Radical Keys provides deep control over the signal path and mechanical behavior:
: Shifts the instrument's personality from subdued and mellow to "agitated" and aggressive, helping it either sit back or cut through a mix.
: Known for a brighter, punchier, and more "hollow" sound that stands out in dense mixes. Reason RE Radical Keys [WiN]
is a virtual electric piano Rack Extension for the Reason Studios ecosystem that blends high-fidelity sampling with physical modeling to recreate three iconic keyboard instruments: the Rhodes Mk1 , Wurlitzer 200A , and Hohner Pianet-T . It is powered by the "Radical Engine," which allows users to move beyond static samples by providing infinitely tweakable, real-time control over the character and physical nuances of the sound. Included Instruments
: It is a Rack Extension (RE) and requires Reason (version 6.5 or later) or the Reason Rack Plugin to function. It cannot be used as a standalone VST or AU plugin outside the Reason environment. Radical Keys provides deep control over the signal
: You can mix and match three different recording paths— Clean Line (direct output), Amplifier (captured via a Neumann U47 or RCA ribbon mic), and Room (using Sennheiser MKE boundary mics for ambience).
: Features steel tines and electromagnetic pickups, adjusted for an "old school" character that "barks" when played at high velocities. Wurlitzer 200A It is powered by the "Radical Engine," which
: The plugin is available as a perpetual license through Reason Studios or retailers like Thomann and B&H Photo . It is also included in the Reason+ subscription service.