Applied Acoustics Systems Lounge Lizard EP-5 for Mac
Mac AudioLounge Lizard EP-5, from Applied Acoustics Systems, is the latest generation of the company's long-running electric piano instrument for Mac. Instead of sampling a Rhodes or Wurlitzer, it physically models the parts of the instrument — hammer, tine or reed, damper and pickup — so the tone responds to how hard you play. EP-5 introduces a redesigned dual engine with dedicated models for tine-based and reed-based pianos, a refreshed factory library, and MPE support for more expressive performances from compatible controllers.
Key Features
- Dual physical-modelling engines for tine-based and reed-based electric pianos
- Large factory library of professionally crafted presets, including the remastered EP-4 sounds
- Simple and advanced views for quick playing or deep component-level tuning
- Built-in effects chain with EQ, compression, reverb and modulation effects
- MPE support, plus AU, VST, VST3, AAX, NKS and standalone formats on Mac
How to Download
- Make sure your Mac and DAW meet the requirements listed by AAS.
- Get the installer from the developer: Download from the official site
- Install, load it in your DAW or standalone, and work through the classic tine and reed presets.
System Requirements
Lounge Lizard EP-5 runs on a recent version of macOS on Intel or Apple silicon Macs, in a 64-bit host that supports AU, VST, VST3 or AAX plug-ins, or in standalone mode.
FAQs
Is Lounge Lizard EP-5 a sampled piano?
No. It is entirely based on physical modelling, which is why the file size stays small and the sound reacts dynamically to your playing velocity and adjustments.
Can EP-4 owners upgrade?
Yes. Applied Acoustics Systems offers a paid upgrade path for registered Lounge Lizard EP-4 users, and the EP-4 library is included in remastered form.
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