Rhodes Vari-Amp – A Mix Mini Review

The Basics: New Rhodes Music plug-in offering a modeled collection of iconic electric piano preamps, amplifiers and mics, $125 direct

The Apps: Six preamps (from suitcases to hot mods to the MK- 8), with the added options of extra gain and parallel blending, feed seven amplifiers (from suitcases to guitar amps to full-range cabs), which feed seven mics (the typical dynamics, ribbons and condensers) for more than a few trunks’ worth of options.

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Electric pianos are natch, but this processing is a potential match for most any input. In fact, that’s the only problem for me—too many options, not enough time.

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Add onboard, global EQ and reverb choices, and this plug-in deserves a deep dive and more than just superficial preset surfing (or go ahead and use a preset un-tweaked stock; just do what you’ve gotta, I won’t judge).