Rhodes Classic MK8 – an electro-mechanical keyboard instrument with a 73-note piano-style keybed, built for expressive playing and authentic Rhodes tone. The MK8 is redesigned from the ground up, refining the key feel and the core mechanical elements to deliver improved touch, consistency, and dynamic control.
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It is a modern classic that focuses on sound and feel first, while giving you practical tone-shaping on board. The analog preamp provides envelope shaping, drive, and flexible EQ, and the Vari-Pan circuit adds stereo movement that can range from subtle width to more adventurous modulation. Depending on the configuration, the MK8 can also include an integrated analog effects panel, keeping your setup fast and performance-ready.
Rhodes Classic MK8 is made for players who want their articulation to translate clearly into a mix: from delicate phrasing to hard, percussive strikes. The result is a confident, inspiring instrument that feels at home in both studio and stage environments.
KEY FEATURES
- Electro-mechanical tine piano design for genuine Rhodes character
- 73-key piano-style keybed with aftertouch
- Analog preamp: envelope shaping, drive, and flexible (parametric) EQ
- Vari-Pan stereo modulation for movement, width, and tone animation
- Analog FX panel (configuration dependent): compressor, chorus, phaser, delay
- 2 assignable expression pedal inputs for hands-free control
- External 15V DC power supply with locking 4-pin XLR connector
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Keyboard: 73 weighted keys, aftertouch
- Preamp: analog, envelope, drive, 3-band EQ (parametric)
- Effects (configuration dependent): compressor, stereo chorus (bucket brigade), phaser, delay
- Control: 2 x expression pedal inputs
- MIDI (configuration dependent): USB MIDI and 5-pin DIN MIDI
- Dimensions: 1153 x 563 x 225 mm
- Weight: 34 kg
- Power: 15V DC (PSU included)