KIEFER First Impressions | Keyscape Sessions

We are big fans of Kiefer and had a lot of fun showing him Keyscape in a super unique way...triggered from Eric's Custom MIDI'ed Fender Rhodes!
In this video, Eric shows him how the Fender Rhodes is wired to the laptop which is running Keyscape:
• Rhodes USB output to Laptop USB
• Laptop Headphone output to Rhodes Suitcase audio input
At 2:00 minutes in the video, the audio switches from micing the Rhodes Suitcase speakers to the direct digital output of the laptop...with just the pure sound of Keyscape.
Keifer is such a sensitive player and it was a joy to hear him audition a variety of sounds from Keyscape. With his recent release of the fantastic “Superbloom” LP, Kiefer is a true force to be reckoned with...check out the record!
Find out more about Keyscape:
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Kiefer:
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NOTE: Kiefer is using a custom Fender MIDI'ed Rhodes to play Keyscape in this video, but all but all audio is from Keyscape (except when comparing the actual Rhodes sound to the Rhodes from Keyscape).

[@machettman]

if spectrasonics made a standalone hardware keyboard with keyscape, trillian, omnisphere and Stylus RMX in it along with premapped expression wheels, faders and knobs, id buy it in a heartbeat.

[@mrjoeybeats]

Ashton Khan Bruh that wud be sick

[@devilgabo]

Yes! Me too! it will be amazing!

[@MovieAddictMitch]

Dude, that would kill the keyboard game. All they would have to do is make sure they have a clean design and good UI.

[@johnpencemusic]

THIS

[@machettman]

@@MovieAddictMitch yes its success would be entirely dependent on how intuitively they design the UI. but it seems like they have a good approach with all their UIs this far. customizable yet not overly complicated. they know that all their users care about the sound before anything

[@CurranVanWaarde]

*plays the most amazing shit ever* "yeah so that was just all the major chords in random order"

[@CRAETION_]

hahahah I had the same reaction dude. the keyboard is an extension of Kiefer's limbs man

[@godisbollocks]

Kinda was, though.

[@MusicFed]

My God the beauty of this guy’s playing....

[@MoonLanta]

yep, the Bill Evans of our day...minus a whole bunch of block chords and heroin (i hope)

[@BuyingScratchoffsFTW]

Music Fed yes

[@thaDjMauz]

@@MoonLanta probably a lil weed and no more

[@peterterry2583]

IM SAYIN

[@TiteTrax]

You have no idea, Bruh. He's barely playing here and if you EVER get a chance to hear him live, don't let some ditzy chick talk you into going to Comic Con or something else. HaHa!!

[@tonylancer7367]

Imagine taking this back to the '70s, '80s and blowing the minds of people. No, this is not a Rhodes, it is anything you want it to be. The CIA would probably want to stop you for this "supercomputer advancement". This demo blew my mind. A MIDI'ed Fender Rhodes playing Spectrasonics Keyspace through the Fender Rhodes. Too much internet or just enough? I adore the Spectrasonics stuff. Top class.

[@tunjioluwajuyemi]

i know, right? Next thing you know they will have a microphone that will have you talk into it and then into the computer and have it send the processed signal to you vocal chords and out your mouth so your voice sounds like stereo effects. But then it will also let other people speak into the same microphone and have it go to your vocal chords and out your mouth so your voice speaks other people’s voices.

[@Theboydevoye]

lol!

[@rios_5314]

I spent $2,800 on a new macbook pro 16 just for this man! this is the future for musicians. Keyscape upright piano, mks,rhodes just to name a few, like cory henry said in the keyscape introduction video it's over man, keyscape best in class.

[@cy9105]

5:47 Kiefer: I don’t even know (scratches his head) Also Kiefer: Crafts one of the most beautiful improvisations I’ve ever heard. If you ever have an opportunity to catch Kiefer live, do it. You won’t be disappointed. Great job with Keyscape, Eric. It’s so subtle, dynamic, and expressive.

[@SpectrasonicsVIDEO]

Eric says Thx!❤

[@khoiduy1151]

Kiefer: uses his own hands to do magic* Also kiefer: that's crazy...

[@lucasmartin7845]

Keyscape has a unique depth to the sound, the sounds are so good, that i could eat them with ice cream and waffles.

[@zuluswazi9470]

Hahaha, glad i'm not on alone on the ice cream along nice things like music. all the way from Swaziland. Enjoy, be safe.

[@bighousemusic628]

I don't know what ad/Da converters they use to sample keyscape instruments but not even electronic high end keyboards synthesizer sounds does not come close keyscape sounds better than electronic keyboards cost tens of thousands of dollars

[@TrendOrchestra]

I love how you can see Eric's passion for the product. Just smiles, smiles, smiles.

[@joeskutnik8696]

Keyscape is my go-to for getting any ideas out. Thanks for making my favorite vst.

