New Rhodes!

[dagosto]

http://rhodespiano.com/index.htm

So they are supposed to be making a new rhodes, the Mark 7.

Originally Posted by http://rhodespiano.com/rhodes_news.htm

9 new models featuring state-of-art-design and Mark 7 technology
Three different sizes: 88-, 73-, and 61-key sizes in passive, active, and active MIDI configurations
Lighter overall weight
State-of-the-art design
Mark 7 technology
Modular format
Passive-to-active capability with MIDI
Pre-amp with hi-performance 3-band equalizer
Tremolo and pitch bend
LCD screen
Dual-panel USB ports
Custom Anvil cases
Light, transportable, hi-performance neodymium speaker systems
New stand design
New pedal design
Safety locking system
Headphone capability
Lighter overall weight
Durable custom and soft-touch finishes

[abarnett]

I wonder if its electromechanical. I've always wondered why they never decided to use the old design again and improve on it. "pitch bend" leads me to believe it does not have tines and mechanical action, but i'll wait till they have more specs on that.

[dagosto]

We discussed what we thought it would be in the latest crosstalk episode.

http://gearwire.com/gearwire-crosstalk-026.html

I shared some pretty wild ideas.

[cthetranspire]

It's wild to see a classical board like that make a strong update.

Wonder what the sounds will be like? Without the tines, as may have been suggested, who knows?

[dagosto]

It does actually have tines. It is just like the original in that respect. I don't really know what purpose most of the updates are for.

http://www.gearwire.com/rhodes-piano-wnamm-1.html
http://www.gearwire.com/rhodes-demo-2-winter-namm.html

[jamjahal]

It does have tines. the pitch bend is for the midi controller function. does anyone know about when these will be available and for how much?