The long and winding Rhodes to release MK8 continues…
Now under new ownership, Rhodes is playing the long game as it prepares to release its new electric piano, which we now know will be called the MK8.
This is being worked on at the company factory in Leeds, and will be going on sale soon.
Further details are still tantalizingly out of reach, but it is clear from the latest teaser photo that the distinctive look of previous models has been retained.
Expect more information to be drip-fed on a weekly basis between now and the release date.
Keep your eye on the Rhodes website for further details.
Just a few weeks since it was confirmed that the Rhodes brand is now under new ownership, it looks like the fledgling company is almost ready to show its first electric piano.
Word has it that the new Rhodes has been in development for two years at an R&D facility in Leeds, and Dan Goldman, the new Rhodes Chief Product Officer (not to mention demon Rhodes player) is doing nothing to dampen expectations.
“Compared to the old pianos it’s got all the vibe and soul, but everything that wasn’t precisely built has been precisely built and with massive detail,” he says.
“I think it’s the ultimate collision of the vintage world and the modern world. I think what we’ve achieved in the last two years is going to blow people’s minds.”
Forget digital emulations – this looks like the real deal. Anticipation-building photos indicate that this is very much a real Rhodes rather than a digital emulation of some kind, with the vintage look of the classic EPs of yesteryear.
This would make total sense as there is no point buying a brand like Rhodes and then not trading on its heritage but, it will be interesting to see if anything new has been added to the formula.
Our sources indicate that we have to wait for weeks rather than months before the big reveal. You can sign up for direct updates on the Rhodes website.
The Casio PX-S1100 is the successor of Casio PX-S1000, which was one of the best digital pianos which you can buy, just got an upgrade.
If you are a beginner, the new Casio PX-S1100 is the affordable home keyboard and sounds better than ever.
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