Having previously released a software version of the Mk8, its latest hardware electric piano, Rhodes has now dipped into its illustrious archives and created a plugin that emulates a range of ‘classic and rare’ instruments from its back catalogue.
Known as Rhodes Anthology, this features four models: the Rhodes MK1 Stage 73 (1976), Sparkletop 73 (1965), Rhodes MKV 73 (1984) and Rhodes MK7 73 (2010). Each of these is said to have its own distinctive character and response.
The control set for each piano has been kept clean and simple, and looks conducive to fast and efficient tweaking. There’s a nice render of each of the included models, and the preamp and FX modules come directly from the aforementioned Rhodes V8 Pro plugin.
As well as the tone shaping controls you also get a Global Tune function, while the Timbre Shift feature enables you to re-voice your piano if you wish.
Here’s what they have to say about Anthology:
“Rhodes Anthology is not just a software recreation—it’s the most authentic, playable, and musical representation of these instruments ever created and the only genuine Rhodes emulation of these classic instruments. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an aspiring producer, Anthology sets a new gold standard for anyone looking to capture the soulful essence of the iconic Rhodes legacy”.
There are already plenty of other Rhodes emulations on the market, but the Anthology looks like it’s had plenty of love poured into it, and could be viewed as both playable instrument and electric piano history lesson. It’s currently available at the introductory price of $100/£100/€95 (a 14-day trial is also available) and runs on PC and Mac. The regular price will be $150/£140/€135. Find out more on the Rhodes website.
Today, Behringer announces that the Spice synthesizer is now shipping from their factory.
The Behringer Spice is a knockoff of the Moog Subharmonicon in desktop format. Like the Subharmonicon, the Spice is an analog synthesizer with a polyrhythmic sequencer and subharmonic capabilities.
The Behringer Spice copies the Moog Subharmonicon.
Official Behringer Spice intro video:
Features:
Analog semi-modular polyrhythmic synthesizer with subharmonic capabilities
Analog signal path with VCO, VCF, and VCA
Dual VCOs offering square and sawtooth waves, plus 4 sub-oscillators
Stackable oscillators create 6 sound sources for pseudo-polyphonic capabilities
24 dB resonant ladder filter with adjustable Cutoff, Resonance, and envelope controls
Dual 4-step analog sequencer and polyrhythm generator
Variable quantizers for tuning intervals
VCA with Attack, Decay, and Volume controls
VCF envelope generator with Attack, Decay, and Envelope adjustments
Clock-syncable tempo controls
Semi-modular with default routings, no patching required for immediate use
16 x 16 I/O matrix
57 onboard controls for direct, real-time access to all key parameters
MIDI/USB clocking & MIDI support
Behringer Spice Demo Video:
The Behringer Spice is now shipping from the factory, priced at $249. It typically takes a month or two from when Behringer start shipping for new introductions to be available at retailers.
Molli Labs let us know that they’ve released Molli Looper 1.0.5, an update that brings the realtime looping effect to Mac & Windows, in addition to iOS.
Molli Looper is a realtime stereo effect for looping and filtering. The developers say that the application is “intended mainly as an easy to use live performance tool”. No preparation is needed to trigger loop recording The input is constantly recorded in the background, to be triggered whenever it is needed.
Molli Looper Intro Video:
Features:
Combination of looper and stutter/freeze
Continuous recording: instant recording/looping
Runs in sync with host clock
Jumps to meaningful places in the recording: “Snap to grid”
