Rhodes FX Suite Bundle

Rhodes FX Suite Bundle

Shape your sound the Rhodes way

The FX Suite brings together V-Rack, Vari-Amp and V-Pan - two essential creative tools designed to enhance and sculpt your tone, based on the acclaimed MK8 Preamp and FX circuit.

Whether you’re chasing subtle movement or cinematic depth, this suite delivers studio-grade processing built to complement any instrument - or bring its character to your entire mix.

Includes: V-Rack, V-Pan, Vari-Amp

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V-Rack

Elevate Your Music to New Levels with the Soul of Rhodes

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the V-Rack draws inspiration directly from the ground-breaking Rhodes MK8 Analogue Preamp and FX circuit, known for its sonically vast and soulful sound. For the first time in the world of music production, these iconic, innovative effects are now available in software rack format, providing keyboard players, guitarists, vocalists, beatmakers, and producers of all genres access to this legendary heritage.

Rhodes, a name deeply rooted in Soul, Rock, Funk, Hip-Hop, Electronica and Jazz - and cherished by renowned artists, including Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea and Stevie Wonder, has shaped the landscape of music for decades. Now, Rhodes is bringing its unique sonic prowess to the heart of your studio and stage, infusing your productions and performances with unmistakable warmth and character.

The V-Rack delivers seven classic analogue effect emulations, each with a distinctive sonic character. From versatile 3-mode Drive to powerful Resonant 3-Band Parametric EQ/Filtering, Vari-Pan, VCA Compressor with sidechain, 4-Stage VCA Phaser, Bucket Brigade Chorus, and Bucket Brigade Delay.

Each effect module in the V-Rack is equipped with several extended parameters, allowing you to fine-tune your audio like never before.

This all-in-one powerhouse plugin allows you to experience the flagship MK8 signal path at your fingertips, now consolidated into a single versatile tool, sparing you the hassle of cluttering your channel strip with multiple plugins.

Whether you are looking to add warmth and character to your mix, add colour and life to your keys or synths, dial in some analogue delay to your FX, or add some EQ and dirt to your beats or guitars – the V-Rack is your everyday companion when recording, mixing and mastering your music.

The V-Rack is your gateway to a world of endless sonic possibilities.

Features

Seven classic analogue stereo effects from the flagship MK8 piano:

• Diode-based triple-mode Drive circuit with Amount control.
• Resonant Parametric EQ with Low, Mid Freq/Gain, and High controls.
• Vari-Pan circuit with Rate/Depth, 4 preset waveshapes, Audio-Rate Modulation and BPM sync.
• VCA Compressor with Amount and Makeup Gain.
• VCA 4-stage Phaser with Rate/Depth and BPM Sync.
• Bucket Brigade Chorus with Rate/Depth and BPM Sync.
• Bucket Brigade Delay with Time/Feedback/Mix, Tap Tempo, and BPM Sync.

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V-Pan

An Iconic Sound from the Rhodes Legacy

If you’re on a quest to add depth and dimension to your keyboard or synth, create mind-bending textures for your guitar, infuse ethereal FX sounds, or even give your vocals a unique twist, look no further than the V-Pan.

For decades, Rhodes has been a trailblazer in the world of music technology. In the 1970s, we introduced the iconic ‘vibrato’ stereo panning effect on the suitcase piano, setting the industry standard for innovation.

Bringing The Iconic Legacy Into Your Studio

Rhodes' commitment to pushing the boundaries of sonic excellence continued with the ground-breaking Vari-Pan circuit, a hallmark feature of the flagship MK8 piano, which has its roots in the Rhodes panning circuits made famous in countless hit records from the past.

Today, the Rhodes team are thrilled to introduce the V-Pan plugin, a testament to their dedication to innovation. This cutting-edge plugin brings the power of the Vari-Pan effect to your fingertips, allowing you to enhance any instrument within your preferred DAW.

Embark upon a journey of sonic evolution with the Rhodes V-Pan plugin and unlock limitless creative possibilities for your music.

Explore New Sonic Landscapes

Unlock a world of sonic possibilities with the V-Pan – your ultimate tool to elevate your productions and performances. Whether you’re looking to enrich your keyboard or synth experience, craft mesmerizing textures for your guitar, explore ethereal FX sounds, or give your vocals a unique twist, look no further than the Rhodes V-Pan.

Explore V-Pan’s transformative capabilities to vocals, guitars, synths, keys, and beyond. Be sure to wear headphones to experience the full panning effect of the Rhodes V-Pan.

Features

• Directly modelled from the unique Rhodes MK8 hardware Vari-Pan circuit.
• Left/Right panning LED’s.
• Continuously variable waveform for maximum sonic flexibility.
• Rate goes from super-slow right up into audio rates for synth-esque and ring mod-like effects.
• Deep depth control.
• Parameter value readout.
• Waveform Slew and Smooth controls to further shape/customise the panning waveshape.
• BPM sync.

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Vari-Amp

Take your tone shaping into a new world of sonic character

Introducing Rhodes Vari-Amp - a first-of-its-kind character plugin from Rhodes, designed for keyboardists, guitarists, producers, and instrumentalists who crave warmth, soul, and authentic analogue colour in every sound.

From smooth vintage saturation to crisp modern edge, Vari-Amp combines six unmistakable iconic Rhodes preamps with a hand-picked selection of eight classic and modern amplifiers and eight microphones. Crafted to add depth, colour, and dynamic movement to any sound source enhancing a single track or bringing cohesion and character to your entire mix.

At the heart of Vari-Amp lies a dual-module architecture, featuring dedicated preamps and Amp/Mic sections. Each module offers its own dry/wet blend control, allowing fully variable interaction between clean and processed signals for nuanced tonal sculpting.