SOUND ON SOUND
The Glacial and Monolith limited-edition models will be hand-built to order in Leeds, UK by Rhodes Master Builders, and will not be reissued once the order window closes on 9 January 2026.
Following on from the virtual recreation of their iconic electromechanical pianos, Rhodes have announced the launch of a new plug-in that captures a collection of six Rhodes preamps, eight amplifier models and eight microphones.
Rhodes have expanded their virtual instrument range with the release of the Rhodes Wurli, a software recreation of an iconic instrument.
V‑Rack packs the Rhodes MK8 preamp and effects section into a plug‑in.
Growing up in the western Mexican city of Guadalajara, Eduardo De La Paz didn’t have many opportunities to learn the craft of recording and production. He has since made his own name as a formidable mixer, and in the process founded a studio.
The latest Rhodes plug-in models the Vari-Pan section of the flagship Rhodes MK8 piano, making it possible to the utilise the classic stereo panning effect on any other instrument or audio track within a DAW
Rhodes’ software recreation of their flagship instrument shows all the same painstaking attention to detail.
Free trial versions of Rhodes' first official virtual instruments are now available as part of a film scoring competition.
Rhodes will soon be taking orders for the Rhodes MK8/75AE, giving 75 customers a chance to own one of their limited edition MK8 pianos.
We speak to Rhodes about the latest version of their iconic piano, and get a demonstration of its sounds and new features.
