iZotope Velvet – Vintage Electric Piano Collection

iZotope Velvet captures the four electric pianos that defined soul, funk, jazz fusion and pop — the Fender Rhodes, Wurlitzer, Hohner Clavinet and Hohner Pianet — in a single instrument. iZotope’s hybrid approach pairs detailed multisampling with physical modeling, so you hear not just the notes but the mechanics: tine behavior, damper noise, key release and the expressive dynamics that make these instruments feel alive.

Electric pianos are deceptively hard to sample well. A static snapshot of a Rhodes misses what players love about it — the way it barks when dug into, purrs when caressed, and breathes through its tremolo. Velvet models that behavior, including adjustable tine age and wear, so each of the four instruments can be dialed from showroom-fresh to beautifully road-worn.

Inside iZotope Velvet

Four icons, one interface. Velvet keeps the focus on playing, with depth available when you want it.

• Four classic instruments: Fender Rhodes, Wurlitzer, Hohner Clavinet and Hohner Pianet — the essential electric piano canon.
• Hybrid modeling: multisampled recordings combined with physical modeling for tine behavior, damper noise and mechanical character.
• Tine aging controls: adjust tine age, wear and voicing to match the exact condition and personality you want.
• Vintage effects chain: period-correct tremolo, chorus, vibrato, phaser, wah and spring reverb for each instrument’s era.
• Amp and cabinet simulation: classic amplifier models matched to each instrument for authentic live and studio tone.
• Expressive velocity response: the full dynamic range from soft, intimate touches to percussive accents.
• Mechanical noise options: optional key release, damper and case resonance for maximum realism.
• Curated presets: studio, live and modern processed starting points crafted for real sessions.

Where iZotope Velvet Earns Its Place

Neo-soul and R&B producers get the Rhodes and Wurlitzer tones the genre demands — no layering tricks required. Funk players get a Clavinet with genuine bite. Singer-songwriters get intimate, dynamic pianos that respond to touch like the real things. And because the effects and amps are built in, iZotope Velvet delivers finished, record-ready sounds without a pedalboard of extra plugins.

No other velvet electric piano package covers four instruments with this depth of modeling. The velocity response is the detail that converts skeptics. Play softly and it whispers; dig in and it growls — the way these instruments behave in a room, and the reason keyboardists remain devoted to them decades later.

In a mix, Velvet’s strength is how little processing it needs. The instruments arrive voiced and balanced, so a touch of EQ and the built-in effects usually finish the job. That efficiency matters on busy sessions — vintage keys should inspire, not demand an hour of tweaking.

The tine aging controls deserve experimentation. A pristine Rhodes suits polished pop; a worn, barking one cuts through dense funk arrangements. Being able to dial that character per track — rather than owning four separate libraries — is the quiet advantage of Velvet’s modeling approach.

iZotope Velvet Compatibility

iZotope Velvet runs on Mac and Windows in all major professional DAWs via VST3, AU and AAX formats. Your license key and installer download are emailed immediately after purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which pianos are included in iZotope Velvet?

Four: the Fender Rhodes, Wurlitzer, Hohner Clavinet and Hohner Pianet — each with multiple character options via the tine modeling controls.

Is it samples or modeling?

Both. iZotope Velvet uses a hybrid of detailed multisampling and physical modeling to capture tone and mechanical behavior together.

How do I receive my purchase?

Your license key and download instructions are emailed immediately after checkout.

Four legends, one honest instrument, zero maintenance — iZotope Velvet is the vintage-keys shortcut working producers rely on. At Plugboutique’s deal price, it is an easy addition to any rig.

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