[@StatD]

"I don't even know how I would play over something like this..." *Creates the beginnings of one the greatest compositions of all time*

[@NikolausBrocke]

Eric's sounds are here to stay. And that's very hard to archive in the ever so fast changing software industry. Look at Trilogy for instance. It's a very old plugin and you still can't find a better sounding plugin for bass. You don't pay for spectrasonic products, you invest in it.

[@BlackenedNL]

Kiefer makes such chill music. His next EP should be full Keyscape and Trilian :)

[@lovejazzloverap]

It's going to be a studio album, with live playing on it. Even better.

[@TravisLohmannMusic]

can you recommend a good album for me to start with of his?

[@lovejazzloverap]

Can't go wrong with either Kickinit Alone or happysad sunday, all of his catalog is dope.

[@jefgibbons]

What!! Kiefer... you guys are just getting all of my favourite artists!! He just blew us away at a live show in November... INCREDIBLE musician, incredible performer, and just a great guy!!

[@mfakkamusic]

Kief Daddy Supreme is just killin the game

[@creativical]

You know you've got the real shit when you trigger virtual Rhodes via playing on the actual Instrument!

[@adityasaxena7374]

Me: This guy plays with so much emotion Kiefer: THAT WAS ALL THE MAJOR CHORDS IN RANDOM ORDER

[@Ninosmusic]

The sounds are spectacular, but man Kief is one the greatest modern producers/musicians I've ever heard

[@flacobass]

Eric has given us almost unthinkable realities through his ingenuity and creative skills as an accomplished musician, engineer and scientist! I can't even fathom having had something of this caliber back when I was coming up actually playing these physical instruments. I'm still stunned every time I call up both factory and my own patches in Keyscape, Omnisphere and Trilian. Constant inspiration every time! Thank you Eric Persing!!

[@SpectrasonicsVIDEO]

So kind of you! That’s why we do what we do. Thank you for all your support!

[@acfg9095]

@@SpectrasonicsVIDEO hi, I also use keyscape and it is very nice. If I play live with Keyscape, the sound is coming from my laptop, and that has a little bit delay. I was wondering if there is any way to make the sound of Keyscape coming out of my piano, without delay.

[@SpectrasonicsVIDEO]

Please reach out to our Tech Support team - they'll be happy to help you out with this! [e-mail] 🙂

[@J053B01L]

not to mention that CLASSIC D-50

[@LisaBellaDonnaMusic]

This is so amazing • in every way ❤️ This is pretty much the perfect setup. A beautifully dialed in MIDI RHODES + KEYSCAPE = MUSICAL LIBERATION. Wow...

[@SpectrasonicsVIDEO]

Lisa, we need to get you on our videos! We will reach out! :-)

[@theonlyonelucius5843]

Keyscape C7 is great. Would love to see a Steinway Model D with keyscape

[@TSTBand]

Honestly, this is not just a Sample Library, this people of Spectrasonics have made ART in the form of Sample Libraries, the fundamental elements to connect with the music you want to portrait, the Keyscape software just allow you to feel it. My congratulations to all the team of Spectrasonics, you really nailed with this product in a way that is difficult to achieve to anybody else!.

[@SpectrasonicsVIDEO]

🙌🙌🙌

[@acfg9095]

Which laptop are u using?​@@SpectrasonicsVIDEO

[@RainbowicalPrisim]

I met up with Kiefer for a lesson a few years ago and we were discussing gear. After telling him about my Fender Rhodes, he said you should always stick with analog gear cause it’s better. I think Keyscape is one of the only exceptions when it comes to digital gear for me.

[@shanesprague764]

How delicately he runs down the piano 6:58

[@thegimpsometimes5937]

I cant tell you how much i relate to the guy coming up smiling ear to ear telling him how it works and pulling the classic "ok ill shut up and leave and let you do your thing" as soon as dude starts playing

[@boimesa8190]

Damn! Spectrasonics really trying hard to stay relevant... AND ITS WORKING!

[@csjr9]

Got damn Kiefer is DOPE AF!!!!!!

[@Ehmuhson]

Don't mind me, just back for my weekly dose of Kiefer noodling with these amazing patches.

[@Christian-dr4ge]

yes kiefer ! Never trying to be showy always going for feel

[@robert_mcnair]

Takin' me to the land of make believe with that upright tone.

[@MrLouloulepoux]

you guys should bring Tigran Hamasyan to showcase your soft. He is the most talented of them all!

[@scrivener3872]

darksioul agreed!

[@dm2779]

YES

[@antonioguzman5653]

I was about to write the same thing :D

[@karldejong5731]

YES

[@keathmueller7826]

he's a great composer, but pure talent? Prolly' Jacob Collier for sure

[@bwalkeri]

I wonder what goes through people’s minds that are this good at playing piano. I’m decent and definitely have a ton of room to grow, wish I coulda started in childhood.

