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Rhodes AnthologyvsRhodes Chroma (plugin)

Summary

Rhodes Anthology and Rhodes Chroma (plugin): 2 Rhodes software synths compared side by side. They differ on 3 of 4 compared specifications.

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Rhodes

Anthology
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Rhodes

Chroma (plugin)
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General
ManufacturerRhodesRhodes
StatusCurrentCurrent
Released20242024
Engine
Synth typeDigital (sampling)Analogue modelling
EmulatesRhodes Sparkletop 73 (1965), Mark I Stage 73 (1976), Mark V 73 (1984), Mark 7 73 (2010)Rhodes Chroma (1982) and Chroma Expander
Voices—16
Polyphony—16 voices
Oscillators—16 oscillators with 16 pre-configured signal paths (sync, filter FM, ring mod, serial filters)
Multitimbral parts—2
Effects—Distortion, Phaser, Flanger/chorus, Delay, Reverb, EQ, Limiter
Software
Plugin formats—VST2, VST3, AU, AAX, Standalone
Features
FeaturesFour sampled Rhodes pianos, Preamp and FX models from the V8 Pro, Timbre Shift re-voicing, Global tune per pianoMade with Cherry Audio, Expander layer/split, Velocity and polyphonic aftertouch, 700 presets, SysEx and cassette-tape patch import

Key differences

  • Synth type: Anthology – Digital (sampling) Chroma (plugin) – Analogue modelling
  • Emulates: Anthology – Rhodes Sparkletop 73 (1965), Mark I Stage 73 (1976), Mark V 73 (1984), Mark 7 73 (2010) Chroma (plugin) – Rhodes Chroma (1982) and Chroma Expander