Addictive Keys: Electric Grand is a virtual instrument from XLN Audio that recreates the Vintage CP-80 electric grand piano, sampled in three sonic characteristics and seven recording perspectives.
Addictive Keys: Electric Grand 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: Electric Grand does
Three distinct characteristics are captured and can be blended, and the sound is recorded seven different ways, so the set covers the instrument as heard on classic albums from U2, Peter Gabriel and Abba.
The developer notes that the set lets users create presets that are uniquely their own. Formats are VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone for Windows and macOS (64-bit), and the developer lists native support for Apple Silicon.
Key features
- Three blendable characteristics. Three distinct sonic characteristics of the CP-80 are captured and can be blended together within the instrument.
- Seven recording perspectives. The instrument is recorded seven different ways, giving several ways to shape the sound of the same piano.
- Amplified output. Another perspective is played through a Music Man 112 RD tube combo amp, adding the coloration of the amplifier.
- Acoustic strings perspective. A perspective captures the acoustic sound of the CP-80 strings, a sound the developer says is rarely heard on classic albums.
- Close mic recording. The amplifier output is recorded with a close mic, one of the setups used to capture the instrument.
Compatibility
The plugin comes as VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone for Windows 7 and later and macOS 10.13 and later in 64-bit builds, with native support for Apple Silicon listed by the developer and a RAM requirement of 2 GB. It works in Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Reaper and Reason.
Addictive Keys: Electric Grand compared with similar plugins
Electric Grand 80 Piano from Waves is also an instrument in the same category, available as VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addictive Keys: Electric Grand | XLN Audio | Virtual Instruments | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
| Electric Grand 80 Piano | Waves | Virtual Instruments | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €37.69 (regular €88.06) |
| The Grand 3 | Steinberg | Virtual Instruments | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €127.93 |
| Stage Piano | AIR Music Technology | Virtual Instruments | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €147.76 |
| Augmented GRAND PIANO | Arturia | Virtual Instruments | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €147.76 |
Price and availability
Addictive Keys: Electric Grand was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €98.18. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
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