Waves Electric 88 Piano: Authentic Vintage Soul Plugin
Bring the soul of a road-worn ’70s electric piano to your DAW with the Waves Electric 88 Piano, a meticulously sampled virtual instrument. Capturing the beautiful imperfections of a classic Mark 1 88-key piano, this plugin offers authentic dynamics, character, and integrated effects for funk, soul, and jazz productions.
Vintage Character Meets Modern Flexibility
Waves sampled a specifically “road-worn” Rhodes Mark 1 to capture its unique character and non-linear, human feel, ensuring it doesn’t sound sterile or overly clinical. This virtual instrument is designed for keyboardists and producers seeking a high-definition electric piano sound with genuine, “lived-in” personality.
Key Features of Waves Electric 88:
- Authentic Sampling: Meticulously sampled “road-worn” 88-key electric piano, capturing the authentic character and non-linearity of a vintage instrument.
- Realistic Feel: Dynamic, multi-velocity response with detailed mechanics, including tines, key-up, and key “thump” control.
- Built-in Effects Module: Features high-quality Tremolo, Autopan, Phaser, Chorus, and Reverb effects.
- Tone Shaping & Amp: Includes a dedicated Mix section, Amp simulation (with mic controls), and EQ to create sounds from mellow jazz to overdriven rock.
- Versatile Formats: Functions as a standalone instrument or VST/AU/AAX plugin for your DAW.
Shape Your Sound with Advanced Controls
Beyond simply playing the samples, the Electric 88 allows users to tweak the instrument’s personality. The Mix section allows you to mix in the sound of internal mechanics, tines, and key-up noise to your preference. Furthermore, the onboard Formant control lets you shift the sample tuning for an entirely new dimension of tone.
Perfect for Production and Live Use
Whether you are producing in the studio or performing live, the Waves Electric 88 provides the vibe required. It features NKS-ready integration for NI Komplete Kontrol and Maschine, allowing for seamless integration into any workflow.

Matt W. (verified owner) –
Fun plugin, but if you’ve got a real one, you know this only comes so close.