Emagic EVP88 Vintage Piano Software Instrument
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EVP88 Vintage Piano
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January 22, 2001 Emagic is proud to announce the EVP88, a new software instrument for use with
the Logic Audio series.
The EVP88 provides users of Logic Audio Platinum, Gold, Silver and MicroLogic
AV with the highly sought after sounds from legendary electric pianos such as
the Fender Rhodes Mark I&II Suitcase and Stage series, the Wurlitzer Electric
Piano 200A and the Hohner Electra Piano.
The uniquely identifiable,warm tone of these instruments has built an enduring
reputation that entices musicians to this day. Over the last few decades,the electric
piano has played a central role in music of all types, from jazz and funk, to
rock and dance.
Sound Generation
While these vintage originals produce their sounds electromechanically, the
EVP88 digitally produces astonishingly accurate replications,via native real-time
tone generation. Herbie Hancock was amazed when he tried out the EVP88 for the
first time. "This Rhodes has been done so well!" he commented. "You
can hear every bit of the Rhodes sound, even the overtones from the tines in the
background, just like a true Rhodes. Harold Rhodes recently passed away and I
am sure he would be very happy to hear what Emagic has done with his sound."
The EVP88 does not just statically recreate an instrument's tonal characteristics,as
would be the case with samples. Rather, it expressively reacts to the player's
every nuance with impressive realism. Not only this, but the architecture of the
EVP88 is so flexible that it can also reproduce the classic,purely electronic
piano sounds of instruments such as the Yamaha GS1. Like its hardware predecessors,the
EVP88 can be played with full polyphony over a range of 88 notes, with 88 voices.
Effects Section
An extensive effects section ensures that the unique qualities of the original
vintage instruments are reproduced as accurately as possible. A key element of
the effects section is the 2 band EQ for bass and treble manipulation, based on
Emagic's renowned FatEQ. The distortion circuit with intensity and tone controls
gives the sound the right bite. A Phaser and Tremolo lend further warmth and animation
to the basic sounds.Both have an adjustable stereophase control to help create
a broad spectrum of stereo effects, while the variable intensity Chorus adds a
final shimmer.
Modifying Tonal Characteristics
It doesn't require a tool kit to change the tonal characteristics of the EVP88.
Simply set the Decay and Release time to suit, and emphasize the Bell or fade
in Damper noises as required. For a sound that's even closer to the original,
the EVP88's intonation can be further contoured with the Stretched Tuning Curve
and Warmth controls. Additionally, the stereo spread can also be quickly modi
fied.
Pricing and availability
Price:$199.00 MSRP.
The EVP88 will be available in February 2001.
The EVP88 requires a previously installed Logic Audio Platinum,Gold, Silver
or MicrLogic AV, version 4.x and upwards.
Key Features
- Fully polyphonic over 88 notes with 88 voices (CPU dependent)
- Native tone generation with 6 different electric piano models: Fender Rhodes
Suitcase MkI,Fender Rhodes Stage Piano Mk I, Fender Rhodes Stage Piano Mk II,Wurlitzer
Electric Piano 200A, Hohner Electra Piano,Yamaha GS1.More in preparation
- High quality,extensive effects section with comprehensive modulation options.
- Retro-style,ergonomic user interface
- Sample accurate timing
- Integration within Logic Audio's digital mixer with access to all effects
plug-ins
- Full automation and total recall
- The EVP88 requires a previously installed Logic Audio Platinum, Gold, Silver
or MicroLogic AV,version 4.x and upwards.
For more information, visit their web site at www.emagic.de. |
