
| Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio | Universal Audio | Virtual Instruments | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €82.31 (regular €147.76) |
| Stage EP | AIR Music Technology | Virtual Instruments | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €147.76 |
Price and availability
Addictive Keys: Mark One was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €98.18. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Addictive Keys FAQ
Does Addictive Keys Mark One run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Native support for Apple Silicon is listed, and the minimum macOS version is 10.13.
Which formats does Mark One ship in?
It ships as VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone for Windows and macOS.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Addictive Keys Mark One?
A working serial is the string most searched, and keygen and serial key queries pair with the Windows x64 crack builds.