Product Description

• V8 Plugin The Only Official Rhodes Electric Piano Software Build Your Ideal Rhodes Sound For the first time
• the hallowed sound and feel of the acclaimed Rhodes MK8 electric piano at your fingertips in any recording studio or live performance. The V8 is a deeply multi-sampled and modelled
• hyper-realistic version of the Rhodes MK8
• capturing all the nuance and character of the flagship electric piano. The only official software to carry the Rhodes name
• the V8 is the final destination for musicians looking to augment their productions with the timeless beauty of ‘The True Rhodes Sound’. The V8 is a hyper-realistic re-creation of the Rhodes MK8 electric piano and the first official plug-in by Rhodes. Encompassing 30
• 000 samples directly sampled from Rhodes’ flagship MK8 piano
• including up to 127 velocity layers
• 14 articulations and mechanical noise – the V8 additionally employs a hyper-real modelling engine
• providing a level of sonic authenticity never before heard in any other electric piano virtual instrument. Important Note:  This listing is for the standard Rhodes V8 Virtual Instrument. The Rhodes V8 Pro is also available HERE. Features Parametric EQ featuring Low Gain
• Mid Gain
• Mid Freq & High Gain Diode-based Drive control for crunch and heavy distorted sounds Envelope control for auto-wah effects Over 30.000 samples recorded at 96 kHZ / 24 Bit Up to 127 velocity layers
• 14 articulations from sustains to various types of staccatos
• portamentos and legatos to note offs
• sympathetic resonances
• mechanical noises and more. 72 factory Presets and 72 factory Profiles. Total size original recordings: ca. 60 GB Total size on disk (after lossless data reduction): ca. 22 GB Main View The ‘Main’ view is the place to make broad tone-shaping adjustments to the V8’s pre-amp board. The V8 pre-amp and FX (Pro-edition only) appear in the exact MK8 configuration – making it effortless to dial-in sounds. Taking centre stage is the stereo Vari-Pan effect
• featuring four waveforms. Setup View The V8's ‘Setup’ view is a per-note editor for piano setup parameters. Featuring editable Timbre
• Damper
• Tuning and Level lanes – this view enables a forensic level of control over the characteristics of every single note. Detail View The ‘Detail’ view offers deep adjustments to tuning and timbre
• with the option to add ‘mechanical’ and ‘pedal’ noise. Presets Created for musicians passionate about the Rhodes sound
• the Rhodes V8 plugin features presets designed by an array of industry artists and producers. The Rhodes V8 Plugin
• built by Rhodes
• defined by you. System Requirements Display: 1280 x 960 minimum
• UI resizable 8GB minimum RAM 25GB of free disk space required Mac MacOS: Big Sur (11) – Sonoma (14)
Intel and Apple Silicon supported
• Rosetta and Native VST2
• VST3
• AAX Important note: Rhodes are aware of an issue with their third-party copy protection provider. This means that Rhodes software is currently not working with GarageBand on Macs with Intel processors. Windows Windows 10 – 11 VST2
• VST3
• AAX Please note:  An internet connection is required for installation. Important note: When accessing this software via a Rent to Own plan or the Beatport Studio membership
• it's installed and run through the Beatport Access portal. An internet connection is required every 30 days to validate your license. Kevin Gastonguay "The new Rhodes plug-in is by far the most expansive virtual instrument of its kind... You can truly create your own unique sounding Rhodes." Andrew Huang "The V8 is a pleasure to work with. It's the closest thing to the real thing I've ever used." Nigel Hall "For the working musician in the studio or playing live
• this is a groundbreaking plug in. A GIANT step forward in bringing classic concepts to the new world." Mac Installation 1. Download the ZIP folder from your Plugin Boutique account > Open. 2. Double-click the application installation file to run the downloader > The plugin data will now be downloaded. 3. Double click the .PKG file to run the installer. 4. Click 'Continue'. 5. Click 'Agree'.  6. Choose the install location > Click 'Continue'. 7. Click 'Install'. 8. Click 'Close' > Open your DAW and locate Rhodes V8 Pro. 9. Enter your License Code
• listed under 'Serial Number' within your Plugin Boutique User Account
• and click 'Activate License'. Your software is now installed and ready to use in your DAW. Windows Installation 1. Download the installer from your Plugin Boutique account > Extract the folder.  2. Double-click the Windows installation file to run the installer > The plugin data will now be downloaded. 3. Read the License Agreement > Select 'I accept the agreement' > Click 'Next'. 4. Select plugin installation location > Click 'Next'. 5. Select the content location (this should be correct by default). Click 'Next'. 6. Click 'Install'. 7. Click 'Finish' and restart your computer > Once restarted
• open your DAW and locate Rhodes V8 Pro. 8. Enter your License Code
• listed under 'Serial Number' within your Plugin Boutique User Account
• and click 'Activate License'. Your new software is now installed and ready to use in your DAW.

Additional Information

About the Rhodes Rhodes V8 Virtual Instrument

The Rhodes Rhodes V8 Virtual Instrument combines traditional design with modern performance for Virtual Instruments enthusiasts.

Why Choose the Rhodes Rhodes V8 Virtual Instrument?

• •Authentic Rhodes craftsmanship and design
• •Versatile sound suitable for multiple musical genres
• •Professional build quality and reliable performance
• •Part of Rhodes's respected Virtual Instruments lineup

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