Radical Keys from Propellerhead is a rack extension for Reason that is designed to be a professional-sounding, straightforward, and flexible virtual electric piano. Radical Keys combines sample playback with cutting edge physical modelling to generate realistic-quality sounds and a seamless dynamic response with the freedom to tweak sounds in any direction. The instrument features sympathetic resonance, which means that any undamped tines or reeds with ring along with the currently played notes (tines/reeds), bringing a new dimension to the sound.

Three Electric Pianos    Rhodes, Wurlitzer, and Pianet    Sample Playback and Physical Modeling    Sympathetic Resonance Adds Dimension    Mono and Stereo Effects    Tremolo, Compressor, Overdrive, EQ    Phaser, Chorus, and Ambience    Rack Extension for Reason 6.5 or Later    Works with Reason Essentials 1.5 or Later

• Rhodes: This is a Rhodes Mk I Seventy-Three. The Rhodes uses steel tines in combination with electromagnetic pickups to generate its sound. The tines and pickups can be mechanically adjusted to achieve different sound characters. This particular Rhodes was adjusted to the “old school” sound with that nice “barking” effect when played at high velocities. The Rhodes sound usually blends in very well with other instruments in the mix
• Wurlitzer: The famous Wurlitzer 200A has a brighter and more “hollow” sound than the Rhodes, especially when played at high velocities. This makes the Wurly often stand out nicely in the mix. The Wurlitzer uses steel reeds together with electrostatic pickups to generate its sound
• Pianet: This is a Hohner Pianet T. The Pianet T uses steel reeds in combination with electro-magnetic pickups. Instead of hitting the reeds, the reeds are activated by sticky silicon rubber activation pads that are pulled from the reeds, causing them to vibrate. The same activation pads then work as dampers when the keys are released. The Pianet T does not feature any active electronics so the output signal has to be amplified, for example, by a guitar amplifier

• Velocity
  • Low
  • Curve
  • High
• Tune
  • Cent
  • Drift
• Resonance
  • Level
  • Release Time
• Envelope
  • Attack
  • Decay Curve
  • Release
• Mechanics
  • Key Down
  • Key Up
  • Pedal
    

     

• Tremolo
• Compressor
• Overdrive
• Equalizer
• Phaser
• Chorus
• Ambience (stereo reverb)

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. If I have a new laptop, how can I transfer the software to the new laptop?

A: Just re-download software to new unit. If the unit is driven by dongle insert dongle first and then redownload software. Make sure to deactivate your key before reinstalling.

Q: 2. How do I connect this to a thunderbolt 2 iMac?

A: The Micro Panel comes with a USB to USB-C cable which will work with any USB computer connection. The panel is USB controlled. It does not need USB3 or Thunderbolt to work.

Q: 3. Will this work as a CCU controller through a Blackmagic switcher?

A: Yes. But needs to be connected to a computer in order to drive camera functions.

Q: 4. Some users have reported issues with Mac Silcon (M1 & M2). Have these ben resolved? Are there any outstanding compatibility issues?

A: Yes, There have been issues mainly because of Apples updated Operating systems for the Mac M1. Black Magic Update - * For Davinci Resolve, Make sure that you are running the latest version of Davinci Resolve / Studio : currently 18.0.1 released on July 26 2022. * Use the Control Panel Setup Utility Check for a firmware update, when the Resolve Micro Panel is connected.

Q: 5. What version of resolve studio is included?

A: The license key included will allow you to download the latest version of Davinci Resolve.

Q: 6. Does this come with a full version of Davinci Resolve?

A: No, however this panel will easily work with the free version of Resolve.

Q: 7. What is the external diameter of this Extension Tube?

A: That information is not given by Explore Scientific

Q: 8. what is the diameter of this tube?

A: ask MFR

Q: 9. Can we upgrade the included activation key to a USB dongle with a fee? Thanks.

A: Unfortunately, Black Magic does not have an option to convert the DaVinci Resolve Studio activation code included with the Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve Micro Panel to a Dongle license.

Q: 10. So does it including Resolve Studio activation card?

A: Yes the Mini panel comes with the DaVinci Resolve Studio Activation Card