Arturia Stage-73 V – Electric Piano Virtual Instrument (VST/AU/AAX) Arturia

Stage-73 V combines an unmatched physical modeling engine, an authentic pedal and amp rig, and advanced tonal customizations for unprecedented levels of soulful Rhodes realism. Stage-73 V isn’t just a virtual reimagining of the instrument at the heart of Motown classics, hard-hitting funk in the ‘70s, platinum Y2K RnB, and today’s biggest dance anthems. Using physical modeling to capture every detail of the original instrument’s behavior, and enhancing it with the modern production flexibility you need, this is simply the most authentic, versatile, and accessible electric piano plugin ever made.

Features:

• Physical Modeling Engine (no samples)
• Stage and Suitcase models
• Stage model features
  • Fender Rhodes™ Stage 73 1973 and earlier (Tone)
  • Fender Rhodes™ Stage 73 1974 and later (Bass Boost)
• Suitcase model features:
  • Bass and treble EQ models
  • Stereo Vibrato with speed and intensity controls
  • Modeled preamp of the Suitcase amp
• Variety of EP Profiles to choose from reflecting the range of voicing possible.
• Dedicated effects pedal board:
  • 4 slots with a selection of 13 different effects
  • 1 amplifier simulator (Fender Twin or Leslie)
  • 1 room ambiance
• Advanced mode for editing the model itself:
  • Velocity curve editor
  • Model selection
  • Tuning
  • Hammer hardness
  • Output selection
  • Pickup distance
  • Pickup alignment
  • Damper duration
  • Noise Gate
  • Pickup Noise
  • Tine Noise
  • Damper Noise
  • Dynamics
  • Tone bar resonance
• More than 50 presets

EP perfection
Stage-73 V has been reverse-engineered and rebuilt from the ground up, component by component; simply the most detailed and authentic Rhodes emulation ever.

From beauty to beast
From the tender tines of Herbie Hancock classics to stadium-filling rock anthems, Stage-73 V provides the full sonic range of the electric piano; bark, bite, and beyond.

Sample-free
Stage-73 V lets you sound like the real thing without a hard-drive-filling sample library. Physical modeling means authentic behavior, authentic sound, minimal space.

Every flavor
Stage-73 V combines 7 modes of classic electric piano sound with a full rig of amps and pedals, providing all your EP needs for any style of music.

A sound that’s always in style
Whether you’re playing yesterday’s hits or making tomorrow’s, the sound of Stage-73 V2 is a true player in its own right. The venerable sound of the Fender Rhodes simply refuses to go out of style.

Real Rhodes DNA
To capture that authentic Rhodes magic, ARTURIA had to dive deep. Stage-73 V2’s physical modeling sound engine offers an electric piano experience that’s so realistic, you’ll forget you’re playing a software instrument.

The Rhodes’ hammers struck metal tines of different lengths attached to a metal harp, essentially creating a huge polyphonic tuning fork responsible for the core trademark sound. Pickups like those in electric guitars transduced the vibrations and sent them to a preamp and tone-shaping circuits before finally going to an amp and speakers. Stage-73 V models the behavior of every single one of those components, output circuit and all, delivering completely faithful instruments that sound and play just like the ones that inspired them.

7 sound modes
Stage-73 V isn’t just one instrument – it’s many. It encapsulates a range of Rhodes piano models, from Stage to Suitcase, ‘73 or ‘74, Classic to Modern, putting a huge range of hearty sounds at your disposal – luscious vibrato and all.

Warmth, crunch, and color
Stage-73 V is designed as a tailor-made Rhodes toolkit. With a newly-integrated pedal rig, you can add emulated stompboxes to your chain, from red-hot distortion to glorious tape echo. Assemble your own fully-customizable keyboard rig.

Amp it up
You’ve chosen your electric piano model. You’ve chosen your stompboxes. What better way to round it off than with a cranked amp? Choose from the sparkling valve response of the Twin Amp, or the lush stereo revolutions of the Rotary Speaker – complete with amp controls and custom room settings. Give your electric piano the rock ‘n’ roll edge it deserves.

Ahead of the curve
Go beyond emulation; Stage-73 V is yours to customize. Open up the Advanced Panel, and you’ll find an array of enhancements that put you firmly in charge of every aspect of your sound.

Preset library
Looking for that vintage EP charm without the associated tweaking? Stage-73 V comes loaded with over 50 curated presets and a revamped sound browser – making it easier than ever to get onto the creative path you seek.