Markus

About

Markus is a keys and organ plugin by Sampleson. It is an 88-note electric piano built from a spectral model rather than recorded samples. Its harmonic spectrum was recreated from a vintage electric piano, with each note and velocity worked out by hand. It includes Preamp, Reverb and Phaser effects, along with Bells and Releases controls.

What it sounds like

Sampleson describes the bells as more natural, the low range as darker, and the velocity responses as improved. Low-velocity response and low-frequency inharmonics were improved, and release noises were redesigned.

Features

• 88-note electric piano
• Spectral model, no samples
• Preamp, Reverb and Phaser effects included
• Bells and Releases controls
• Adjustable non-linear velocity
• No layer switching, smooth velocity curve
• Needs no player or third-party host