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AndrewSimon · Post by **AndrewSimon** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 4:14 pm

More info at:
http://www.rhodespiano.com/rhodes_s_series.htm

Cool demo from the site:
http://www.rhodespiano.com/sounds/5-Duke,%20Lorber.mp3

And a video:
http://www.rhodespiano.com/rhodes_namm_07.htm

shamann · Post by **shamann** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 4:26 pm

Don't appear to be for sale yet, though.

They seem to have forgotten/not notices that the Rhodes in recent years, in some circles, were viewed as kind of cool instruments. These shiny, gaudy bobbles are all Doc Severinsen/Paul Shaffer/Vegas show lounge. I'm sure the back-up band on American Idol has already placed an order. I wonder what impact, if any at all, it will have on the used market for old Rhodes keyboards?

This should really be in the Hardware forum, mind you.

brok landers · Post by **brok landers** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 4:36 pm

not a plugin, not a virtual instrument at all ... as much as i love stagepianos, maybe put this to another section, as it's a bit misleading here ... my heart missed a step, when reading this topic, i thought rhodes we're finally selling a vsti ...

AndrewSimon · Post by **AndrewSimon** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 4:39 pm

shamann wrote:Don't appear to be for sale yet, though.

Goes on sale today, July 18... but I am not in the market.

Liquidclear · Post by **Liquidclear** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 4:48 pm

I wonder what the price list looks like?

shamann · Post by **shamann** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 4:56 pm

AndrewSimon wrote:Goes on sale today, July 18

Really? Where?

Their store isn't operational yet, and there isn't a dealer list on the site.

manytone · Post by **manytone** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 4:56 pm

Moved thread to Hardware Instruments forum.

Lagrange · Post by **Lagrange** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 5:08 pm

AndrewSimon wrote:

More info at:
http://www.rhodespiano.com/rhodes_s_series.htm

Cool demo from the site:
http://www.rhodespiano.com/sounds/5-Duke,%20Lorber.mp3

And a video:
http://www.rhodespiano.com/rhodes_namm_07.htm

Dayum thats cute! Where do I get one?!

L

shamann · Post by **shamann** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 5:42 pm

Lagrange wrote:Dayum thats cute! Where do I get one?!

Go on admit it, you're wearing a sequined tux and silver bow tie right now, aren't you?

mateo · Post by **mateo** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 5:46 pm

shamann wrote:These shiny, gaudy bobbles are all Doc Severinsen/Paul Shaffer/Vegas show lounge. I'm sure the back-up band on American Idol has already placed an order. I wonder what impact, if any at all, it will have on the used market for old Rhodes keyboards?

These "shiny gaudy baubles" are available in black and white with matte finishes as well, so if you prefer somber that's an option. They are also lighter and more durable than the rhodes of yesteryear, which is something I'm sure many musicians will be happy about. As far as impacting the used market, it depends how expensive these new ones are, but I imagine it'll drive down the prices of used ones.

clueless · Post by **clueless** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 5:48 pm

I suppose it's cute in a 'Moog' CDX way. No idea why anyone would want a 61-note rhodes though, the top surface is as unpractical as the original (i.e. not flat) and it's not going to be looking too red and shiny after a few roadies/pissed-up ivory tinklers have had their mits on it, or stacked a couple more keyboards on top of it. I have a Stage 73 Mark 1, which is built like a Tolex-covered coffin, and even that started to suffer after a couple of years of gigging. The out's in a daft place too.

Reverse Engineer · Post by **Reverse Engineer** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 5:54 pm

Tony Clifton wants one for his band.

ew · Post by ew » Wed Jul 18, 2007 6:30 pm

Personally, I'd get one of the AM models myself. A MIDIed Rhodes...

ew

Lagrange · Post by **Lagrange** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 7:02 pm

shamann wrote:
Lagrange wrote:Dayum thats cute! Where do I get one?!
Go on admit it, you're wearing a sequined tux and silver bow tie right now, aren't you?

Aww you got me..

Silver is so last year. We (my band super cheese) only rock Red, Blue and Gowld. Gotta stay up on the latest!

(look how happy the guy on the left looks

)

clueless wrote:No idea why anyone would want a 61-note rhodes though, the top surface is as unpractical as the original

Comes in 61, 73 and 88 keys..

L

jens · Post by **jens** » Wed Jul 18, 2007 7:03 pm

brok landers wrote:my heart missed a step, when reading this topic, i thought rhodes we're finally selling a vsti ...

Why would you expect them to have any special expertise in that field anyway?

The new Rhodes piano is here!...... the real one ...yeah!