Arturia Wurli V - Virtual Instrument (Download)

The Wurli V from Arturia is a software recreation of the classic Wurlitzer 200A electric piano using circuit modeling. Unlike sample libraries that produce static snapshots of individual events, modeling sets out to reproduces the acoustic properties of the reeds and hammers, key action and amplification, the internal amplification system, and even the acoustic properties of the plastic body.

The legendary bright and overdriven Wurlitzer sound heard on countless classic records came from the original use of boutique effects and mic'd guitar tube amplifiers. To add authenticity to the software, a modeled studio environment was created that includes the same amplifiers, microphones and effects. And to allow the musician to easily interact with the sound, the user interface features "in-depth" parameter controls right on the main panel. It's possible to change things like hammer hardness, or the harmonic spectrum, or the dynamic range for instance.