The Chicago Electric Piano Co | Sample Series Vol. 2 -

A beautiful CEPCo Wurlitzer 200A right in your sampler.

What it is:
A collection of professionally recorded Wurli multi-samples from this iconic custom electric piano.

How we use it:
Any and all Wurlitzer needs.

Why it’s cool:
Get instant access to the sounds of a pristine Wurlitzer 200A by just launching the Ableton Live Session or dropping the WAV files into any sampler or DAW. The Chicago Electric Piano Co | Sample Series Vol. 2 - Wurlitzer 200A

Wurlitzer 200A | History
Straight out of the 1970s, the Wurlitzer 200A was a souped-up take on the original Wurli 200. Sporting a new and improved amp circuit and speaker - the 200A brought that classic Wurlitzer feel and sound with updated mechanics.

Offered up for the first time in 1974, the 200A was available only in a sleek black or avocado green finish. However, custom finishes started popping up from third-party creatives such as the contemporary Chicago Electric Piano Co.

Though production ceased (with the 200A) in the early to mid 1980s - the keyboard's impact on popular music remains immeasurable. From Sun Ra to Supertramp, the has Wurlitzer shined in music spanning all genres since its inception. Chicago Electric Piano Co breathes new life into the instrument with this stunning Live pack, for the modern performer.

The Chicago Electric Piano Co | Shop Spotlight
The Chicago Electric Piano Co is the premiere source for fully restored and custom Rhodes | Wurlitzers | Hohner Clavinets - in addition to an array of lesser known electro-mechanical pianos and vintage keyboards.

CEPCo takes an innovative approach to its role as a restoration shop. The shop has repaired instruments for Steve Albini, Ray LaMontagne, John McIntire of Tortoise, Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy, Pat Sansone, and John Stirratt.

Learn more about their approach to restoration and inventions - check out some of their restored keyboards in action - browse their Reverb Shop.

Sample Series Vol. 2 | Production

Recording | Process

Key Strike and Release Samples recorded
Each note has been sampled three times at different velocities
Premiere Class A components implementing professional gain structure

Tracking | Signal Chain

Wurlitzer 200A Direct Out | Electromagnetic Tines Pickups
Dizengoff D4 Tube Preamp | Discreet Class A Tube Preamp
Apogee Symphony I/O | Audio Sound Card
Pro Tools 12 | Digital Audio Workstation

Reproduction | Modeling
Key Strike and Release multi-samples for each note precisely recreate the natural transient, sustain, and release of the Wurlitzer 200A. It’s natural aftertouch has been preserved with addition of dedicated release samples.

Assigned to each note of the Ableton Live Sampler and Ableton Live Simpler reproduction devices - when qualifying velocities are activated, the individual release samples are then triggered to accurately simulate each note’s natural aftertouch.

Sample Series Vol. 2 | Contents