Simulation software of a popular electro-mechanical piano model from the 1970s in the United States. Users can recreate the iconic sound and feel of this vintage instrument digitally.
The MrRay73 Mark II software is a virtual instrument that emulates the electro-mechanical piano invented by Harold B. Rhodes during World War II. This particular instrument gained widespread use in various musical genres, including soul, jazz, blues, modern and pop. The Mark II version of this virtual instrument has quickly become a legend in its own right and is still in use today, although it is common for music producers to use sample libraries or hardware keyboards/workstations to achieve a similar sound.
However, these options often produce a cold and 'dead' sound, lacking the unpredictability and genuineness of the real thing. In 2007, an American businessman formed a company with the intention of re-manufacturing the piano using the original recipe, ingredients, and sonic characteristics of the vintage instrument. The result was the "Mark 7" piano, which was a huge success when presented at the NAMM show.
Similarly, the MrRay73 Mark II virtual instrument is an updated version of the original MrRay73, which was one of the first successful simulations of this type of instrument. While the original version offered similar warmth, richness, and vitality to the real thing, the Mark II version offers numerous improvements, particularly in terms of sound quality.
Unlike sample libraries, real-time reproduction of the sound allows for interaction with the musician, producing different behaviors each time it is played. This results in a more authentic and genuine sound that captures the unpredictability of the real instrument. MrRay73 Mark II is a complete digital reproduction of the original instrument, capturing all the moving parts that generate the sound together.
However, these options often produce a cold and 'dead' sound, lacking the unpredictability and genuineness of the real thing. In 2007, an American businessman formed a company with the intention of re-manufacturing the piano using the original recipe, ingredients, and sonic characteristics of the vintage instrument. The result was the "Mark 7" piano, which was a huge success when presented at the NAMM show.
Similarly, the MrRay73 Mark II virtual instrument is an updated version of the original MrRay73, which was one of the first successful simulations of this type of instrument. While the original version offered similar warmth, richness, and vitality to the real thing, the Mark II version offers numerous improvements, particularly in terms of sound quality.
Unlike sample libraries, real-time reproduction of the sound allows for interaction with the musician, producing different behaviors each time it is played. This results in a more authentic and genuine sound that captures the unpredictability of the real instrument. MrRay73 Mark II is a complete digital reproduction of the original instrument, capturing all the moving parts that generate the sound together.
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