@@Roboprogs I agree, The piano is a sterile, cold instrument. There are some people who can make it sing but it’s nothing like the warm brilliance of a Rhodes
I've owned two Rhodes pianos in my lifetime. They are indeed superb instruments, but I found as I got older, lifting them in and out of venues was getting to be impossible. So I went for the practical option. Now with keyboards offering Rhodes sounds as part of their ranges, I'm settled with a great machine that sounds and feels like a Rhodes. But, oh my oh my, if I had the money and enough life left, I'd sell my wife and kids into slavery to own a MK 8. They are beautiful. Exquisite even. AND....Made in Leeds, Yorkshire. I went to music college in Leeds in 73 to 76. Long may the Rhodes live. Chick Corea would have loved one of these.
Yeah the updated aesthetics, lighter weight, tone controls, and effects are nice, but they got the most important thing right - the vintage sound. Super awesome.
I met Dan today at Synthfest UK in Sheffield. Very nice chap. He demo'd a mk8 for me and played some similar arrangements as in this video. Absolutely beautiful sounding instrument. Hits you deep. Thanks Dan. Lovely speaking to you.
it is ridiculously beautiful, divine, glorious, majestic! I want one!!! is there a contest with a first prize mk8, for poor people? with shipping included to South America? Hahaha. I was happy with my Rhodes sound from the Korg sv-2 until I heard a Rhodes. Nothing is the same! I hope you do very well! Best regards. I love what you guys do!
I sold my Sv1, put the money towards a Crumar 7. Sounds very close to a Rhodes and feels like one as well. They used modeling instead of samples.. no velocity layers, you get the full dynamic range.
The EQs sounds so gentle it doesn't sound harsh when boosted, and doesn't lack definitions when cut. That piano is too expensive for me, but it's worth every penny.
I use to own a 73 key Mark 1 that I had outfitted with custom hammers and dyno my piano. Unfortunately I sold it in the late eighties. The new reincarnated version sounds wonderful. Nice demo..
WAY better than the MK 7. They went BACK and bought the ORIGINAL design up to TODAY’S standard and added some extras along with it! I hope they’ll make an 88 key version. Harold Rhodes is smiling right now saying ‘thank you’ for keeping it going. Me, I said thank you, too. LOVE IT!😌🎹🎶❤️👍🏾
I'm not sure what to make of it, from the online demo's I've heard, it's a bit too controlled for my liking.. even a tad anemic.. but I'm also partial to the MKI style Rhodes.. The Vintage Vibe Pianos sound more to my liking there's a rawness there that was present with the original that's a bit absent here. I want to like it as it's a new Rhodes!
@@koyaanisqatsi78 The Vintage Vibe and the Chicago Electric Piano models do have some rawness to them. I just like how they (Rhodes) went back to the original look. The preamp can be change with your own personal effects but a nice addition. My favorite is the Rhodes MK V. Chick Corea and John Novello really made them shine. Be interesting to see this new MK8 holds up.😌🎹🎶👍🏾
I just recently special ordered a white Korg D1 from Japan... It was more in my price range even with the half damper pedal and solid oak legs... But if I win the lottery Jackpot I will buy two of these Rhodes MK8s fully loaded... ☮️🔥🎹
My lifelong favourite sound. As a suggestion to Dan and Rhodes for the perfect someone to demo the mk8 I think Greg Philinganes fits the bill. P E A C E ; )
@@oholm09 Greg is brilliantly funny in this - *Keyscape Sessions - GREG PHILLINGANES: Electric Piano Hits!* check out his take on MC Hammer - enjoy P E A C E : )
The.mk8 is like the MK1 Suitcase + and effects pedals in one plus you don't have to adjust the tone bars or pick ups to get the desired sound you want.
@@LunicussOfficial indeed. ‘Ideal’ is basically an approximately half/half blend of harmonic and fundamental. It has plenty of body but sings in the tops too. ‘Pure Fundamental’ is full body but no harmonics, and ‘Shallow’ is mostly harmonic. These were defined in the original Rhodes service manual.
This is beautiful. But how could they overlook an LFO to link to that frequency sweep?! Even a switch to use the Varipan LFO on the Frequency. That would have made it 10/10 for me. I suppose you could potentially patch a CV signal to the control input tho.
Hi Mychal. Vari-pan and filter frequency are digitally controlled circuits so we may be able to link this in a future firmware update. Thank you for your comments and we appreciate your feedback.
keyboardists of the world, it is true that in the end everything is translated into a digital audio file, but you will never be able to compare the experience and beauty of organic live sound, a rhodes connected to a tube amplifier, for example... for digital beauty, digital sounds...
