The V8 is a hyper-realistic re-creation of the Rhodes MK8 and is 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, mechanical noise and groundbreaking per-note editing – 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.
The V8 is a hyper-realistic re-creation of the Rhodes MK8 electric piano based on an extremely intensive sample data set taken from the very first MK8, built and voiced by Dan Goldman.
The MK8 is voiced to sound like a perfect balance between the early models and later – so it has the fatness and growl of earlier models with the clarity of the later models. The mechanical parts are designed to capture all the classic tones available from across the favourite older Rhodes eras but in one piano.
The MK8 was designed alongside the following pianos in the lab for comparison to make sure it had all the key characteristics of people’s favourite Rhodes from across the years: 1972 MK1 suitcase, 1975 MK1 88 suitcase x2, 1979 suitcase, 1980 MK2 stage, 1980 MK2 suitcase, 1984 MKV and 2010 MK7 active.
The V8 / V8 Pro must be installed on the host device, but the blob files can be saved or moved to an external hard drive.
When installing the plugin, you can select the save location of the ‘blob’ files. (The blob files are essentially where the content of the plugin is stored and are the largest files associated with the plugin).
If you have already installed the plugin, you can locate these files (and move them to an external HD) via the following file path.
Macintosh HD > Library > Application Support > Rhodes > Rhodes V8 Pro
The blob files are called RHODES-V8PRO_part1.blob and RHODES-V8PRO_part2.blob
Yes. You can use your licence to activate up to three devices.
Firstly, please ensure that your system meets the V8 minimum requirements.
If your computer meets the requirements:
• Delete the download file completely from your system.
• Clear your web browser’s cache
• Redownload your V8
Additionally, a stable internet connection is essential. A dropout in internet connection during the download can corrupt the file deeming it unusable.
RAM: 8GB (minimum)
Free Disk Space: 25GB (minimum)
Display: 1280 x 960 (minimum) UI resizable
Internet Connection Required
MacOS: Catalina (10.15) – Ventura (13)
Intel and M1 & M2 supported, Rosetta and Native
Windows: Windows 10 – 11
The Rhodes V8 requires at least 25GB of free disk space.
The V8 Pro allows total access to the acclaimed FX section from the MK8-FX, which includes Compression, Chorus, Phaser and Delay.
In addition, V8 users can explore the Setup page, where there is per-note control over Timbre, Fine Tune, Level and Damper response. A selection of microphones and amplifiers can also be found, paying homage to classic studio and stage Rhodes setups.
Lastly, the V8 Pro offers enhanced use of the Preamp section, allowing users to unleash the Vari-Pan circuit into audio rate modulation.
Yes, right-click a front-panel parameter, and select ‘Learn’ from MIDI CC. Move any CC control knob on your MIDI controller, or engage your expression pedal, and it will now control that parameter.
The Rhodes V8 and V8 Pro are available to demo for 14 days.
Rhodes V8
£149.95/$179.95/€169.95
Rhodes V8 Pro
£249.95/$299.95/€274.95
Prices include local VAT/sales tax where applicable
All listed V8 prices include VAT/Sales Tax where appropriate.
We will inform you of an estimated delivery time once we receive your order. We will then contact you again once we are ready to go into production to confirm your final order after which your piano will be made and sent for delivery within 7 days. Delivery will take 3-7 days depending upon where you are in the world.
We use DHL and UPS to deliver worldwide. All packages are tracked and we will send you the tracking number so you can follow the progress of your instrument as it makes it way to you. Your piano is fully insured for the journey should anything unfortunate happen while in transit.
We use custom designed packaging to ensure that your piano is safe and secure, we use a toughened box system with recycled shock absorption materials to make sure that it is well protected. Once you receive your piano, please make sure to test and inspect it and let us know if there is anything you need to report.
Deliveries to the US/Canada cost $399, deliveries with Europe cost €199, deliveries within the UK cost £75 +vat. For deliveries to the rest of the world contact us for a quotation
Once you have paid your 20% deposit your place on the waiting list is secured. We will then contact you 2 weeks before we go into production on your piano to receive the balance, once paid your piano will be made and then sent for delivery within 2 weeks.
If you are located in the UK we will charge you VAT on top of the sales price. If you are located outside of the UK we will not charge you sales tax/VAT or import duty, this will be collected by the delivery company once the goods get to your country. Please check your local tax rates prior to placing your order.
We offer a full parts warranty for 3 years from the date of purchase, excluding tines. If you need to contact us about a warranty claim please click here
If you decide you would no longer like to be on the waiting list just contact us by clicking the link, let us know your order number, date of order and amount of deposit paid and we will get this refunded asap. Once you cancel if you decide to place another order you would lose your current position.
Please contact us as soon as you notice any defect, take photographic evidence and send it through to us by clicking here
The MK8 weighs 34kg or 75lbs. The stand is separate and weighs about 11kg/24lbs.
Your bank will often decline a transaction to a new supplier where the amount is above £1000/$1000/€1000. To authorize the payment you will have to either speak with your bank and confirm that the transaction is genuine or contact us and ask for our IBAN Details to send a bank transfer.
Yes, the walnut base is made from solid American black Walnut.
Yes we can quote you on additional lids if you’d like to be able to swap and change. Please contact us for more information.
Yes, we would love to meet you and you would be very welcome to come and collect your MK8 and meet the team.
Yes we ship to all countries worldwide and have a standard price to ship anywhere outside of the US and EU of $407.15
The MK8 is voiced to sound like a perfect balance between the early models and later – so it has the fatness and growl of earlier models with the clarity of the later models. The mechanical parts are designed to capture all the classic tones available from across the favourite older Rhodes eras but in one piano.
The MK8 was designed alongside the following pianos in the lab for comparison to make sure it had all the key characteristics of people’s favourite Rhodes from across the years: 1972 MK1 suitcase, 1975 MK1 88 suitcase x2, 1979 suitcase, 1980 MK2 stage, 1980 MK2 suitcase, 1984 MKV and 2010 MK7 active.
Running the piano direct from the send jack (bypassing the preamp electronics) the piano sounds warm, fat, round and growly and with plenty of punch and clarity in the attacks – the preamp and effects give a lot of further sonic sculpting possibilities whilst retaining that warm, fat and growly classic Rhodes tone.
