XLN Audio Addictive Keys Studio Grand | Performance-grade Grand Piano Sound Library and Virtual Piano Plugin
Addictive Keys Studio Grand is crafted for producers and keyboardists, featuring a multi-layer sampled performance-grade grand piano combined with blendable microphones, flexible tone shaping, and curated presets to quickly integrate piano sounds into pop, film scoring, and commercial production.
Key Features
- High-quality, multi-layer sampled performance-grade grand piano with natural and detailed dynamic layers.
- Multiple microphone positions and channels that can be freely blended to shape a close or spacious tone.
- Includes a rich set of presets and a sound browser covering styles like pop, jazz, classical, and film scoring.
- Built-in EQ, reverb, delay, and modulation modules for quick tone definition and spatial design.
- Adjustable key response and velocity curves, with fine control over pedal resonance and mechanical/body noise balance.
- Supports MIDI Learn and parameter automation, suitable for live performance and studio workflows.
- Efficient sound engine with fast load times and friendly resource usage, suitable for laptops and large projects.
- Installation and authorization via XLN Online Installer makes sound and update management easier.
System Requirements
- Operating System: Supports 64-bit macOS and Windows environments.
- Host: Compatible 64-bit DAW host (see plugin formats below).
- CPU & RAM: Multi-core CPU recommended, 8 GB RAM or more.
- Storage: Several GB of free space required for installation and sounds; SSD recommended for faster loading.
- Display: 1080p or higher resolution display recommended.
- Network: Internet connection required for installation, authorization, and downloads (via XLN Online Installer).
- Controller: A MIDI keyboard is recommended for the best playing experience.
Plugin Formats
- AAX (64-bit)
- AU (64-bit)
- VST (64-bit)
Supported Applications and Workflow Integration
Runs in major DAWs such as Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, Pro Tools, Studio One, Reaper, FL Studio, and others via standard plugin formats, supporting MIDI recording, parameter automation, and offline/real-time export. Within projects you can use track freezing or audio export to facilitate delivering mixes and working with AI assistants for arrangement suggestions, sound optimization, or tempo alignment, and collaborate across platforms using MIDI/audio files.
