Scarbee Mark-1

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The Scarbee Mark-1 is a Kontakt Instrument that brings the iconic sound of the classic electric piano straight to your digital studio. This meticulously sampled instrument captures the warm, rich tones of a legendary 1976 electric piano, ensuring musicians and producers can harness that authentic vintage vibe in their compositions. Perfect for everything from jazz, soul, and funk to modern pop and electronic music, the Scarbee Mark-1 offers a versatile sound palette that stands out in any mix.

Built specifically to integrate seamlessly with the powerful Kontakt software, this plugin is designed for ease of use while maintaining a high level of expressive control. The Scarbee Mark-1 features detailed velocity layers and authentic release samples, providing a realistic playing experience that captures the nuances of a real instrument. Its simple yet effective interface allows users to fine-tune parameters, ensuring that each note resonates just the way you want it.

Whether you're a seasoned studio veteran or a home recording enthusiast, this instrument is a valuable addition to any virtual instrument collection, allowing you to recreate the classic electric piano sound with modern precision and flexibility.

Key Features:

Meticulously sampled from a classic 1976 electric piano.
Designed for use with Kontakt, offering seamless integration.
Detailed velocity layers and release samples for a realistic feel.
Simple interface allowing for easy parameter adjustments.
Versatile sound palette suitable for various music genres.

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Digital Sound

Native Instruments - Scarbee Mark I- KONTAKT #kontakt #vsti #samples

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Scarbee Mark I- KONTAKT - TEST PRESETS by TIAGO MALLEN #rhodes

Tiago Mallen

Scarbee Mark 1 - Jazz improvisation

Thomas Edholm

SCARBEE VINTAGE KEYS - Getting to Know the SCARBEE Mark 1

Groove3

Rhodes Shootout!! Keyscape vs Keysuite vs Mark 1 vs Nord! Who has the best Rhodes sound??

Andrew Mckain

Rhodes Disco Beat / Chord Progression / Scarbee Mark 1

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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Scarbee Mark-1.

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Scarbee Mark 1 becomes more dynamic and realistic in the low end with added compression, amp, distortion, and auto-wah effects.
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The Scarbee Mark 1 benefits significantly from adding stereo tremolo and wet effects, transforming its sound palette.
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User experience

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Some users find Scarbee Mark 1's sound too brittle compared to Keyscape and workstation samples.
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Scarbee Mark 1 is noted for its realistic low-end response, unlike other VSTs like Pianoteq, which excels in pianos but not electric pianos.
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While Scarbee Mark 1 is praised, some users still prefer the sound quality of Keyscape.
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The Arturia Stage-73 V and Addictive Keys Mark One are noted as viable software alternatives, each offering strong custom patch capabilities.
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Setup and maintenance

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Users recommend Vintage Vibe for parts like hammer tips, damper arms, and bushings to improve playability and maintain the instrument over time.
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Scarbee Mark 1 shines when used with custom effects on the channel, enhancing its sound with external processing.
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4.5 out of 5

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ixen

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over 11 years ago

I got the Scarbee Mark-1 with maschine MkII

Pros: Nice warm refined sound, Solid effects.

Cons: Lacks brightness.

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Charlie Puth

Singer, Keyboardist

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Used for the "Rhodes piano" on "Attention", as demonstrated by Puth in this May 5, 2017 Facebook video at 0:23.

Mike Shinoda

Singer, Guitarist

Linkin Park

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During this live stream, Mike uses the scarbee mark 1 electric piano at 22:19

Jack Stratton

Guitarist, Drummer

Vulfpeck

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In this video, Jack mentions using this sampled Rhodes sound at 2:41 in the video.

Shoji Meguro

Guitarist, Composer

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Shoji Meguro is seen using the Scarbee Mark-1 during a composition livestream for the indie game "Guns Undarkness," as documented in the YouTube video "Guns Undarkness Live Shoji Meguro Song Composition #2" by Guns Undarkness.