Montreal, Canada—November 6, 2025—Applied Acoustics Systems announces the official release of version 5.1 of its Lounge Lizard EP-5 electric piano for macOS and Windows.
Applied Acoustics Systems is pleased to announce that Lounge Lizard EP-5 now includes MPE support. MPE introduces a new level of expressiveness and versatility that adds a modern edge to the classic electric piano and lets performances breathe with even greater nuance. Version 5.1 also includes a redesigned Settings panel and minor bug fixes.
This update is free of charge for all registered Lounge Lizard EP-5 users and is available directly from the AAS user portal. Lounge Lizard EP-5 is available at the suggested retail price of US$199. The upgrade for users of a previous version of Lounge Lizard EP is priced at $79.
Lounge Lizard EP-5 runs on both macOS and Windows, either in standalone mode or within 64-bit host sequencers that support the VST2, VST3, Audio Units, and AAX Native plug-in formats. It is also NKS compatible.
Lounge Lizard EP-5 — Authentic Vintage Vibe, Perfectly Captured
Modeled after the most sought-after vintage electric pianos, Lounge Lizard EP-5 is a complete solution that delivers the authentic tone, action, and feel of classic instruments. Since its debut in 2002, the award-winning Lounge Lizard has continually evolved—now featuring a dual-engine architecture dedicated to faithfully modeling both tine-based and reed-based pianos.
With a fully redesigned, state-of-the-art physical modeling core, EP-5 offers unmatched realism, warmth, and expressiveness. Instantly explore a curated library of inspiring classic and custom electric piano sounds—each rich in character and ready to play.
Lounge Lizard EP-5 electric piano
https://www.applied-acoustics.com/lounge-lizard-ep-5/
About Applied Acoustics Systems
Applied Acoustics Systems (AAS) was founded in 1998 and is based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. As a privately-held company, it specializes in software-based synthesis tools for professional musicians and sound designers. Since releasing Tassman, the first virtual instrument based on physical modeling, AAS has come to be recognized as the industry leader in this exciting new field of synthesis.
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Eric Thibeault
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