TAPED: Swayed Keys is an instrument from KLANG for Ableton Live that layers a tape-style electric piano with a grainy, processed vibraphone sound to evoke nostalgic tape recordings.
TAPED: Swayed Keys for Ableton Live at a glance
| Developer | KLANG |
|---|---|
| Type | Instruments / Virtual Instruments |
| Hosts named by the developer | Ableton Live |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €5.95 |
What TAPED: Swayed Keys for Ableton Live does
The instrument is built around the idea of nostalgic feelings tied to tape. KLANG describes its roots in listening to radioplays before sleep as a child and recording demo tracks on a four-track, and the sounds aim to bring back the character of imperfection, saturation, wow and flutter by running instruments through tape hardware. The Classic Electric Stage Piano is sent through this tape chain to create a warm character, and a grainy, processed vibraphone is layered on top to add more metal to the collection.
Typical search queries pair the name with free download, serial key and activation code, and the instrument is frequently mirrored under a portable version or standalone + crack label alongside the VST crack and AU crack entries.
Key features
- Tape-inspired layering. The Classic Electric Stage Piano passes through tape hardware, and a grainy vibraphone layer is added to enrich the sound.
- Balance control. A balance knob sets the amount of the grainy layers relative to the core sound.
- Linkable modulation. The balance control can be linked to modulation to change the grainy layers over time.
- Phaser and distortion. A phaser and a distortion section shape the sound after the layers are combined.
- Delay and reverb. Delay and reverb controls place the sound in a space and extend its tails.
Compatibility
The developer names Ableton Live as the host. Crack, keygen and serial key copies are often searched for alongside the Ableton Live build.
TAPED: Swayed Keys for Ableton Live compared with similar plugins
Stage-73 V from Arturia is a synth for Windows and macOS in VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats. Tape Piano 1 from Thenatan Audio is an instrument for Windows and macOS in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. Both focus on keyboard sounds without the layered grainy vibraphone design of this instrument.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAPED: Swayed Keys for Ableton Live | KLANG | Virtual Instruments | €5.95 | ||
| Stage-73 V | Arturia | Synth | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
| Tape Piano 1 | Thenatan Audio | Virtual Instruments | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €56.53 |
| Stage EP | AIR Music Technology | Virtual Instruments | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €147.76 |
| Electric | AIR Music Technology | Virtual Instruments | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
Price and availability
TAPED: Swayed Keys for Ableton Live was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €5.95. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
TAPED FAQ
Where can I download TAPED Swayed Keys crack for free?
Crack and cracked version copies circulate as a torrent or magnet link. Repacks are often listed as .rar and .iso files.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for TAPED Swayed Keys?
Serial key and activation code strings are searched for, and a keygen is commonly paired with the name in download queries.