Waves Electric Grand 80 Piano

Waves Electric Grand 80 Piano - Software Instrument | Classic Electric Piano Sound Recreated

Introducing the Waves Electric Grand 80 Piano, a premium software instrument that perfectly recreates the most iconic electric grand piano sounds of the late 70s and early 80s. More than just a plugin, it's a time machine to the golden age of music production. Legendary artists such as Phil Collins, Elton John, ABBA, U2, Toto, Hall & Oates, and Billy Joel incorporated the distinctive sound of the CP series electric grand piano into their works, creating countless timeless hits. Now, you can effortlessly bring this unique acoustic charm into your digital audio workstation.

The Waves Electric Grand 80 Piano precisely captures the nuances of the original instrument, striking a unique balance between the grandeur of a traditional acoustic piano and the crispness of a tine-based electric piano. Its sound is more focused than an acoustic piano, yet more complex and rich than a tine-based electric piano. It not only excels in the studio but also allows you to enjoy authentic electric grand piano sounds in live performances without the need to transport a heavy grand piano, greatly enhancing the flexibility and convenience of music production.

Whether you're a music producer seeking a vintage vibe or a composer looking to infuse classic elements into modern works, the Waves Electric Grand 80 Piano offers the perfect solution. Its full, reverberant chords and shimmering, refined lead tones effortlessly blend into your mix, adding unique texture and depth to your musical creations. This Waves software instrument ensures you can recreate the classic sounds of that era with the highest quality.

Key Benefits & Use Cases

Classic Sound Perfectly Recreated
Precisely recreates the iconic sound of the CP series electric grand piano, a cornerstone of pop music from the late 70s to early 80s. From Phil Collins' ballads to ABBA's dance tracks, countless classic works benefited from its unique acoustic characteristics.

Unique Tonal Positioning
The sound lies between a traditional acoustic piano and a tine-based electric piano, offering a more focused sound than an acoustic piano and richer tonal layers than a tine-based electric piano, providing a unique acoustic option for your music.

Ideal Choice for Touring & Creation
In the past, the CP series electric grand piano allowed musicians to tour without carrying heavy grand pianos. Today, the Waves Electric Grand 80 Piano offers the same convenience in software form, enabling you to easily create and perform anywhere, enjoying high-quality electric grand piano sounds.

Easy to Mix & Integrate
Its reverberant chords and shimmering, refined lead tones are designed to seamlessly blend into various mixes, effortlessly finding their place in the music and adding brilliance to the overall soundscape without being obtrusive.

Versatile for Various Music Styles
Whether you're producing retro pop, rock, jazz, R&B, or looking to inject a touch of nostalgia into modern electronic music, the Electric Grand 80 offers a rich selection of tones to spark your creative inspiration.

Detailed Features & Bundled Software

Technical Specifications (Tech Specs)

• Product Type: Software Instrument (Virtual Instrument)
• Plugin Formats: VST3, Audio Units (AU), AAX Native
• Supported Operating Systems:
  • macOS: macOS Catalina 10.15.7 or higher (Supports Intel Core i5 / Apple M1 / M2 / M3)
  • Windows: Windows 10 64-bit or higher (Supports Intel Core i5 / AMD Quad-Core or higher)
• Processor Requirements: Intel Core i5 / AMD Quad-Core or higher (Intel Core i7 / Apple M-series chip or higher recommended)
• RAM Requirements: 8 GB RAM (16 GB RAM or more recommended)
• Hard Drive Space: At least 4 GB free hard drive space (for software and sound library installation)
• Screen Resolution: Minimum 1024 x 768 pixels
• Licensing Method: Waves License Center (WLC) cloud license or USB flash drive license
• Supported Sample Rate: Up to 192 kHz (specific to host application settings)
• Latency: Low-latency processing, suitable for real-time performance and recording
• DAW Compatibility: Fully compatible with all major DAWs (e.g., Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, Ableton Live, FL Studio, Studio One, etc.)