SoundFonts.it has announced the release of MrRay73 Mark II, a digital simulation of the famous American electro-mechanical piano of the seventies. This is the second version of MrRay73, with a huge difference in sound and functionality.

Summary of the main features:

• Full Polyphony (73 notes E - E).
• No note-stealing.
• Adjustable single sound elements (metal, wood, pedal and damper noises).
• Sympathetic resonance and harp vibration.
• Sustain pedal re-pedaling feature.
• Six-stage vintage style Phaser effect.
• Dual mode Tremolo effect.
• Power amp simulation (Suitcase model).
• Adjustable wear of mallets and other elements (Piano Age).
• Stretch tuning or Equal Temperament.
• Four velocity curves plus an adjustable "Dynamic range" level.
• Fully MIDI controllable with MIDI-Learn function.
• Very Low CPU and memory usage.

MrRay73 Mark II is available as a VST instrument plug-in for Windows and is priced at €49. However, it can be purchased at the introductory price of €39 until February 26th, 2008.