1959 Hidden Electro-Acoustic Piano

The deal

$39 at JRR Shop (down from $59). No coupon code needed. No end date listed - this appears to be an ongoing sale.

What it is

1959 Hidden Electro-Acoustic Piano is a virtual instrument by Sampleson built around a 1959 electro-acoustic piano patent that was never physically constructed. Rather than using samples, it recreates this phantom instrument through spectral modeling, producing a warm, clean, and bright tone with a character similar to a Yamaha CP80 but with its own refined timbre. At just 65 MB installed with no third-party dependencies, it runs as a VST, AU, or standalone on Mac and PC.

Who it's for

Producers who want a distinctive keyboard sound that sits cleanly in a mix - think ambient, lo-fi, cinematic, or pop production where a piano-adjacent texture adds depth without clutter. The spectral design also makes it an ideal starting point for layering with modulation effects like chorus, flanger, and phaser.

Key features

• 88-note spectral modeling engine delivers a consistent, sample-free sound with no velocity artifacts across the full range
• Hammer noise and release sound controls let you dial in how mechanical or clean the instrument feels
• Adjustable resonance and a built-in static noise emulator add authentic vintage patina
• Compact 65 MB install with standalone operation - no Kontakt or third-party player required