[@jordan6988]

@@BryWMac perfect way of explaining it. At first its work and you gotta think but after a couple years everythings natural and you can venture off without a thought. Best thing ive ever done for myself was learn to play

[@tedl7538]

When you have the experience, training and talent, then being in flow means NOT thinking.

[@lee_the_underground_producer]

Spectrasonics look at what u guys making me do at this time of night smh. 3:22 and im about to purchase your product omnisphere then see this and i cant choose. Im having a extremely hard time picking this between omnisphere. Idk what to do. All this 🔥🔥🔥🔥🎹🎹🎵🎵 maaaaan im amazed and nervous right now lol. Plus i only have enough to purchase 1 for now

[@RobMeijers]

Legendary sounds, astonishing dynamic range

[@jayeff8096]

That A/B between rhodes and keyscape was ridiculous! The future has most definitely arrived hahaha.

[@brucewalker3944]

I never expected to be lost in time. I'm so thankful for hearing this unique melodic style

[@dukeengine1339]

Guys you all do a great job, thank you! Your products are awesome...

[@sax0tenor158]

I'm a huge fan of Keyscape. It's sooooo perfect.

[@brevenube]

Kiefer needs a solo piano album!!

[@therealdaniel4909]

One day I'll buy Keyscape 😭 it's so good. I just love it

[@MikeBaas]

I CANNOT HEAR THE DIFFERENCE

[@thegroove2000]

KIEFER looked genuinly impressed. Blown away.

[@degheltproductions]

Keyscape is dope ! I am using it everyday, everything that comes from Spectrasonics is made by musicians for musicians, Thank you Eric and your wonderful team ! You are the best !

[@RXMUZIX]

keyscape can run with imac 2013 ? it better for imac 2013 ?

[@SpectrasonicsVIDEO]

You can check the system requirements here: www.spectrasonics.net/products/keyscape/index.php#sysreq Feel free to also contact [e-mail] with any other questions!

[@RXMUZIX]

SpectrasonicsVIDEO thx

[@Drfresh1402]

When Spectrasonics drops a product, there is no need to demo, Only the need to purchase exists. I literally check their site monthly to see if anything else is out.

[@Theboydevoye]

man when he hit those first two chords on the grand i was like :-) to :,-)

[@jbivphotography]

DAMN THIS THING SOUNDS GOOD! Having a hard time not just buying this right now.

[@thaDjMauz]

I wish we could give kiefer 2 extra arms or a telepathic twin si he could play bass at the same time

[@walterearl5138]

Beautiful guys I use keyscape a lot thank you guys it's amazing Walter Earl

[@theaudioeng]

Told you it was the best out there ..... (!). Nice Eric & team, as well as of course Kiefer here. Sweet session!! Love my Keyscape and Omnisphere too naturally. Be safe all ..... 🖐😷🎹👍🎶🌍🍻

[@paapabeatz]

What's the Specs for that Laptop? @Spectrasonics

[@kn-ij9pq]

Keyscape will be King of Pianos, if Steinway joined.

[@tvariuness]

this is the best advert for this product periodt. i brought mine off this video.

[@TheBawss90]

3:14 Kief trynna play his songs without anybody noticing

[@shikaman]

Thats "Dope Nerd" right ?

[@shikaman]

Or "Tubesocks" ? Shit, i'm confused.

[@DavidLiMusic]

it's called "IDK"

[@aayushpathakFHL]

Tubesocks is at 2:12

[@MrSunnyBra]

Someone in the Spectrasonics’ team got that discerning ear. Super good work on getting Kiefer in guys and girls 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@applecider]

man.. the rhodes on this thing is so close its scary really makes you think about how much technology advanced

[@gphiproductions]

Very nice keyboard/piano playing. 👍🏽 to Spectrasonics/Keyscape! 👍🏽 🎹 🎶

[@MusicFed]

Can someone recommend an album from this guy where he plays similar music to this from this video?

[@henriquealejandro7247]

He's playing a lot of Lil excerpts from his album "kickin it alone", very chill stuff. His album "happysad" also got those upright lofi piano vibes. It's great

[@TallSomeone]

What a real musical spirit. Eric, you serve this world well.

[@jimmoore6514]

Kiefer, man. Absolutely stunning player. Great video!

[@GrumpyStormtrooper]

2:05 what the fuck that sounds exactly like my old upright piano

[@jabbarindabenz]

Had all your products from the beginning keep up the good work

[@beng2617]

I've always wondering where to begin learning how to play like this. I know chord structures and theory but how do you just throw them together like this. So beautiful

[@Astrothunder_]

To be fair, some of what Kiefer is playing in this demo is NOT just “stuff he threw together”. They are real melodies from different beats he’s played over the years.

