Reason Studios Radical Keys | Classic electric piano tones with hybrid modeling and a performance powerhouse
Reason Studios Radical Keys is an electric piano instrument built for modern production, combining sampling and modeling technologies to recreate classic keyboard character while offering flexible tone shaping and performance control. From soul, funk, and R&B to pop scoring and commercial music, it delivers precise dynamics and ultra-low latency for professional sounds quickly.
Key product features
- Hybrid "sample + physical modeling" sound engine that combines realism with high sculptability.
- Multiple classic electric piano voices, ranging from warm bell-like tones to gritty vintage bites.
- Adjustable details: key strike intensity, release and mechanical noise, aging/wear, and fine tuning.
- Blend direct input (DI) with amp/speaker simulation, and adjust microphone and room balance.
- Built-in effects chain: chorus, phaser, tremolo, saturation, EQ, compression, and reverb for one-stop shaping.
- Performance-oriented controls: velocity curves, dynamic range, and pedal behavior to match different keyboards and playing feels.
- Production-ready preset library and real-time macro controls for quick placement in various mix contexts.
- Lightweight resource usage and fast loading, suitable for stage use and long-running large projects.
- Deep integration with the Reason rack routing and modulation; works with Combinator to create custom keyboard setups.
System requirements
- Platform: Reason Rack Extension (RE).
- Operating systems: Supports macOS and Windows (64-bit environments).
- Software requirements: Requires Reason DAW or the Reason Rack Plugin; a Reason account is needed for activation and authorization.
- Installation & licensing: Available disk space is required to install content; an internet connection is needed for first-time activation and updates.
- Controllers: Compatible with standard MIDI keyboards and controllers; automation parameters can be recorded by the host.
Plugin formats
- Rack Extension (native to Reason).
- When used in third-party DAWs via the Reason Rack Plugin: VST3, AU, AAX.
Supported applications and workflow integration
Within Reason it can be used as a native instrument, seamlessly integrating with Combinator, Player, MIDI, automation, and rack routing; in third-party DAWs (such as Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Studio One, Reaper, Bitwig, FL Studio, etc.) it can be loaded via the Reason Rack Plugin, using the host's MIDI, effects chains, and automation for full production. It can also be used with hardware controllers or scripted workflows, allowing parameter and preset changes to be incorporated into smart assistant or remote-control workstyles.
