I have been using it for years, and even used it to replace an “overly MIDI-sounding piano” and for adding tubular bells on a recent mix.įor productions that need a vintage piano or keyboard sound, I look no further. Many do not know of this sample pack, but I find myself going to it time and time again. They can help on virtually any element in the proper context, but I really love them on acoustic guitar and bringing presence to vocals. The GUI is wonderfully retro, and I find that it adds what I like to call “pleasant harshness” to tracks, meaning it helps elements cut through emphatically, without becoming fatiguing. These are very simple and specialized tools that help bring clarity to higher frequencies. Here’s a run down of the numerous plugins that are inspired by Abbey Road, including some of my lesser-known favorites. The studio has evolved with the times, and now in addition to serving as a world-class recording and production facility, it has collaborated with numerous software companies to develop products that allow today’s producers/engineers to emulate the unmistakable sound and vibe of this legendary studio. Abbey Road, “The most famous recording studio in the world” is celebrating its 85 th birthday this year.