“The touch is beautiful, it's very responsive”

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What synths does Alicia Keys use?
Alicia Keys' studio piano is a Yamaha C3 Neo, which Native Instruments sampled for her Alicia's Keys virtual piano; on tour she has been seen using a Yamaha grand triggering it through a Muse Receptor. She founded Keys Soulcare, starting with a candle, cream and roller ritual.
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“The touch is beautiful, it's very responsive”
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“I can't wait until I take off my clothes off at night and I've washed my face and I'm gonna say my mantra and light my candle”
About Alicia Keys's gear.
What piano does Alicia Keys play?
Her studio piano is a Yamaha C3 Neo, a 2001 anniversary edition, according to Mix. On tour she has played a Yamaha grand.
Is there an Alicia Keys piano plugin?
Yes, Alicia's Keys by Native Instruments, sampled from her C3 Neo; she said the touch is beautiful and very responsive.
What skincare does Alicia Keys use?
Her own Keys Soulcare, starting with a Sage + Oat Milk Candle, Skin Transformation Cream and Obsidian Facial Roller.
Alicia Keys is the singer, songwriter and pianist behind Songs in A Minor, The Diary of Alicia Keys and Hell's Kitchen. This guide covers her Yamaha studio piano, the virtual piano sampled from it, and her Keys Soulcare ritual.
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