First Look: Motion Keys by Sample Logic

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When it comes to adding rhythm and movement to pianos and keys, Motion Keys by Sample Logic does it in spades. This library has an almost unlimited amount of options for sound-shaping and a healthy dose of presets to boot. Motion Keys is one of the best keyboard-focused instruments I have come across in a while.

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At the time of posting Motion Keys is available for the introductory price of $199.99 (reg $299.99) from Sample Logic

 

First Look: Motion Keys by Sample Logic

Motion Keys main interface with 4 sample banks and X-Y morph controller.

With Motion Keys, Sample Logic have taken their signature 4-channel Kontakt engine and used it to add rhythm and movement to pianos, keyboards, and all things keys. With a ton of sound-shaping options and control for sound designers, composers and sound design enthusiasts in general  It contains plenty of presets for everyone else who want to get right down to making music. Motion Keys is one of the best keyboard-focused instruments I have come across in a while.

Motion Keys browser is very helpful with tags and categories for discovering the instrument presets.

 

Motion Keys normally sells for $299 from Sample Logic
At the time of posting Motion Keys is available for the introductory price of $199.99 (reg $299.99) from Sample Logic

Facts

The Step Sequencing engine in Motion Keys follows the long tradition of Sample Logic including powerful DAW-level controls all from inside the instrument. This is the ‘key’ to the instrument’s ability for presets and patches to playback one-note-wonders.

 

Motion Keys FX engine expands this hybrid instruments far beyond the sounds of the original sample set.

Motion Keys includes 12 GB of sample content downloads

It includes 483 sampled instruments and presets over 10,400 audio samples.

Motion Keys uses Sample Logic’s proprietary quad-core step animator, including their XY motion engines

It requires the full version of Kontakt 5.8.1 or higher

Motion Keys normally sells for $299 from Sample Logic
At the time of posting Motion Keys is available for the introductory price of $199.99 (reg $299.99) from Sample Logic

 

Demos of Motion Keys by Sample Logic

Videos of Motion Keys by Sample Logic

Sample Library Review contributor Raborn Johnson shares a first look at Motion Keys by Sample Logic
“One of the best keyboard-focused instruments I have come across in a while. Motion Keys for Kontakt adds rhythm &movement to pianos & keys with nearly unlimited options for sound-shaping.”