Lounge Lizard EP-5 Upgrade from Lounge Lizard EP-4

Important Note: This is an upgrade path for existing owners of Lounge Lizard EP-4. The standard purchase path is also available here.

Pure 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 first release in 2002, the award-winning Lounge Lizard has continually evolved—now featuring a dedicated synthesis engine for both tine-based and reed-based models.

With a fully redesigned, and state-of-the-art physical modeling core, EP-5 offers unmatched realism and warmth. Instantly access a wide collection of inspiring classic and custom electric piano sounds—each one rich in character and ready to play.

For deeper control, EP-5 puts every element at your fingertips: hammer, tine or reed, pickup, damper noise, and an effects rack. Fine-tune its tone and response to perfectly match your taste and playing style.

Whether on stage or in the studio, Lounge Lizard EP-5 delivers the expressive sound of vintage electric pianos—beautifully packaged with all the tools you need to shape, play, and perform.

Top Features

• Complete electric piano solution
• Great on stage or in the studio
• State-of-the-art physical modeling for unmatched realism
• Onboard effects rack
• Standalone instrument version
• In-depth documentation
• Support for all major plugin formats
• NKS support

What’s New in Lounge Lizard EP-5 

• Dual synthesis engine (tine-based, reed-based)
• Completely redesigned physical modeling core
• Dedicated GUI for each engine
• Redesigned browser with search function
• New library of classic and custom pianos

Neat Features

• Scalable GUI
• Easy synchronization of effects to DAW
• Software keyboard to sample patches without a controller
• Microtuning support

Effects List

• Auto-Wah
• Chorus
• Compressor
• Delay
• Distortion
• Flanger
• NEW-Guitar Amplifier
• Multi-band Equalizer
• Notch
• Phaser
• Reverb
• Tremolo
• Wah-Wah

System Requirements

• Plugin formats: VST2, VST3, AU, AAX Native, NKS, Standalone version

Mac

• macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later (64 bit)
• Intel Core i5 (circa 2015), Apple M1 processor or later
• 64-bit DAW

Windows

• Windows 10 64‑bit or later
• Intel Core i5 (circa 2015) processor or later
• 64-bit DAW