Rhodes have announced the upcoming release of the first official virtual instrument to carry their name, the Rhodes V8. Whilst the final release is set for March 2023, Rhodes are currently offering a free trial version as part of their Missing Keys competition, where entrants are invited to use the new instrument to compose the soundtrack to a short film.
If only there was a midi keyboard controller (no sounds) with wooden keys and hammers to mimic Rhodes Mk8 around £1k mark.
I couldn't afford one lol but there's those that could and maybe would.
It’s a lovely lovely instrument. Played it at this years Synthfest. In fact I followed Luke’s link and am currently editing my submission for the competition to win one!
tea for two wrote: ↑Wed Jan 25, 2023 7:26 pm
If only there was a midi keyboard controller (no sounds) with wooden keys and hammers to mimic Rhodes Mk8 around £1k mark.
I couldn't afford one lol but there's those that could and maybe would.
Kawai VPC-1 is probably the closest you’ll get to this.
It’s not clear if you have to use just the Rhodes software instrument. The SOS article says you can but the rules don’t say that.
Presumably reverb and delays are acceptable but there’s no mention of synths, drum machines etc.
• Feel free to add effects to the vocal (or not).
• Make a track of any genre you wish, from
grime to drill to punk to indie.
• Keep the vocal track the length it is.
• Ensure the V8 plugin is prominent in the mix.
• Use the V8 for non-traditional Rhodes sounds such as distorted bass, unusual lead lines and heavy FX textures.
I read it that you abuse other instruments as long as the Rhodes is centre stage.
It says the Rhodes had to figure prominently along with the vocal, so I see no reason for not having supporting instrumentation, but you’ll probably do better in the competition if that’s kept as minimal as possible, say bass, drums and some sparse guitar.
I re read it after I’d posted and was going to delete the post but couldn’t. I think you’re right, not sure if you get extra points for using the Rhodes more than once e.g. as a bass instrument, pad etc.
Rhodes Website wrote:Step four: Make a track of any genre featuring the V8 plugin prominently. Don’t chop up the vocal, or it won’t sync with the film.
So it doesn't have to be the only thing used on the track, but it does need to be the main attraction.
IAA wrote: ↑Wed Jan 25, 2023 7:41 pm
It’s a lovely lovely instrument. Played it at this years Synthfest. In fact I followed Luke’s link and am currently editing my submission for the competition to win one!
MOF wrote: ↑Wed Jan 25, 2023 10:23 pm
not sure if you get extra points for using the Rhodes more than once e.g. as a bass instrument, pad etc.
Wouldn't it be awesome if someone on SoS forum won the major prize or runner up.
I won't enter.
For some reason the vocal poetry is doing my head in a bit.
I would have swashed it in fx pushed it back in the mix played over the top of it lol.
tea for two wrote: ↑Wed Jan 25, 2023 7:26 pm
If only there was a midi keyboard controller (no sounds) with wooden keys and hammers to mimic Rhodes Mk8 around £1k mark.
I couldn't afford one lol but there's those that could and maybe would.
Kawai VPC-1 is probably the closest you’ll get to this.
