Members teardrop Posted August 6, 2004 Members Share Posted August 6, 2004 the only reason I don't own a Rhodes right now is probably because it is such a pain the ass to move around since its so damn heavy. I'm not too informed on the world of electric pianos but I love the sound, especially the Rhodes. Now exluding digital pianos, are there any decent electric pianos out there that sound good and are say a bit more portable than a Rhodes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roald Posted August 6, 2004 Members Share Posted August 6, 2004 if you can live without a sustain pedal, you could check out the Hohner Pianet (T), which is much lighter and is said to sound somewhere in between the Rhodes and Wurlitzer. The Wurly EP200 might also be a good option: weighs less than the Rhodes and also sounds really gorgeous. the action is also better. Still not very light though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roald Posted August 6, 2004 Members Share Posted August 6, 2004 and.... stop whining. go get a Rhodes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Learning67 Posted August 6, 2004 Members Share Posted August 6, 2004 a yamaha S90 will feed your desire for a rhodes...for a few months. It sounds great, has several good rhodes patches on it, feels really good to play (as opposed to the nord electro). The S80 has some great rhodes sounds as well. and then after about 3-6 months you'll start yearning for the real thing again. so cut out the middle man and buy a rhodes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mintbeetle Posted August 6, 2004 Members Share Posted August 6, 2004 m83 are the {censored} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Midiguy Posted August 6, 2004 Members Share Posted August 6, 2004 The Roland Fantom X has outstanding new rhodes samples. And, in "piano mode" you've got live adjustable parameters. I just got a Fantom X7 2 days ago. It's not real heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members b3keys Posted August 6, 2004 Members Share Posted August 6, 2004 Nord Electro? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GigMan Posted August 6, 2004 Members Share Posted August 6, 2004 Originally posted by b3keys Nord Electro? Nord Electro 2 has incredible Rhodes, organ and Wurlitzer sounds. The keyboard, however, is kinda mushy - has waterfall keys, which are great for organ schmears, but not so great for piano-feel type keyboards such as the Rhodes or Wurlie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Learning67 Posted August 6, 2004 Members Share Posted August 6, 2004 the nord electro sounds great. but the keyboard is not good for playing pianistically. the cost of the intrument makes this not worth it if you are a rhodes/wurli/piano player first and an organ player second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tai Mai Shus Posted August 6, 2004 Members Share Posted August 6, 2004 Originally posted by Mintbeetle m83 are the {censored} They are really cool. They kinda remind me of an electronic My Bloody Valintine - Loveless era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ExplodingBoy Posted August 7, 2004 Members Share Posted August 7, 2004 See, I actually like the action on the Electro. Sure it's not piano like, but once you get used to it, you can rip scales alot faster than you can on a real Rhodes. Thats for damn sure. The action is definately best for Clavinet and Organ though, but either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jimmyzegg Posted August 8, 2004 Members Share Posted August 8, 2004 Personally, I can't stand the action on any of the real Rhodes I've played. Maybe cause I'm just used to keyboards that feel completely different....but I wouldn't say don't get an Electro because it doesn't feel like a Rhodes. It is so playable that...uh.....who cares? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members eatsdrummachine Posted August 8, 2004 Members Share Posted August 8, 2004 I'm not going to say a rhodes isn't one of the biggest pains in the ass to move, because I'd rather move an ampeg 8x10" cabinet b/f a rhodes. that said, this business of rock and roll is really not supposed to be good for your health. perhaps you could pop a few vitamins to get up yer strenf (that's hip hop for 'strength', you fools!) and haul it with a handtruck. or get a bandmate to move it with you. or get a stronger girlfriend. WWJGD? (what would jonny greenwood do?). but he has rhodies. bad example. *not helping not caring* /johnny ps- for what it's worth- I actually think the roland jv1010 had a dynamite rhodes sound. oh- what an irritating little box though:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DonoftheDead Posted August 8, 2004 Members Share Posted August 8, 2004 I've got a related question as well, what would be the best way to record a rhodes? Would you hook up the outputs directly to a preamp and into a recording device/mixer, or would you use a mic to capture the amp's output? