Virtual Electric Piano: the soulful sound of keys, reimagined
Virtual Electric Piano: timeless tones in the digital age
The electric piano is more than just the Fender Rhodes. From the biting bark of the Wurlitzer to the crystalline ring of the Yamaha CP-70, these instruments have shaped the sound of entire decades — across jazz, funk, pop, neo-soul, and even cinematic scores.
Today, creators can bring these iconic textures into any DAW with virtual electric pianos that faithfully emulate the warmth, grit, and dynamic expressiveness of their analog ancestors. Whether you’re chasing the soulful vibe of a Rhodes, the punchy edge of a Wurly, or the hybrid stage tones of instruments like the Roland RD series, the right virtual tool can make all the difference.
Inside ONE Instrument®, you’ll find a growing library of curated electric pianos — free and premium — all tagged, catalogued, and instantly playable in one unified interface. No need to manage multiple plugins: just load, layer, and play.
In the list below, we’ve selected some of the best virtual electric piano plugins available today. Some are free, others premium — all are compatible with macOS and carefully tested by our team to ensure quality and usability.
LABS Electric Piano
A warm, atmospheric take on electric piano tones from Spitfire Audio.
https://labs.spitfireaudio.com/packs/electric-piano
NoiseAsh Sweetcase EP
A polished Rhodes-style plugin with controls for tone and effects.
https://noiseash.com/sweetcase-vintage-electric-piano/
Golden Piano – Agus Hardiman
A free piano VST and AU that captures the nostalgic, iconic tones of the late ’80s and early ’90s. Smooth, bright, and perfect for retro pop, R&B, or cinematic flashbacks.
https://agushardiman.tv/golden-piano-vst-free-piano-vst-with-the-sound-of-80s-90s-the-golden-era-of-music/
Mr. Ray 73
Classic ‘70s electric piano sound with adjustable dynamics and FX.
https://www.genuinesoundware.com/?a=showproduct&b=27
Keyzone Classic
ncludes a solid sampled Rhodes along with other vintage keys.
https://plugins4free.com/plugin/2848/
DSK RhodeZ
Six Rhodes variations, with chorus, reverb and filter control.
https://www.dskmusic.com/dsk-rhodez/
4Front R-Piano
Lightweight plugin with a clean, bell-like Rhodes tone.
http://www.yohng.com/software/rpiano.html
DSK Elektrik Keys
Multi-layer instrument with electric piano, FM and hybrid sounds.
https://www.dskmusic.com/dsk-elektrik-keys/
Addictive Keys – Mark One
A beautiful Fender Rhodes Mk I sampled by XLN Audio.
https://www.xlnaudio.com/products/addictive_keys/instrument/mark_one
The Wurlitzer: bark, bite, and attitude
Sharper and more percussive than the Rhodes, the Wurly offers grit and presence. Perfect for soul, rock and lo-fi textures.
Wursy
A modern, expressive free Wurlitzer plugin by Sampleson.
https://sampleson.com/wursy.html
Lounge Lizard EP-4
Physical modeling plugin with excellent Wurlitzer presets.
https://www.applied-acoustics.com/lounge-lizard-ep-4/
The DX7 Electric Piano: the digital revolution
The Yamaha DX7’s iconic “E.PIANO 1” preset became the sound of ’80s and ’90s pop and R&B.
Dexed
The most accurate and stable free DX7 emulator available.
https://asb2m10.github.io/dexed/
DX7 V by Arturia
Faithful emulation of the Yamaha DX7 with extra features.
https://www.arturia.com/products/software-instruments/dx7-v/overview
FM8 by Native Instruments
Advanced FM synthesis plugin inspired by the DX7 legacy.
https://www.native-instruments.com/en/products/komplete/synths/fm8/
The RD-1000 and MKS-20: digital warmth for timeless ballads
Used by legends like Lucio Dalla, Elton John and Zucchero, the RD-1000 and its rackmount sibling MKS-20 offered a unique digital piano tone with incredible musicality — clean yet expressive, soft but full.
Digital Synsations Vol.1 by UVI
Commercial library featuring RD/MKS-style tones with high detail.
https://www.uvi.net/en/vintage-synth/digital-synsations.html
A unified space for electric keys: ONE Instrument®
Load, preview, layer and play all your favorite virtual electric pianos — from Rhodes to DX to RD — in a single creative interface. Whether you’re crafting lo-fi beats, composing soundtracks or layering textures in a DAW, ONE Instrument® gives you an organized and fluid environment to work in.
https://infinity.audio/one-instrument