THE RHODES CHROMA
The Rhodes Chroma Plugin
Reimagined for a new generation
Rhodes, in partnership with Cherry Audio, proudly presents the rebirth of the legendary Chroma synthesizer – a game-changing instrument that defined the sounds of icons like Herbie Hancock and Joe Zawinul.
The Rhodes Chroma plugin stays true to the original’s rich sonic character while being reimagined for today’s musicians and producers.
With Cherry Audio’s precise craftsmanship and Rhodes’ seal of authenticity, this plugin captures the essence of the Chroma, bringing its iconic sound into the digital era. It’s a faithful tribute to a classic, offering modern creators the chance to explore its timeless tones with fresh possibilities.
Virtual Instrument
THE RHODES Chroma plugin
The Rhodes Chroma plugin faithfully recreates the iconic synthesizer with stunning accuracy. Its 16 oscillators, filters, and envelope generators mirror the original, while 16 signal paths allow exploration of both classic and advanced sound configurations.
With its intuitive interface, Chroma simplifies sound design while retaining the expressive power of velocity sensitivity, aftertouch, and polyphonic modes. An integrated Expander doubles your layering options with 16 polyphonic voices.
Loaded with 700+ presets and studio-grade effects, the Rhodes Chroma delivers limitless sonic possibilities, all while honouring its legendary roots.
Faithful recreation of the 1982 Rhodes analogue polyphonic synthesiser, with 16 voices, velocity sensitivity, and polyphonic aftertouch:
- 16 Oscillators, Filters, VCAs, LFOs, and 32 Envelope Generators.
- 16 pre-configured signal paths, ranging from simple VCO-VCF-VCA setups to advanced configurations with oscillator sync, filter FM, ring modulation, and serial filters.
- Full modulation capabilities from the original Chroma, easily configured via modulation pop-up menus.
- Full MIDI control and DAW automation, with easy MIDI Learn.
- Focus zoom-in, standard UI zoom, and resize.
- Seven studio-quality effects (distortion, phaser, flange/chorus, delay, reverb, global EQ, and limiter).
- Chroma Expander: Adds a second synthesiser for layer/split modes.
- SysEx Import for transferring patches from MIDI-retrofitted Chroma hardware.
- Tape Data Import for original Rhodes Chroma cassette backups (.wav format).
- 700 presets, including 250 factory and 450 custom presets.
A Tribute to Iconic Synthesis
Experience the sonic innovation of the Rhodes Chroma plugin, a powerful tribute to the legendary 1982 synthesizer. Presented in collaboration with Cherry Audio, this all-in-one tool captures the original’s rich 16-voice polyphony and extensive modulation capabilities, all in a sleek, user-friendly format.
With over 700 expertly designed presets—from classic vintage tones to modern soundscapes—and seven integrated studio-quality effects, you can effortlessly transform your sound. The plugin’s flexible single and double modes allow for intricate layering and exploration of complex textures.
Embrace the legacy of the Chroma while pushing the boundaries of sound design. The Rhodes Chroma plugin is your entryway to an infinite landscape of creative sounds.
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Rhodes Chroma
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Composers, producers and keyboardists can now experience the iconic sound of the Chroma in plugin format. An era-defining sound now available at your fingertips.
For optimal experience with the Rhodes Chroma, we recommend using headphones.
