Arturia Wurli V2 Electric Piano Virtual Instrument Plug-In

Arturia 1090-37 Overview

The Wurli V2 from Arturia is a software recreation of the classic Wurlitzer 200 electric piano using circuit modeling. Unlike sample libraries that produce static snapshots of individual events, modeling sets out to reproduce the acoustic properties of the reeds and hammers, key action and amplification, the internal amplification system, and even the acoustic properties of the plastic body.

The legendary bright and overdriven Wurlitzer sound heard on countless classic records came from the original use of boutique effects and mic'd guitar tube amplifiers. To add authenticity to the software, a modeled studio environment was created that includes the same amplifiers, microphones, and effects. And to allow the musician to easily interact with the sound, the user interface features in-depth parameter controls right on the main panel. It's possible to change things like hammer hardness, or the harmonic spectrum, or the dynamic range for instance. The software runs in standalone mode or as a DAW plug-in on the AAX (native), AU, VST2, and VST3 platforms for Mac or Windows computers.

Soulful Electric Bite

• The Wurlitzer electromechanical piano has an undeniably original sound, carrying classics from the Doors and the Stones to Aretha Franklin and Supertramp. Its electrified sound can be spotted a mile off, delivering an effortless funk-and-groove attitude. Arturia's physical modeling technology, Phi, carefully renders every detail of this classic electric piano-the reeds, the pickups, the preamp and output circuit. Transport an authentic and animated Wurli to the DAW, studio, or stage for a warm, gravelly, and melodious piano sound that is like-for-like with the original.
• Wurli V2 faithfully reproduces the model 200, the most popular and enduring from the Wurlitzer lineup. Compact, portable, stable, and stackable, it gets close enough to the dynamic range of an acoustic piano while adding some electromechanical might to match the guitars-giving players a great sounding keyboard they can carry from gig to gig.

At a Glance

• Enhanced model of the classic Wurli piano utilizing advanced Phi physical modeling
• 4 models represented: 200, 200 Bass, 200a, 200a Bass
• Modeled EQ, Tremolo, and Output Stage
• Variety of presets to choose from reflecting the range of voicing possibilities
• Effects pedal rig with 4 slots and 16 FX profiles, including Twin AMP FX (Fender Twin or Leslie) and room ambience selection
• Includes classic stompbox-type modeled effects
• Advanced velocity curve editor and instrument, output, acoustics, and mechanical tuning options
• 64 factory presets
• Extensive MIDI mapping of pedals, effects, and sound-engine parameters
• Redesigned preset browser
• Resizable GUI