January 01, 2026
Blog by Freddie Davies
Electro Grand 70: The Percussive Pulse of a Revolution
Forget standard piano. This is the sound of a musical revolution. There was a moment in the 1970s when the piano stepped out of the background and into the spotlight. Electric grands changed the role of the instrument entirely. They provided sharper attacks, percussive energy, and a tone that could hold its own alongside guitars, synths, and aggressive vocals.
The Electro Grand 70 is the same legendary instrument that stood in the spotlight for iconic artists like Prince, Peter Gabriel, and Alicia Keys. It is the essential, profoundly deep character that became the backbone of rock anthems and jazz ballads alike. It is often described as a vibrant crossbreed between a Rhodes and a Wurlitzer, offering a signature, slightly chorusy, de-tuned vibe that made original 70s and 80s tracks feel magical.
Why the Electric Grand Defined an Era
Electric grands succeeded because they occupied a unique sonic space that traditional acoustic pianos simply could not fill. While a concert grand is beautiful, it can often feel too "cloudy" or dense in a modern mix. The Electro Grand 70 solves this by being harmonically rich without the muddy low-mids. It provides a percussive presence that is bright without being brittle, allowing it to cut through a dense arrangement with ease.
We didn't just sample this legend: we preserved its soul. Captured with an obsessive focus on warmth and depth, every note rings with the energy of a classic analogue recording. We deliberately avoided the "clean" digital sound found in many modern emulations. Instead, we kept the slight instability, the analogue shimmer, and the natural movement of the strings. This is for the creator who values raw character over clinical perfection.
The Soundpaint Advantage
In the Soundpaint engine, the Electro Grand 70 is transformed from a static library into a living instrument.
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Zero-Latency Inspiration: There are no setup rituals or long loading bars. You move from idea to performance instantly.
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Dynamic Range: The engine captures the subtle tonal shifts of every velocity layer, giving you the power to perfectly recreate the anthems you love or craft a completely new sound.
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Modern Utility: Whether you are writing for Pop, R&B, Indie, or Cinematic scores, this instrument sits naturally in the mix without requiring layers of external processing.
Feel the full expressive range of the original hardware under your fingertips. The Electro Grand 70 is not just a tool: it is a piece of music history rebuilt for the modern era.
