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The EVP88 virtual electric piano instrument simulates the
sound of different Rhodes and Wurlitzer pianos, as well as the
sound of the Hohner Electra piano.
The sounds of various Fender Rhodes pianos are among the most popular keyboard
instrument sounds used in the second half of the twentieth century. The various
Rhodes models have been popularized in a wide range of musical styles, ranging from
pop, rock, jazz, and soul, as well as more recent genres like house and hip hop. Nearly
as popular was the Wurlitzer piano, which enjoyed most of its success in the seventies.
The Rhodes, Hammond organ and subtractive analog synthesizers were considered the
fundamental instruments in the keyboard rigs of rock musicians between 1965 and
1985, and they appeared to be incomparable and unbeatable … until now.
About the EVP88
The EVP88’s piano synthesis engine is designed solely for the ultra-realistic simulation
of electric pianos. It offers silky smooth dynamics and scaling of the sounds over the
entire 88-key range, and it does not suffer from the abrupt changes in sound that typify
sampled instruments. There are no audible loops, and you’ll never hear any lowpass
filters closing while the sound of a note is decaying.
The EVP88’s engine also simulates the physical movement of the various electric piano
reeds, tines, and tone bars in the electric and magnetic fields of the pickups found in
the original instruments. It synthesizes the ringing, smacking, and bell-like transients of
the attack phase, as well as the hammer action and damper noises. The sound
generator reacts smoothly, musically, and precisely to the 127 steps of velocity
sensitivity as defined in the MIDI specification.
Incorporated into the EVP88’s front panel, you will discover an integrated effects
processor which provides a number of classic effects popularly used on electric piano
sounds. The algorithms featured in the effects processor have been specifically
designed, adapted, and optimized for the EVP88. Included are: a great sounding
equalizer, an overdrive, a stereo phaser, a stereo tremolo and stereo chorus.