Thanks for another great video, can we hear maybe a sample without preamp? (Is it possible to take the sound directly from the harp, this is what i liked most back in the day when i had my MKII) Great noodling, too 🤩
Sound, features, and the fact that is a fuckin Rhodes has the VV tine piano beat. The question is.. what’s the action like, and how much does it weigh?
The action is incredible. The keys are made by Kluge (Steinway Group) and the action is dialled in like a finely tuned high end acoustic piano. There’s almost no key bounce, wide dynamics and nuanced feel/control that’s unlike any other EP.
Is it mono only? or are there stereo facilities available as well? At this price point, all the options must be included. Also, I'd like to see a flat top to put another keyboard or synth over it.
It has 2 pairs of stereo outs. 2 jack outs and 2 xlr balanced outs. Plus a direct pickup output. The top is completely flat for stacking keyboards on and has a small curve profile on the edges only.
Reverb is a more static effect and can’t be played like a delay. Having a delay is much more versatile both sonically and for the player to manipulate.
Serious pianists spend tens of thousands of dollars on their instruments. "Most musicians" can get by with a DAW and MIDI controller or digital piano, just as most piano players don't own a Steinway
In my opinion, it’s the most beautiful sounding instrument that ever existed.
I'm with you, the fastest way to my heart is the rhodes
I prefer it to traditional piano.
@@Roboprogs I agree, The piano is a sterile, cold instrument. There are some people who can make it sing but it’s nothing like the warm brilliance of a Rhodes
I totally agree with you mate...it's wonderful, i can listen to it all day long
Yeah . After that comes the wirlitzer
I've owned two Rhodes pianos in my lifetime. They are indeed superb instruments, but I found as I got older, lifting them in and out of venues was getting to be impossible. So I went for the practical option. Now with keyboards offering Rhodes sounds as part of their ranges, I'm settled with a great machine that sounds and feels like a Rhodes. But, oh my oh my, if I had the money and enough life left, I'd sell my wife and kids into slavery to own a MK 8. They are beautiful. Exquisite even. AND....Made in Leeds, Yorkshire. I went to music college in Leeds in 73 to 76.
Long may the Rhodes live. Chick Corea would have loved one of these.
I'm dying 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Wife and kids?!!!
I just ordered one. I'm going to watch this video every day until it arrives.
Thanks so much Dave!
I'm mostly a guitarist but my favorite instrument sound of all time is the Rhodes. This is exciting beyond words.
A timeless beauty reborn. The sound of a Rhodes is accommodating to almost all genres, and it will continue to warm hearts for many years to come. 🎹❤️
Never seen or heard anything beautiful than this.
Amazing sound, warm, noiseless and fully customizable... Really the Stewinay of Rhodes.
The keys are the same as used in Steinways.
Best version ever produced, absolute credit to the history of the Rhodes
Yeah the updated aesthetics, lighter weight, tone controls, and effects are nice, but they got the most important thing right - the vintage sound. Super awesome.
Sounds like heaven
I met Dan today at Synthfest UK in Sheffield. Very nice chap. He demo'd a mk8 for me and played some similar arrangements as in this video. Absolutely beautiful sounding instrument. Hits you deep. Thanks Dan. Lovely speaking to you.
To me, the Mk8 is the perfect answer to the used Mk1 shortage, but even better
That sound never get old...Great work with preamp ....bravo
it is ridiculously beautiful, divine, glorious, majestic! I want one!!! is there a contest with a first prize mk8, for poor people? with shipping included to South America? Hahaha. I was happy with my Rhodes sound from the Korg sv-2 until I heard a Rhodes. Nothing is the same! I hope you do very well! Best regards. I love what you guys do!
I sold my Sv1, put the money towards a Crumar 7. Sounds very close to a Rhodes and feels like one as well. They used modeling instead of samples.. no velocity layers, you get the full dynamic range.
Sounds Incredible!!!
Great video captures that classic rhodes sound.
Amazing instrument ! So mature the MK8 !!!
Man awesome thanks for taking the Rhodes 8 to another hundred years the preamp is killing there’s nothing else to say a million of thanks
Sounds absolutely amazing! I wish I could afford it!
haha
this rhodes looks sooo clean, and the sound omg
Incredible. What a beautiful redesign. And the sound is the best Rhodes sound ever.
Rhodes + Chorus ❤️
The EQs sounds so gentle it doesn't sound harsh when boosted, and doesn't lack definitions when cut. That piano is too expensive for me, but it's worth every penny.
