Sonic Nomad have uodated Cheap Keys and Fuego for iPadOS, each available for $5.99. The desktop versions of each are currently on offer:
- Cheap Keys – $29.00 (usually $99.00)
- Fuego – $29.00 (usually $99.00)
What’s new:
- Improved MPE support for more expressive performance
- Added MIDI Out on AUv3 – Fixed LFO syncing to host tempo
- Enhanced legato for smoother playability
- Lowered reverb levels across factory presets for better mix clarity
- General stability improvements and bug fixes
Cheap Keys
Cheap Keys is a nostalgic cross-platform virtual instrument inspired by the charming budget home keyboards of the 80s and 90s. Packed with 200+ sounds and 200+ drag-and-drop MIDI files, Cheap Keys gives you everything you need to spark retro, lo-fi inspiration in seconds.
Explore a playful collection of sounds including brass, guitars, keys, mallets, pads, pianos, strings, synths, and winds —each designed to capture the imperfect, character-filled tone of classic vintage home keyboards and drop seamlessly into your workflow.
Whether you’re producing lo-fi beats, retro pop, indie tracks, or nostalgic soundscapes, Cheap Keys’ curated MIDI library helps you build ideas fast. Just drag, drop, and bring instant vintage flavor to your productions.
With its intuitive interface, fast-loading presets, and straightforward controls, Cheap Keys makes it easy to add authentic 80s and 90s home keyboard textures to modern tracks—no vintage gear required.
Plug in the nostalgia with Cheap Keys.
Fuego
Fuego is a powerful cross-platform virtual instrument crafted specifically for modern Latin music creators. Packed with 200+ sounds and 200 drag-and-drop MIDI files, Fuego gives you everything you need to spark authentic Latin vibes in seconds.
Explore an inspiring collection of sounds spanning today’s most popular and traditional Latin genres—accordions, brass sections, guitars, keys, strings, synths, and expressive wind instruments—all designed to drop seamlessly into your workflow.
Whether you’re producing chart-ready beats or crafting cinematic Latin textures, Fuego’s curated MIDI library covers the full spectrum: Afrobeat, Andean, Bachata, Bossa Nova, Cuban, Guajira, Lo-Fi, Mambo, Merengue, Montuno, Salsa, Trap, and much more. Just drag, drop, and get inspired instantly.
With its intuitive interface, lightning-fast presets, and straightforwardcontrols, Fuego makes it easy to create authentic Latin tracks with modern flair—no session players required.
Watch the Cheap Keys quick demo video HERE.
Watch the Fuego quick demo video HERE.
Cheap Keys and Fuego are available to PC, Mac and iPadOS users (VST3, AU, AAX, AUv3 and standalone).
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