Applied Acoustics Systems Introduces Lounge Lizard EP-5: A Perfect Choice for Electric Piano Purists and Sound Designers Alike

One of Canada’s most innovative plug-in development companies has done it again.

Applied Acoustics Systems recently launched Lounge Lizard EP-5, the latest iteration of its beloved electric piano instrument, and it brings fresh life, nuance, and sonic depth to one of the most iconic plugins of the last two decades. Available now for macOS and Windows, EP-5 marks a powerful step forward for the Lounge Lizard, offering a next-level fusion of vintage authenticity while simultaneously creating flexible opportunities for modern sound design.

EP-5 boasts a completely overhauled physical modeling core, now powered by a dual-engine architecture that precisely models both tine-based and reed-based electric pianos. This split-engine approach is about accuracy as much as it’s about feel. Whether you’re after the shimmer of a Rhodes or the bark of a Wurlitzer, EP-5 gives you that tactile sense of playing a real instrument, with every subtle hammer strike and pickup hum dialed in to perfection. “It’s a perfect example of how authentic and musical physical modeling can be,” says AAS CTO Philippe Dérogis.

A fully redesigned interface gives players intuitive access to each engine, while a refreshed browser and all-new library deliver both tried-and-true classics and bold custom sounds. For those who like to get under the hood, EP-5 opens up detailed controls for shaping timbre, noise, dynamics, and beyond, all wrapped in AAS’s signature, studio-grade effects rack.

As Dérogis puts it: “We believe the result is an electric piano that’s truly fun and satisfying to play.” Whether you’re crafting smoky lounge vibes, punchy funk stabs, or space-age soul textures, Lounge Lizard EP-5 gives you the tools, the tone, and the freedom to do it your way.

It’s available now for $199, with generous intro pricing at $149 until July 2. Upgrades from previous iterations of Lounge Lizard start at $49.

More info can be found here!