Extremely nice, smooth, sharp, warm, and flexible. I can guess total quality of this instrument only from this pre-amp performance
The jazz tone it gives is amazing
Rhodes is back 😁
This is incredible and what an amazing demonstration. I hope you guys find a consumer-base in spite of the price!
I’ve always told myself that if Rhodes made the mark 8 id buy it. Gotta say I’m very pleased with this.
Incredible demo: I could listen to it all day! Dan, you and the team are doing great things :)
Thanks Jim 🙏
Great demonstration Dan! Now I know this piano is a must have.
did u buy it?
@@chezchezchezchez not yet
Amazing warm sound , exactly it sounds like my 1980 - 88 MKii with my analogue Sound craft mixer ;)
"Rodhes". ....Even the mistakes sounds BEAUTIFUL...!
Absolutely beautiful, such an impressive array of features on that pre-amp.
Dream piano....
Lovely demo of what this instrument can do, Dan!
This makes me want to upgrade my MK1 Buz Watson for the first time ever 🔥
I use to own a 73 key Mark 1 that I had outfitted with custom hammers and dyno my piano. Unfortunately I sold it in the late eighties. The new reincarnated version sounds wonderful. Nice demo..
its really got the sound. sounds like the perfect rhodes to my ear!
beautiful
i will spend my college funds on this without even blinking, it sounds too good.
Did you buy yet?
@@chezchezchezchez not *yet*
Wow that looks and sounds amazing.
Very helpful. Thanks for the whole project.
CPO as in Chief Piano Officer? What a nice machine!
😍
Legendary.
Sounds really good! Looking forward to seeing these in the wild!
WAY better than the MK 7. They went BACK and bought the ORIGINAL design up to TODAY’S standard and added some extras along with it! I hope they’ll make an 88 key version. Harold Rhodes is smiling right now saying ‘thank you’ for keeping it going. Me, I said thank you, too. LOVE IT!😌🎹🎶❤️👍🏾
I'm not sure what to make of it, from the online demo's I've heard, it's a bit too controlled for my liking.. even a tad anemic.. but I'm also partial to the MKI style Rhodes.. The Vintage Vibe Pianos sound more to my liking there's a rawness there that was present with the original that's a bit absent here. I want to like it as it's a new Rhodes!
@@koyaanisqatsi78 The Vintage Vibe and the Chicago Electric Piano models do have some rawness to them. I just like how they (Rhodes) went back to the original look. The preamp can be change with your own personal effects but a nice addition. My favorite is the Rhodes MK V. Chick Corea and John Novello really made them shine. Be interesting to see this new MK8 holds up.😌🎹🎶👍🏾
@@etpslick100 Chicago Electric Pianos? I'll have to check that out
@@koyaanisqatsi78 Yeah, they restore Rhodes, Wurtlizers, Yamahas, even Clavs. They even install midi/usb in Rhodes. Check the video clip.😌👍🏾
@@koyaanisqatsi78 What do you mean but how it sounds 'anemic'?
I just recently special ordered a white Korg D1 from Japan... It was more in my price range even with the half damper pedal and solid oak legs... But if I win the lottery Jackpot I will buy two of these Rhodes MK8s fully loaded... ☮️🔥🎹
Amazing sound & vibe! Love it, Dan 🎹🙏☮️💜🚀⭐️
Glorious.
Timeless and iconic instrument.... Only trouble is price... I'll keep my Mark II 54... This one is just a dream...
Sounds amazing Dan !
My lifelong favourite sound. As a suggestion to Dan and Rhodes for the perfect someone to demo the mk8 I think Greg Philinganes fits the bill.
P E A C E ; )
Yes i will see greg playing a rhodes
@@oholm09 Greg is brilliantly funny in this - *Keyscape Sessions - GREG PHILLINGANES: Electric Piano Hits!* check out his take on MC Hammer - enjoy
P E A C E : )
Just beautiful 💜👏🏾
Your playing is beautiful! I have to learn how to play one.
this is so beautiful omg ❤️
This is going on my dream list with Moog One, Yamaha CS80 and Roland Jupiter 8 ❤
Great Instrument
I think I just fell in love.
Superb piece of kit and great playing Dan. Can't wait to hear it on some JD73 output!
J i m s t e r
Sounds heavenly 😍
I'll never be able to afford one !
But thank you !
I'll be trying to take it with software
Immortal timeless soulful "liquid" instrument
woow!!! amazing
Wow. Now I really want one. I wish I could play like this guy though. lol
OMG he's good!
Simply wonderful!
The.mk8 is like the MK1 Suitcase + and effects pedals in one plus you don't have to adjust the tone bars or pick ups to get the desired sound you want.
Amazing!!!
Would love to see a similar demonstration of the effects section
Coming soon!
