Rather than choose between physical modelling and sampling for its new electric piano plugin, AudioThing has used both techniques to generate its sounds. Known as Wurly, the instrument in question emulates the classic Wurlitzer 200 and 200a models, and takes a hybrid approach to doing it.
The ‘electric’ elements of the sound are all generated using physical modelling. These include the pickup, envelope settings and tremolo (we’re told that the geometry of the pickup and reed has been precisely modelled to ensure maximum authenticity). The ‘mechanical’ elements, meanwhile, use physically modelling and sampling in a bid to make the hammer, key, pedal and ‘clank’ noises sound all the more authentic.
