Boucherville, Canada
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RARE OPPORTUNITY ! A Rhodes Chroma with its original complete package as sold in 1982, everything in an awesome condition! Beside this beast of sounds’ synth, the bundle also includes all of those in the official list (see concerned picture): Power cord (A); Program Cassette (B); Dual Footswitch Assembly (C); Single Footswitch (D); Variable (volume-type) Footpedal (E); Cassette Interface Cord (F); Dummy Plug (G); Performance Manual; Programming Manual, Parameter Chart, Warranty Registration, all of these authentic items securely stored in the custom made original Anvil road case, the inside padding completely redone recently.Rhodes Chroma. The ultimate synthesizer project designed by those brilliant engineers at the renowned ARP company. This now extremely rare keyboard instrument represents the quintessential element of that fine classic synth company. The project was bought by CBS/Fender and released under the famous keyboard make name Rhodes. A landmark in hybrid micro processed technology, it recreates that unique ARP sound from analog synthesis in one of the most powerful polyphonic synthesizers ever built. It remains a highly sought-after instrument by musicians and collectors alike.No Achilles’ Heel! Common recurrent problems are identified through the years for any vintage complex electronic machine, regardless of the make. The Rhodes Chroma is no exception and becomes a reliable instrument once brought under a rigorous inspection and overhauling process, like this unit has been through:Latest Eprom Revision 14 Software, fixing all bugs of the precedent software versions; a basic must for a trouble-free Chroma;Upgraded power supply (PSU), for improved reliability and long-term stability of the instrument. No more overheating and buzzing noise cause by the original transformer;New lithium battery back-up assembly : no leaking battery;Electrolytic condensers replaced on the all voice cards: preventative maintenance procedure;Testing of the AutoTune command : routine A-ok;Cleaning/lubrication of the sliders;Cleaning of the keyboard mechanism.The overall condition of the instrument is excellent, some superficial scuffs here and there. Although, like on many Chroma, the deterioration of the road case's original padding (aka foam rot) has caused blemish spots on the varnish of the wood panel at some areas. The Rhodes Chroma is a well-regarded instrument; it has been designed for studio recording as well as live performance with still today awesome features: High quality 64 semi-weighted wood keys praised for their great touch sensitive action; 50 user programmable patches; Polyphonic or monophonic sound capability;Exclusive feature that enables 16 modes of osc./filter/amp. routing; Adjustable waves width; Pink & White noise generators; Portamento and Glissando; Arpeggiator; Parameter control slider (for programming or for live application) linkable to up to 128 settings on critical sound adjustments;Split/layer features with transpose and set split options; Two assignable levers for pitch, modulation or else;Three band equalizer; Three assignable pedal inputs PLUS one pedal input dedicated to the dual pedal piano style assembly, User instructed program pedal advance ("sequence") feature; Four assignable audio outputs; and many more to explore.That is why from its beginning as today, the Rhodes Chroma still being appreciated. To name a few distinguished figures through the years : Herbie Hancock, Lyle Mays, Oscar Peterson and Josef “Joe” Zawinul. Many other skilled artists featured the Chroma in their act like Alphonse Mouzon, Joe Sample [Crusaders], Jimmy Waldo [Alcatrazz]; it also has been played by renowned recording/touring musicians, as Keith “Plex” Barnhart [Chaka Khan], Jeff Bova [Michael Jackson, Cindy Lauper, Robert Palmer], Peter-John Vettese [Jethro Tull], Tangerine Dream, and more recently by Daman Albarn or Floating Points, All those names amongst so many others influenced in their creative path by this powerhouse of sounds.PLEASE NOTE : Shipping cost for USA is calculated for any address in the Continental States, excluding Alaska. Taxes and duty costs that may applied are not included in the total price, so it is your responsibility to assume those. OTHERS DESTINATIONS : please ask for a delivery quote.
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