Rhodes Vari-Amp v1.0

Rhodes VARI-AMP - AUTHENTIC CHARACTER OF RHODES ANALOGUE TONE

Take your tone shaping into a new world of sonic character.

Introducing Rhodes Vari-Amp – a first-of-its-kind character plugin from Rhodes, designed for keyboardists, guitarists, producers, and instrumentalists who crave warmth, soul, and authentic analogue colour in every sound.

From smooth vintage saturation to crisp modern edge, Vari-Amp combines six unmistakable iconic Rhodes preamps with a hand-picked selection of seven classic and modern amplifiers and seven microphones. Crafted to add depth, colour, and dynamic movement to any sound source enhancing a single track or bringing cohesion and character to your entire mix.

At the heart of Vari-Amp lies a dual-module architecture, featuring dedicated preamps and Amp/Mic sections. Each module offers its own dry/wet blend control, allowing fully variable interaction between clean and processed signals for nuanced tonal sculpting.

SIX ICONIC RHODES PREAMPS

Each preamp circuit draws from the Rhodes legacy, faithfully modelled from classic pianos, from the MK1 ‘79 Suitcase, through Hot Rodded preamp to MK8. Every model features its own distinctive EQ models and harmonic response, authentically reflecting the tonal DNA of its era.

The three-mode Drive circuit, based on the MK8 preamp and extended with overdrive and saturation options, delivers everything from subtle warmth to expressive dynamic distortion. The continuously variable wet/dry mix control ensures precise balancing of dry and driven signals, preserving clarity and articulation while enhancing depth and colour.