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RETRO KEYS: 4 VINTAGE KEYBOARDS IN ONE
Warm, soulful keyboard sounds with real tape character.
RETRO KEYS gives you four classic instruments in one app:
RHDS STAGE 73, WURL ’78, CP Electric Grand, and RETRO PIANO.
Recorded to analog tape by a GRAMMY-nominated engineer.
Then blended with physical modeling for a responsive, inspiring feel.
From polished to dusty and worn-in, these sounds are full of vibe.
You get rich vintage tone without the giant download.
The full app is only around 150 MB! (For all 200+ Presets & 4 Instruments Total)
Perfect for Lo-Fi, Indie, Worship, Hip Hop, Rock, Cinematic, Soul, Pop, Jazz, Ambient Textures, and Singer-Songwriter production.
Premium App: One time purchase. No ads, subscriptions, or in-app purchases, Everything Included!
"This thing is Incredible!" - Jade Starr
“Blown Away! Incredible quality. Makes me feel like I'm sitting in front of an old keyboard” - Brian Kupferschmid, All Things VST
"I haven't had this much FUN with any other electric piano app on iOS!" - Luxthor
"I have the MODX and the STAGE 73 is better in this app" - Loopy Pro forum
"The warble is Gold! And the CP80 sounds incredible. So rich and warm." - Seljoy Youtube Channel
WATCH VIDEOS & HEAR:
audiokitpro.com/retrokeys
ANALOG SAMPLES + PHYSICAL MODELING
Sounds like a record. And only 150MB for all 4 instruments!
NOTE: Does not work well on 2015 iPad Air 2 and earlier devices
FEATURES
• 4 Vintage Keyboard instruments in one app
• Old Soul. New Sounds.
• 200+ presets by Moby Pixel, Analog Matthew, Doug (The Sound Test Room) & more
• Real Samples blended with physical modeling
• Tape-style 8-Track Double Tracking
• Big sound. Tiny footprint (Less than 150mb)
• Hi-fi to Lo-Fi tones
• Easy to Use and Shape Sounds
• Aftertouch can affect any control
• MIDI keyboard and sustain pedal support
• Selectable Noise (Tape, Vinyl, etc)
• AUv3 plug-in support
• Universal app for iPhone and iPad
• Instrument Key Release Sounds
• Record Button to record your ideas. Quickly sample & export!
“The Best Sounding Electric Keys you can get at this Price!” — Producer Jay Zen
"Sounds full, lush and warm. One of the best sounding, premium apps on iOS and for an amazing price" — April Rox Studios
WORKS BY ITSELF
• Play instantly on iPhone or iPad.
• Connect a MIDI keyboard with Aftertouch for an expressive experience.
• Plus, MIDI Learn for all parameters.
WORKS AS A PLUG-IN
Use RETRO KEYS as an AUv3 instrument in Logic for iPad, GarageBand, AUM, Cubasis, and more.
Includes 220+ presets by Moby Pixel, Analog Matthew, Doug Woods, Bri Kup, DMT Cymatics, Red Sky Lullaby, Joe Zeno, and more.
Use RETRO KEYS standalone or inside your favorite AUv3 host.
LEARN MORE & HEAR:
audiokitpro.com/retrokeys
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I would say that for a basic reproduction of classic electric pianos this is my favorite. I think it is even better than Korg emulations (which are great). Compared to other models like korg or logic the pianos may sound a little more stylized but to my ear this is a good thing! The experience of using that is excellent. Almost as good as using the hardware based Yamaha reface cp. This is app on an iPad connected to a key board is a really close experience to the reface-cp and some of the sounds are even better. The preset effects are really interesting and diverse and make great inspiration for creating amazing sounds on the fly with knobs and oscillators. The electric pianos are all great and the upright piano is also a welcome surprise ! The effects are Awsome and any knob can be linked to an oscillator. The lofi tape and vinyl sounds are also fantastic. Equally great for recording and for just improvising and getting into the zone. One big complaint is that this app does not run on silicon Macs. Kings of FM for example does and while it is a touch first app it is great to be able to use it in Logic on a pc. I hope the developers address this in the future. I would hold back a star for this but the app is just too enjoyable to give it less than full marks.
