8.4Great
Addictive Keys is XLN Audio's sample-based virtual instrument plugin featuring four recorded acoustic and electric keyboard instruments.
Plugin comparison
Addictive Keys vs Modartt Pianoteq 9
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which sampler to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
9.0Essential
Modartt Pianoteq 9 is a physically modelled piano (~50MB) for Mac/Windows/Linux/iOS—Stage €139, Standard €269, PRO €399—with morphing, mics, and per-note PRO editing.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Modartt Pianoteq 9 comes out ahead (9.0). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Addictive Keys | Modartt Pianoteq 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99 | €139–€399 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.4 | 9.0 |
| Formats | VST, AU, AAX (64-bit), Standalone | VST3, AU, AAX, NKS, Standalone |
| Instruments included | Studio Grand, Modern Upright, Electric Grand, Mark One | — |
| Mac requirements | macOS 10.13 or later (64-bit) | — |
| Windows requirements | Windows 10, 11 (64-bit) | — |
| Presets | Presets arranged in ExploreMaps with preview | — |
| Microphone options | Mix and match microphone setups per instrument | — |
| Supported hosts | Ableton Live 10+, Logic Pro 10+, Pro Tools 11+, FL Studio 20+, Reason 10.3+, Reaper 5+, Cubase 10+, Cakewalk by Bandlab | — |
| Type | — | Physically modelled piano / keyboard instrument platform |
| Install size | — | ~50 MB class (instruments modelled, not multi-GB multisamples) |
| Editions | — | Stage (€139), Standard (€269), PRO (€399); Studio bundle (PRO + all packs, higher list) |
| Included packs | — | Stage: 2 packs; Standard: 3 packs; PRO: 4 packs (choose from catalog) |
| Stage features | — | Playable instruments, EQ, velocity curve, effects; limited deep model editing |
| Standard adds | — | Physical parameters (hammers, unisons, etc.), morphing/layering, microphone positioning |
| PRO adds | — | Per-note editing, higher sample-rate options, maximum model control |
| Formats | — | Standalone + VST3/AU/AAX/NKS |
| OS | — | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS |
| Upgrade path | — | Stage→Standard→PRO upgrades available; version upgrades from older Pianoteq often inexpensive |
| Free content | — | Historical instruments and bells included in product messaging |
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