Scarbee for samples and Pianoteq for modeling.

How does Pianoteq package work?
 
Do you need to buy Pianoteq as a "player" and then also add the Electric Piano instrument?

I have not tried all the options but I like Scarbee Vintage Keys, particularly the Wurlie and Rhodes. There is also Pianet and Clavinet but I think that the Sampletekk ST Clavi is a cut above the Scarbee one.
 
What ever you use Overloud's VKFX effects suite makes a big difference. I seldom have an EP track without having it in FX bin.
 
For less common EPs I like Hollow Sun's CP70 and RMI Electrapiano. Unlike IK, Steve Howell never managed to sample the RMI at multiple velocities, I wonder why that was .
 
 
 

dlesaux
In my opinion, GSi Mr Ray is the closest you'll get to a straight Rhodes sound...

Agreed. I like the old "22" version best. And it's freeware/donationware too.
http://www.genuinesoundware.com/?a=showproduct&b=37#dl

mike_mccue
How does Pianoteq package work?
 
Do you need to buy Pianoteq as a "player" and then also add the Electric Piano instrument?

Exactly. Doesn't matter which version of Pianoteq you start with AFAIK. Version 5 just came out which is meant to be even better than 4.5. Being able to add the Bluthner model is a nice bonus! It's very "demo-able" - full download is under 30MB (not a typo) if memory serves, and just a few keys are disabled.

Thanks Craig.
 
FWIW, I'm reading and appreciating all the posts. I already have the Scarbee stuff, and I've been asking further comments about stuff I don't have or know about. Just wanted to point out that I'm not ignoring, or dismissing the Scarbee love being shown here.
 
Thanks everyone.

Don't forget the GSI Mr. Ray 73. I used the crap out of that thing for the longest time. It seems to have a bigger sound than 22. You do have to use another FX plug for the chorusing/panning FX. Right now, out of convenience, I'm using Lounge Lizard.

Sidroe
Don't forget the GSI Mr. Ray 73. I used the crap out of that thing for the longest time. It seems to have a bigger sound than 22. You do have to use another FX plug for the chorusing/panning FX...

The mk2 version has stereo tremelo.
http://www.genuinesoundware.com/?a=showproduct&b=27

I'm telling you, Broken Wurli is special with an attitude. Couple that with VKFX and wow!

Personally I've always been partial to Mr Ray. Yes, it's free, or donationware or whatever, but it's also the warmest, purest electric piano sound in my arsenal. I like Lounge Lizard for it's versatility. It's great at making messed-up sounds (in a good way) though for a straight Rhodes type sound I find it a little "plinky".
I have Neo Soul keys on my ipad which is awesome. Scoff if you like, but it too is warm and inviting and is undoubtebly the same samples as the plug-in version.