Electric 88 Piano is a Waves virtual instrument that reproduces an electric piano from multisampled recordings of an 88-key keyboard, with controls for touch response, tine and key sound and a 70s onstage amp and mic chain.
Electric 88 Piano at a glance
| Developer | Waves |
|---|---|
| Type | Instruments / Virtual Instruments |
| Formats | VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 or later, macOS |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €37.69 (regular €88.06) |
What Electric 88 Piano does
Expert multisampling captures the nuances of the source keyboard, and the velocity curve can be varied to match a player’s touch, with the developer describing a faithful velocity response and a realistic dynamics feel. Extra realism comes from separate controls for tine, key up and key thump, while formant controls let the timbre be tailored to fit a mix. A 70s onstage sound is evoked through amp, drive and mic controls, and classic tremolo, autopan, phaser, chorus and reverb effects are included, along with a limiting compression stage to squeeze the sound. The instrument is offered as VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, and Windows 10 is the minimum system.
Key features
- Multisampled keyboard. Expert multisampling captures the signature nuances of the keyboard, so note-to-note character is kept across the range.
- Velocity response. The velocity curve can be varied to match touch, and the developer describes the dynamics as faithful to the original feel.
- Tine, key up and key thump. Separate controls add tine, key-up and key-thump sounds that the developer names as extra realism.
- Tone and formant controls. Formant controls tailor the timbre so the instrument sits in a mix.
- Amp, drive and mic. Amp, drive and mic controls evoke a 70s onstage sound.
- Built-in effects. Classic tremolo, autopan, phaser, chorus and reverb effects are included, along with a limiting compression stage.
Compatibility
Available as VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS, with Windows 10 as the minimum OS.
Electric 88 Piano compared with similar plugins
Velvet 2 from AIR Music Technology is listed as VST3, VST2 and AU for Windows and macOS, with no AAX build. Stage54 from Sampleson is listed as VST2 and AU for Windows and macOS.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric 88 Piano | Waves | Virtual Instruments | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €37.69 (regular €88.06) |
| Velvet 2 | AIR Music Technology | Virtual Instruments | VST3, VST2, AU | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
| Earth Electric Piano | Roland | Virtual Instruments | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €255.85 |
| Electric | AIR Music Technology | Virtual Instruments | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
| Stage54 | Sampleson | Virtual Instruments | VST2, AU | Windows, macOS | €54.54 |
Price and availability
Electric 88 Piano was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €37.69, reduced from €88.06. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Electric 88 Piano FAQ
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Electric 88 Piano?
Serial keys and keygens for the plugin circulate with the crack releases, and the repack is most often found as a .rar or .iso file.