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Authentic electro-mechanical character
Wurli V recreates the unmistakable response and tonal behaviour of the classic Wurlitzer 200-series electric piano using Arturia’s Phi physical modelling technology. Rather than relying on samples, it models the reeds, pickups, preamp, and output circuitry in real time for a highly responsive playing experience. This gives you the dynamic bark, mellow warmth, and expressive bite associated with classic recordings from the ‘60s and ‘70s. And because physical modelling responds naturally to velocity, you can move from soft, rounded tones to aggressive overdriven textures simply through your playing style.
Shape your own Wurli sound
The streamlined interface keeps essential controls within easy reach while offering deep editing options when you need them. Advanced parameters let you adjust tuning behaviour, velocity response, timbre shifts, output stage settings, and even mechanical details like key release noise. There’s also a virtual age control that introduces subtle instability and detuning for a more worn-in vintage feel. Wurli V gives you plenty of flexibility without becoming complicated to navigate.
Built-in effects for studio-ready tones
Wurli V includes a versatile pedal rig with four assignable FX slots and 16 effects to explore. Add spacious reverbs, tape-style delays, modulation, compression, distortion, or classic amp character directly within the instrument. Twin Amp simulations and rotary-style speaker effects make it easy to push the sound into funk, rock, soul, or psychedelic territory, while selectable room ambience helps place the piano naturally in a mix. It’s a practical setup for producers who want mix-ready electric piano tones without relying heavily on external plug-ins.
Lightweight performance for modern workflows
Despite its detailed modelling engine, Wurli V remains highly CPU-efficient, making it well suited to larger production sessions and live performance setups. You can load multiple instances without heavily impacting system performance, which is especially useful when layering keyboard textures across a project. The included preset library also speeds up workflow with a broad selection of ready-made sounds covering clean studio keys, gritty amp-driven tones, spacious ambient textures, and vintage-inspired effects chains. If you like to move quickly when writing or producing, it keeps inspiration flowing without unnecessary setup time.
Powered by technology
Using proprietary modelling algorithms, Wurli V is able to recreate the iconic instruments down to the component parts to create unrivalled realism and immersion. Unmatched in analog emulation, Wurli V is powered by TAE and Phi technologies. TAE offers component-level modelling to accurately present the characteristics and behaviour of the instrument, whilst Phi's state-of-the-art physical modelling brings the acoustic properties into the virtual world for hyper-realism. The result is truly a next-level sound that is indistinguishable from the original to add to your productions.
Reviews
"The Wurlitzer V sounds amazing!!! Just like the real deal, but with no annoying 60 cycle hum! The amp choices are a super cool plus." - Jim McGorman (Music Director)
"The Wurlittzer V is very cool, very intuitive and fun as well. It takes seconds to wrap your head around and the sonic possibilities are vast." - Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater)
"It's amazing how the Arturia Wurlitzer V can take you from a very responsive vintage Wurlie... to far away worlds no other Wurlitzer has ever dreamed of going before. Brilliant !!!" - Scott Kinsey (Tribal Tech)
"Gargantuan selection of classic and modern Wurlitzer sounds. Huge array of effects and tone-shaping controls." - Keyboard US Magazine
"Compared to any other Wurli emulation out there, this is the most flexible and usable of them all. Wurlitzer V from Arturia is an inspiring, gritty, and fully realized Wurlitzer Model 200A inside your computer. If you can rock the Wurli it’s completely worth the asking price." - Sonic Scoop
Features
- Enhanced model of the classic Wurli piano utilizing advanced Phi physical modelling
- Includes Four Wurli models, the 200, 200 Bass, 200a, 200a Bass
- Modelled EQ, Tremolo and Output Stage
- Onboard effects pedal rig with 4 slots and 16 FX profiles, including Twin AMP FX (Fender Twin or Leslie) and room ambiance selection
- Advanced velocity curve editor and instrument, output, acoustics and mechanical tuning options
- Virtual “age” knob lets you simulate vintage hardware to apply subtle detuning
- Over 50 factory presets
General
- Compatible across all major DAWs on both Windows and Mac
- Download, manage and organize your plug-in and updates in Arturia Software Center
- Fully scalable GUI fits any screen size for optimized workflow
- MIDI compatible offers real-time control with your favourite keyboard or controller
- Step-by-step in-app tutorials, showing you crucial parameters and tips inside each plug-in
- Powerful preset browser lets you filter, organise and save your favourite presets to recall in any future sessions
Specifications
- Operating system:
- Mac: macOS 11+
- Windows: Windows 10+
- CPU
- Mac: 2.5 GHz CPU or Apple Silicon M1+
- Windows: 2.5 GHz CPU
- Format:
- Mac: Standalone, AU, AAX, NKS, or VST
- Windows: Standalone, NKS, AAX or VST
- Ram: 4GB
- Disk space: 3GB
- Product code: 1200-138