To die for!!!
Magical
Excellent ❤
Sounds great!
If I give an arm and a leg for it I can only play with one hand.
It sounds lovely
It would be nice to hear one of the pianos setup with the tine & pickup adjustment more toward the fundamental harmonic. 🙂🎹👍🏽
I always voice to ‘ideal’. And Mk8’s are all voiced to this- though if a customer wants ‘pure fundamental’ we can do it of course. :)
@@goldphinga Hey Dan, what do you mean by 'ideal' here? Is that some sort of defined way of voicing them?
@@LunicussOfficial indeed. ‘Ideal’ is basically an approximately half/half blend of harmonic and fundamental. It has plenty of body but sings in the tops too. ‘Pure Fundamental’ is full body but no harmonics, and ‘Shallow’ is mostly harmonic. These were defined in the original Rhodes service manual.
@@goldphinga Thanks mate! Is 'pure fundamental' actually pure fundamental or is the blend just closer toward the fundamental?
Hi Dan, nice. can you dig in some more on the next video so we can hear if it barks ..?
Sure thing! Coming soon. And it sure does bark!!
This piano ia a legend.
Wainting for wurli remake !
This is beautiful. But how could they overlook an LFO to link to that frequency sweep?! Even a switch to use the Varipan LFO on the Frequency. That would have made it 10/10 for me. I suppose you could potentially patch a CV signal to the control input tho.
Hi Mychal. Vari-pan and filter frequency are digitally controlled circuits so we may be able to link this in a future firmware update. Thank you for your comments and we appreciate your feedback.
@@rhodesmusic Awesome! that's great news! Thanks for the reply.
Is it possible to control these parameters with pedals or stomps ?
Yes indeed. You can control volume, wah, pan speed and rate via the dual expression pedal inputs.
ほんとうにすばらしいですね 🌐
So first I heard these cost 11 grand and was like sheeeeeit, and then I listened to this and was like SHEEEEEIT
Wow …. Can I get that type EQ out in my old 1973 88 Stage F’ Rhodes ?
back to the future man
I’ll never afford this but it sounds great.
Same 😭 if only
keyboardists of the world, it is true that in the end everything is translated into a digital audio file, but you will never be able to compare the experience and beauty of organic live sound, a rhodes connected to a tube amplifier, for example... for digital beauty, digital sounds...
Love it, but can't afford it 😔
Cool 👍
Played a MK1 for 12 years. There‘s only one feature on the MK8 which prevents my order: the price range.
Thanks for another great video, can we hear maybe a sample without preamp? (Is it possible to take the sound directly from the harp, this is what i liked most back in the day when i had my MKII)
Great noodling, too 🤩
Yes, you can take the direct sound of the harp via a jack output on the side
@@benbarker3723 thanks, Ben.
Sound, features, and the fact that is a fuckin Rhodes has the VV tine piano beat. The question is.. what’s the action like, and how much does it weigh?
The action is incredible. The keys are made by Kluge (Steinway Group) and the action is dialled in like a finely tuned high end acoustic piano. There’s almost no key bounce, wide dynamics and nuanced feel/control that’s unlike any other EP.
Weight is shown as 34kg on the FAQs.
@@goldphinga very nice. The red top with walnut wood looks gorgeous. 34kg is a hell of weight cut too.
God i want one badly
Is it mono only? or are there stereo facilities available as well? At this price point, all the options must be included. Also, I'd like to see a flat top to put another keyboard or synth over it.
It has 2 pairs of stereo outs. 2 jack outs and 2 xlr balanced outs. Plus a direct pickup output. The top is completely flat for stacking keyboards on and has a small curve profile on the edges only.
I need a suitcase version
Sounds great...let's see what's "under the hood".
Beautiful instrument, as much as I wish I could, I’ll never afford one sadly…
they’re doing a giveaway of one, there’s still time to enter if you want a chance at one
@@audiodood oh I’ve 100% entered !!!🤞🏼 😂
@@wibblewabblewoo6249 Lol same, it’s just so nice who wouldn’t want this amazing instrument lol
Why delay instead of reverb?
Reverb is a more static effect and can’t be played like a delay. Having a delay is much more versatile both sonically and for the player to manipulate.
PLEASE I WANT ONE IN ISRAEL
Amazing instrument but too expensive at $10k! Who’s the audience? It’s definitely not most musicians with such a hefty price tag?
Serious pianists spend tens of thousands of dollars on their instruments. "Most musicians" can get by with a DAW and MIDI controller or digital piano, just as most piano players don't own a Steinway
Keyscape has similar emulations of Fender Rhodes at quite an affordable price.
shut up and take my money