The character of the originals
Sampling and targeted DSP modelling recreate the instruments’ envelopes, filtering, modulation and lo-fi digital traits.
A virtual instrument inspired by Chinese toy and entry-level keyboards.
From classic 2010s beginner keyboards to budget models popular online, Boss Keys recreates their distinctive character and period texture.
Windows 10 / 11 · x64
VST3 + Standalone · 1.3.0
Built-in speaker sound
Measured speaker impulse responses and convolution recreate the sound of the hardware’s speakers, with adjustable close and far perspectives.
Retro and lo-fi production
Designed for retro arrangements, lo-fi music, ambience and nostalgic productions. Shape the sound further with envelopes, filters, LFOs and reverb.
A free, non-profit project from Qumanit Labs at ATOMIC Soundcore. You may use it to create commercial music.
Formats and requirements
For Windows 10/11 x64. Use it in a VST3-compatible host or run it as a standalone app. Choose the required components during installation; select audio output and MIDI input in the standalone.
The interface supports Simplified Chinese, English, and Japanese.
Installation & help ↗RETRO KEYBOARD INSTRUMENT
1.3.0Qumanit Boss Keys
Updates Model X2 sample mapping; adds early cutoff with host latency compensation and refines preset browsing, internal playback and the interface.
- System
- Windows 10 / 11 · x64
- Format
- VST3 + Standalone
- Size
- 6.96 MiB
- Price
- Free
File verification · SHA-256
SHA-256
B3DE0E2155310351E8AFBCCDE3E6213FCD579312F01252F06AC8C7C8EE297DABVerify the file after downloading.
Previous versions6 versions
1.1.0
Windows 10 / 11 · x64 · VST3 + Standalone
Released October 6, 2026: Model X2 Line Out, MIDI previews and preset-switching improvements.
Download 1.1.0EXE · 6.95 MiB
SHA-256
973C0BFAEF86B23931731F3136C545D96E75542662CC2766CC9C611E513F84D11.0.4
Windows 10 / 11 · x64 · VST3
Refines the studio wordmark’s Chinese size and alignment, and corrects a contributor credit.
Download 1.0.4EXE · 6.38 MiB
SHA-256
7040981BD49DBC3BF0A2983BF75505568267D7E68BB1D1442D0BC3ACF3CC89FB1.0.3
Windows 10 / 11 · x64 · VST3
Updates About copy, translations and the Qumanit Labs identity.
Download 1.0.3EXE · 6.39 MiB
SHA-256
57146726F40787CF67CD46168D619783B4DFF200A53D237A8DADD10F3EA639E51.0.2
Windows 10 / 11 · x64 · VST3
Expands polyphony and envelope quantization ranges. Check existing automation when updating.
Download 1.0.2EXE · 6.35 MiB
SHA-256
02CCBBE90E579F0F640986BB1F76D816B6D0E7FF5BE6C758622B6806A46288DE1.0.1
Windows 10 / 11 · x64 · VST3
Improves interface animation and voice display, and fixes numeric parameter dragging.
Download 1.0.1EXE · 6.35 MiB
SHA-256
CD1FDFC19E2D0032922C0869E16A0777FE4A6EE623EDF5E2AFBDDC9AE1BDE9321.0.0
Windows 10 / 11 · x64 · VST3 + Standalone
Public release package with VST3 and standalone formats.
Download 1.0.0EXE · 6.93 MiB
SHA-256
5E75970ECEF8F358ED337C50C38F23968DCC84810E0251399DEC2826E0BEF133