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members eatsdrummachine Posted August 8, 2004 Members Share Posted August 8, 2004 I'd try both and see which sits better in the mix. just guessing the direct would be clean and present, wheras micing it would open up lots of room sound options for ambiance distance and just plain terrific sounds...... /johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members analogaddict Posted August 8, 2004 Members Share Posted August 8, 2004 Since one Rhodes does not feel like the other, and none of them feels like a grand piano - or a Wurly for that matter, the only important thing is that you find an action and sound that works for you. If it also comes in a lightweight package, all the better. The Electro is actually an impossibility; currently, it has samples from Rhodes pianos, a Wurly (which is really light-weight), a Clav (on a real clav you can affect the sound after depressing the key), a Yamaha CP piano (which are ass-heavy to play), several acoustic pianos with different feeling actions and a Hammond. There Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MuzikB Posted August 8, 2004 Members Share Posted August 8, 2004 Clavia Nord Electro 2 73 Roland Fantom X6 or X7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roald Posted August 8, 2004 Members Share Posted August 8, 2004 grmph the guy said 'excluding digital pianos'.......otherwise it's Nord Electro all-the-way for weight and sound. You get used to the keyboard and it is much, much better than most unweighted actions: it is very much unlike a normal synth action. But you'll have to try it out. The board sounds rad, is easy to understand, expandable....what more do you want? I case you really want a weighted action: you can always buy the rack version and buy a weighted controller such as the Fatar SL series for recording a Rhodes, it depends. If you like the bit muddier Hancock 70s sound, you can best record it thru a Fender Twin. I prefer a clearer sound because a Rhodes is already a pretty much fat and space-taking instrument. I play through an MXR 10 band eq, into a Behringer DI, into mix desk. That works best for me, gives a crystal clear sound. Remember that much of the sound, including thge 'barking' is INSIDE THE PIANO and has to do with the PIANO SETUP, NOT EFFECTS OR AMPS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members paulschwarz Posted August 8, 2004 Members Share Posted August 8, 2004 I say the Roland RD-250s - EP 1 patch would be a great substitute. only 64 pounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GigMan Posted August 9, 2004 Members Share Posted August 9, 2004 Originally posted by paulschwarz I say the Roland RD-250s - EP 1 patch would be a great substitute. only 64 pounds "Only" 64 lbs.? Are you out of your friggin' mind? Add a hard case and you're over 80lbs man! Not gig-worthy in my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members eatsdrummachine Posted August 9, 2004 Members Share Posted August 9, 2004 ooooh- 64 pound load. omygod- that's not going to fit in the back of my VW cabriolet. can't play all those hot 'modern' jazz lixx with a stubbed pinky- eh? sorry......forgives us....... *just being a butthead* /johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members analogaddict Posted August 9, 2004 Members Share Posted August 9, 2004 The RD-250??? In my book, that one isn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fqr Posted August 9, 2004 Members Share Posted August 9, 2004 I can't judge, but I know at least two music shop owners that have/had a Rhodes, and since they are selling the General Music Promega 3, they don't sell Clavia Nord Electro anymore. Obviously, the little Italian don't get the attention that it deserves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GigMan Posted August 9, 2004 Members Share Posted August 9, 2004 Originally posted by fqr I can't judge, but I know at least two music shop owners that have/had a Rhodes, and since they are selling the General Music Promega 3, they don't sell Clavia Nord Electro anymore. Obviously, the little Italian don't get the attention that it deserves. I have seen very good comments/remarks posted by some of you here on KSS -about that + other GeneralMusic units. I don't know if that brand is distributed here in the 'States though? If it is, it's certainly not as widespread as your typical "Big 3" - Korg, Yamaha, Roland... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GigMan Posted August 9, 2004 Members Share Posted August 9, 2004 Originally posted by rintincop Yamaha P120 with a padded gig bag 40 lbs fully weighted 88 key piano action Nord Electro 20 lbs unweigthed 76 key organ action rintin - Is the P90 really that much "darker" sounding than the P120? Also - When you hook the P120 up to an amp - or pair of pwrd. speakers for that all-important, phase-less stereo sound... - does it disengage the onboard speakers? I know many have posted how the P120's onboard speakers add realism, which is fine - but can they be disengaged as an option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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