Product Summary

Lounge Lizard EP-5 by Applied Acoustics Systems is a complete electric piano solution modelled after the most sought-after vintage instruments. It delivers the authentic tone, action, and feel of classic hardware. Since its first release in 2002, this award-winning plugin has continually evolved to meet the demands of modern music production. If electric and acoustic keys are your thing, see our Addictive Keys Studio Grand review.

At its core, EP-5 features a completely redesigned, state-of-the-art physical modeling engine. This dual synthesis architecture handles both tine-based and reed-based models with unmatched realism and warmth. You get instant access to a rich library of classic and custom electric piano sounds that are ready to play right out of the box.

For producers who want deeper control, EP-5 puts every element at your fingertips. You can fine-tune the hammer, tine or reed, pickup, and damper noise to perfectly match your playing style. An onboard effects rack lets you shape your tone further, ensuring your sound sits perfectly in any mix, whether you are performing on stage or tracking in the studio.

Visual

• Scalable graphical user interface (GUI) for optimal screen fitting.
• Dedicated GUI layouts tailored specifically for each synthesis engine.

Control

• Deep parameter control over hammer, tine/reed, pickup, and damper noise.
• Microtuning support for alternative musical scales.
• Built-in software keyboard to test and sample patches without a MIDI controller.

Processing

• State-of-the-art physical modeling core for unmatched acoustic realism.
• Dual synthesis engine supporting both tine-based and reed-based electric pianos.
• Comprehensive onboard effects rack including Auto-Wah, Chorus, Compressor, Delay, Distortion, Flanger, Guitar Amplifier, Multi-band Equalizer, Notch, Phaser, Reverb, Tremolo, and Wah-Wah.

Workflow

• Easy synchronization of plugin effects directly to your DAW tempo.
• Redesigned browser with a fast search function for quick sound retrieval.
• Native NKS (Native Kontrol Standard) support for seamless hardware integration.
• Standalone instrument version included for quick idea sketching.

System Compatibility

• Plugin Formats: VST2, VST3, AU, AAX Native, NKS, Standalone version
• Mac Requirements: macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later (64-bit), Intel Core i5 (circa 2015), Apple M1 processor or later, 64-bit DAW
• Windows Requirements: Windows 10 64-bit or later, Intel Core i5 (circa 2015) processor or later, 64-bit DAW