Acoustic Samples has introduced Wurlie, a new virtual instrument, based on the Wurlitzer 206A piano.

Here’s what they have to say about Wurlie:

Wurlie is a 64 keys Wurlitzer 206A piano, and as the Wurlitzer company named it, a “Student Electronic Piano”, and it has a build in amp and cabinet.

The 206A is a student model, and is very similar to a 200A except for its beige color and build in amp/speaker (it also did not come with a tremolo).  We recorded it both from the direct output using a state of the art DI (Universal Audio Solo 610) and also using a pair of microphones right above the keys next to where the head of a player would be.

We also included our common features like the multiple releases and also included our sympathetic resonance system (both pedal up and down).

You also have access to various commonly used effects and a full control over the midi parameters to make it fit to your keyboards response.

Here’s a preview of Wurlie in action:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YU2EtxNf0AM

Technical details:

• 1.21Gb, 3123 samples.
• 10 Velocity layers for the sustain.
• 20 Velocities for the release.
• Time based release samples for accurate staccato sound.
• Sustain pedal noises (up and down), triggered automatically.
• Independant mix of the acoustic/electric sound.
• Sympathetic resonance on both pedal up and down.
• Complete control over the midi response.
• EQ.
• Vibrato simulation.
• Saturation, chorus and flanger effects.
• Amp simulation of the real cabinet.
• Spring Reverb.
• Advanced UVI scripting giving you access to a simple yet powerful interface and advanced features.

Wurlie is available now for Mac & Windows for 80 EUR.