Amped Elektra, a Steinberg instrument, recreates the tone of a Hohner Electra electric piano, with three vintage amps that can be mixed and 43 presets.
Amped Elektra at a glance
| Developer | Steinberg |
|---|---|
| Type | Instruments / Virtual Instruments |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 or later, macOS |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Disk space | 2 GB |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €79.33 |
What Amped Elektra does
The instrument was developed from a recording of a completely restored Hohner Electra, and the developer describes its tone as beautifully warm and funky. Presets are grouped around Funk, Neo Soul and Jazz, and each one carries its own chord voicings. Mixing up the three vintage amps gives a sound that the developer positions for soul and funk productions.
Key features
- 43 presets. The library contains 43 presets covering funk, neo soul and jazz sounds, each built with its own set of chords.
- Three vintage amps. Three different vintage amp models can be mixed together to shape the character of the electric piano tone.
- Chords per preset. Chords are created specifically for each preset rather than shared across the library.
- Hohner Electra basis. The sound is inspired by the Hohner Electra and was recorded from a completely restored unit.
- Crack, keygen and serial variants. Searches for Amped Elektra most often ask for a crack, keygen or serial key rather than the licensed build.
Compatibility
Amped Elektra is listed as VST3, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, with native support for Apple Silicon. It needs Windows 10 or later and 2 GB of disk space.
Who it is for
Producers working in funk, neo soul and jazz who want a vintage electric piano voice with ready-made chords.
Amped Elektra compared with similar plugins
El Jaguar from MNTRA Instruments is also an instrument for VST3, AU and AAX on Windows and macOS. Soul Bass from UVI is an instrument for Windows and macOS only, without a format list .
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amped Elektra | Steinberg | Virtual Instruments | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €79.33 |
| El Jaguar | MNTRA Instruments | Virtual Instruments | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €127.93 |
| Soul Bass | UVI | Virtual Instruments | Windows, macOS | €30.74 (regular €98.18) | |
| Soul Town | DopeSONIX | Virtual Instruments | VST2, AU | Windows, macOS | €68.43 |
| Virtual Pianist VIBE | UJAM | Virtual Instruments | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €129.00 |
Price and availability
Amped Elektra was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €79.33. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Amped Elektra FAQ
Where can I download Amped Elektra crack for free?
Crack builds of the Steinberg instrument circulate through torrent sites and file hosts, and the macOS build is typically shared as a .dmg crack.
Does Amped Elektra run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. The developer lists native support for Apple Silicon processors on macOS.