Finally, someone does justice to these instruments on iOS
ZT Audio
I should preface my comments by noting that I have been playing keyboards for over 50 years. I know exactly what words are EP 200a sounds like when it’s bone stock, and I know what one sounds like when it’s been modified to have a hotter, preamp or to move the reeds closer to the pick up bar. I sold various models of Rhodes out of my music store for several years, so I know exactly what they sound like as well. I also know what it sounds like when it’s been modified by Chuck Monty to have that famous ‘DynaRhodes’ sound. I’m a real stickler for the sound of these instruments and let’s just say that this plug-in does them justice. It’s not just one of the best iOS electric piano plug-ins. It’s one of the best… maybe THE best … period. If you want authentic sounding Wurlitzer and Rhodes EP sounds, look no further.The CP–70 is just wonderful, and it’s the first plug-in from any manufacturer that I immediately just reacted to as playing the real thing. Most plug-ins either screw up their sample set … too harsh or too mellow, not really capturing the dynamic range of the instrument and its unique sound.This plug-in covers the CP-70 territory as well as anyone ever has. You can get those great Peter Gabriel and Genesis sounds, and you could just as easily get Toto and “yacht rock” type pianos with ease. I really don’t have anything to say about the retro piano upright sound other than it’s very useful and will probably find a place among your favorite sounds.At this price, it’s an absolute must buy and a total steal!
One of best ever iOS music / audio app developers delivers pure gold yet again
ShaggyDaveO
A gazillion out of 5 stars - dream come true kinda stuff yet AGAIN - so much ear candy from this developer for such a ridiculously good deal prices it seems to good to be true. If you ever wanted to play all those amazing expensive keyboards and synths and pianos and have them cleverly effected and mixed by audio geniuses with golden ears - so you could just focus on creating and playing great music … well you are in luck - simply get EVERYTHING from AudioKit Pro - you will be glad you did! … Bravo and keep up the great work.
Genuinely Stunning Sounds
Purplmoose
One of the most authentic-sounding keyboard apps I've come across. The variety of tones is impressive and every preset feels carefully crafted. Pairs perfectly with a mini MIDI keyboard for a real playing experience. Whether you're writing, jamming, or just exploring, there's something here that will inspire you. Highly recommend to anyone who loves vintage keys.
THANKS EVERYONE! MASSIVE FREE UPGRADE:
• NEW: MICROTONALITY
Explore new sonic territory with 150+ curated microtonal scales, including North Indian scales, Hexanies, and scales by Irv Wilson, Marcus Hobbs, and more.
• Import Scala .scl tuning files and bring your own custom scales into the app.
• NEW: WORLD SCALES
Explore 60+ international scales with selectable root keys. Choose from Arabic, Egyptian, Eastern, and other world scales, then pick the base key that fits your song.
Special thanks to Aram from TAQS.IM for the world scales!
• NEW: WESTERN KEY + SCALE SUPPORT
Choose a key like C minor, Bb, F minor, and more. Select from Major, Minor, Blues, Pentatonic, and other familiar scales.
Keep your keyboard and external MIDI locked to a Western scale, world scale, or go fully microtonal.
• NEW: PRESETS SAVE THEIR KEY AND SCALE
Want Preset #17 to always load in D minor? Now it will. Save presets with the correct key and scale for songs, live sets, and performance patches.
• NEW: AUv3 STATE SAVING FOR TUNING AND SCALE
Your tuning and scale settings are now saved properly inside AUv3 sessions.
• NEW: TUNE LOCK
Tune Lock button starts unlocked, so presets can load with their saved tuning. Tap the lock icon to keep the same tuning while changing presets.
• NEW: PROGRAM CHANGE MIDI MAPPING
You can now use a custom MIDI CC to change presets. Go to the About Page [i], tap “MIDI Mapping,” then “Add/Edit Mapping.” Choose “Program Change,” then enter the CC you want to use.
PLUS: Lots of other small fixes and improvements.
This app will just get better and better!
Analog Matthew
Version 1.3
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