Rhodes V-Rack

Rhodes V-Rack

Rhodes V-Rack: 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.

 

Electronic Delivery

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Description

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

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.

Extended Parameters:

• • Drive and Compressor: Pre/Post switches.
  • Filter: LowPass, HighPass, BandPass, and Peak filter models with variable resonance and Envelope control.
  • EQ: Selectable centre frequencies at 3kHz, 7kHz, and 10kHz.
  • Vari-Pan: Continuous waveshaping, slew, and smoothing.
  • Compressor: Attack, Threshold, and Release faders, plus Sidechain input.
  • Chorus: Channel Delay, Phase, and Spread.
  • Phaser: Resonance, Phase, and Spread.
  • Delay: Ping-Pong Mode, Jitter, Spread, Low, and High Cut.

Global Features:

• Full channel strip and per-module preset saving and loading.
• Preset Name Window.
• Parameter Window.
• Independent Input and Output faders with selectable metering.
• Mono button.
• Collapsible extended parameters area.

Tech Specs

• MacOS: Big Sur (11) – Sonoma (14). Intel and Apple Silicon supported, Rosetta and Native. As of November 2023, we are aware of an issue with our 3rd party copy protection provider, which means that the V-Rack does not work with GarageBand on Macs with Intel processors.
• Windows: Windows 10 – 11. RAM: 8 GB minimum. Free Disk Space: 1.13 GB minimum. Display: 1280 x 960 minimum, UI resizable. Internet Connection: Required.
• Plugin formats: VST, VST3, AU, AAX. Delivery format: Downloadable Installer File.
• Additional Software: Please note that as part of installation process, the programs Codemeter and Gorilla Manager will be installed on your device. For your Rhodes plugins to work properly, both of these applications must be running in the background. Note that these are lightweight applications that place little or no demands on your computer and store all information locally (no personal data is transmitted to the cloud).

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