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.
Key differences
- Synth type: Digital (sampling) on the Anthology and Analogue modelling on the Chroma (plugin).
- Emulates: Rhodes Sparkletop 73 (1965), Mark I Stage 73 (1976), Mark V 73 (1984), Mark 7 73 (2010) on the Anthology and Rhodes Chroma (1982) and Chroma Expander on the Chroma (plugin).
| 2 items | ![]() Rhodes AnthologyCurrent | ![]() Rhodes Chroma (plugin)Current |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Rhodes | Rhodes |
| Status | Current | Current |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Engine | ||
| Synth type | Digital (sampling) | Analogue modelling |
| Emulates | Rhodes 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 | ||
| Features | Four sampled Rhodes pianos, Preamp and FX models from the V8 Pro, Timbre Shift re-voicing, Global tune per piano | Made with Cherry Audio, Expander layer/split, Velocity and polyphonic aftertouch, 700 presets, SysEx and cassette-tape patch import |

