XLN Audio AK: Mark One
XLN Audio AK: Mark One is an expressive, soulful, and beautifully sampled vintage electric piano for Addictive Keys, modelled after the iconic Rhodes-style instrument heard on countless classic and contemporary recordings. With its warm bell-like tone, gentle bite, and smooth dynamic response, the Mark One is a go-to choice for soul, jazz, funk, R&B, indie, and modern electronic productions.
Recorded with exceptional detail using premium microphones, DI signal paths, and studio-grade hardware, the Mark One captures every nuance-from soft, mellow chords to expressive, barky accents. Whether you want a warm, vintage feel or a more polished, modern tone, this instrument delivers timeless character with effortless playability.
Warm, Expressive Vintage Electric Piano Tone
The Mark One offers a highly musical blend of warmth, body, and clarity. Its dynamic range and expressive timbre make it suitable for everything from intimate ballads to rhythmic comping and melodic lead lines. With flexible sound shaping options, you can tailor the instrument from vintage mellow to bright and cutting.
Key Highlights
- Authentic Electric Piano Sound: Warm, soulful, and responsive vintage tone.
- High-Quality Multi-Sampling: Deep dynamic layers, mechanical noises, and detailed articulation.
- Flexible Sound Control: Adjust mic positions, DI blend, filters, envelopes, EQ, and built-in FX such as chorus, tremolo, distortion, and reverb.
- Mix-Ready Presets: Includes vintage, modern, smooth, ambient, and experimental sound presets.
- Expressive Performance: Exceptionally dynamic feel for both soft playing and more aggressive attacks.
Perfect For
- Soul, R&B, and neo-soul
- Jazz and fusion
- Indie and alternative
- Pop, electronic, and chill productions
- Any track needing warm, expressive electric piano
Technical Specifications
- Format: Addictive Keys instrument
- Platform: macOS and Windows
- Plugin Formats: VST, AU, AAX
- Content: Multi-sampled vintage electric piano with presets and sound design capabilities
- Requirements: Addictive Keys engine (included with any AK product)
Why Choose AK: Mark One?
XLN Audio AK: Mark One delivers the timeless sound of one of the most beloved electric pianos ever created. Its rich, dynamic, and musical tone adds warmth and emotion to any production, while the deep sampling and flexible shaping tools allow you to craft everything from classic retro keys to modern, polished soundscapes. It's an essential instrument for any producer or keyboardist seeking expressive, characterful keys.