[@Heavee773]

kief you play so heavenly!

[@martinkent_]

That’s crazy... it’s actually super realistic

[@ryantakach1478]

His playing do be touching my soul

[@creepkilla007]

Love this homies music. Glad you guys are getting such a great variety of musicians and pianist.

[@josetorres5566]

That's all magical happens.

[@j4s0n67]

this is just pure magic lmao this is sooo cool you guys working for keyscape did an awesome job

[@GiacomoParrinello]

I don't know if I want to go back to my life now. I think I'll stay locked in the bathroom for a while. That's not crazy, this is unbelievable. I understand who states that would like to "eat" these sounds, I would too.

[@AGoodVibe]

Love Kiefer! Thanks for these videos. Keyscape demos are the best.

[@AZIZ18691]

Wow it sounds gorgeous and with Kiefer playing it’s mind blowing.

[@MusicFed]

That blue sparkle Rhodes tho....

[@blakusp]

Beautiful! This is a Rhodes MIDI mod?

[@SpectrasonicsVIDEO]

Yep! Eric's Custom MIDI'ed Fender Rhodes!

[@DavidBoura]

@@SpectrasonicsVIDEO with velocity detection?!

[@SpectrasonicsVIDEO]

Yes, it uses optical sensors for extremely accurate hi-resolution velocity detection.

[@tonylancer7367]

@@SpectrasonicsVIDEO Is Eric a magician or something? Honestly he needs to become a professor and teach music electronics or something. I would definitely register/buy/do whatever it takes to learn from him and his team.

[@bblix]

@@SpectrasonicsVIDEO Is it the QRS PNOscan?

[@MatthewBlackMedia]

Came here to buy Keyscape... left buying a Rhodes and Keyscape...

[@lupash]

Cinematic C7 is probably the best piano you can get on a computer. I constantly get stuck on it, I just can't not use it, be it a song I'm composing or just a quick impro (it's my default template also).

[@rafaelpernil]

I'm in love with the sound of that upright. It always inspires me to explore new dimensions

[@NVTIVE247]

These guys are pioneers with these sounds.. And Kiefer blessing the keys too 🤯

[@Apoz]

Great video! What kind of speakers/headphones would you recommend complimenting the KEYSCAPE library? I have the ADAM Audio T7V, but I can't seem to get them to sound well. Do you have any advice on positioning?

[@applejuicedaddy]

That was the most magical thing I’ve ever heard in my life

[@BounceboyProductions]

Wow this guy is such a wonderful pianist, what a talent👏👏🙏. And I’ve said before. keyscape is my go to sound source 👏👏👍

[@samuelele]

This guy is a magician at the piano. Just amazing

[@HOUCEMATE]

Not only does this guy have a sparkle top, he retrofitted it with MIDI too... If that's not balling then I don't know what is; what a player

[@kristopheryunker1319]

Please make a standalone Keyscape keyboard! That would be glorious and destroy the market of keyboards.

[@s1dest3p]

What song is he playing at the end? It sounds so familiar.

[@christophschuermann6512]

Thank you eric for this beatiful plugin, ohh no its a wonderful instrument! To complete my spectrasonic-family, i could not longer resist and will buy it soon.

[@framax67]

Maestro, your hands are so amazing on this Rhodes ! sounds so beautiful !

[@koreanfriedchildren]

I want that Rhodes LA custom tho

[@infuseme2]

Seeing a man's mind blown is amazing...

[@markiplierSINGSbadly]

I get intermittent clicks on pops on Keyscape no matter what ASIO buffer settings or stream brake settings I try... Could this be because I'm streaming from HDD?

[@SpectrasonicsVIDEO]

Reach out to Tech Support - they'll be glad to help diagnose this and sort it out! [e-mail]

[@darryladams6780]

3:38 to 3:50 took me out.. I laid on the floor.

[@imuawarriors]

so nice. this is the kind of piano playing I'd like to learn....

[@jazzg4570]

Aye my nigga Kief🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@snoopdoggdankkush9285]

Bro how does everyone not know about keyscape!!!!

[@darrenhirst9900]

Spectrasonics There is bragging but you're just showing off 😂 Number 1 for a reason.

[@visionmusic2097]

There are so many players that are amazing, but no matter how many chords they play, it's the 'Touch' that really makes you feel the emotion in the song or loop. Kiefer has a majestic touch on the keys, that many don't have. Deffo one of my favourite players.

[@downpatmusic]

Very cool midi'd suitcase (never seen one) and the Keyscape and actual Rhodes sound pretty close as Kiefer points out.

[@ChekuL8er]

Keyscape is great... but what camera did you guys film this with!?? Sheesh

[@YASIR.K]

wow ..... 👍🍻

[@KentoSky]

It's too tasty

[@gtheskater]

I wish this demo lasted longer... still amazing though