12.2021 | 2.99 GB
Rhodes Chroma 采用大胆而块状的设计，是 1982 年的 16 声部模拟合成器。它是最早的基于微处理器的模拟合成器之一，也是 ARP、2600 和 Odyssey 等制造商在出售之前设计的最后一个键盘1981 年加入哥伦比亚广播公司。
Chroma 可用作 1-osc/16-voice 或 2-osc/8-voice 合成器，主要通过大量薄膜按钮（从各种意义上来说都是 80 年代）进行编程。虽然编程不方便，但设计相当复杂，声音丰富，从不刺耳 – 非常适合贝斯、弦乐、时髦的钢琴声音和弹拨。
继 Chroma 之后是 Polaris，它是 1984 年发布的 6 声部模拟合成器。虽然在某些方面进行了简化，但 Polaris 拥有更多的内存和具有完整参数控制的广泛 MIDI 实现，并且可以一次播放多个音色。与 Chroma 一样，Polaris 具有丰厚的模拟声音，能够呈现令人难以置信的低音、铜管乐器、弦乐等 – 由于其同步参数，甚至是一些 Synthex/Rendez-vous’esque 声音。
我们很少再看到这些合成器了，但它们的声音非常有价值，而且仍然非常强大 – 充满了 ARP 所期望的丰富的模拟温暖和特性。
Kroma 1.5 包括两种乐器，Kroma 和 PolarX – 一种新的双层合成器。两者都包含在完全恢复的硬件单元上编程的定制设计预设，包括琶音、低音、钟声、铜管、FX、引线、垫、弦、扫频。甚至键盘的基本波形也被采样以允许设计新的音色。使用内置琶音器、步进音序器、LFO 和高品质 FX 完全控制这些经典。
此版本需要 R2R Falcon。
Sporting a bold and blocky design the Rhodes Chroma is a 16-voice analog synthesizer from 1982. One of the first microprocessor-based analog synths it was also the last keyboard designed by ARP, makers of the 2600 and Odyssey among others, before being sold to CBS in 1981.
The Chroma could be used as either a 1-osc/16-voice or 2-osc/8-voice synthesizer and was programmed primarily via a large array of membrane buttons (’80s in every sense). While programming wasn’t convenient, the design was fairly sophisticated with a rich sound, never harsh – perfect for bass, strings, funky piano sounds and plucks.
Following the Chroma was the Polaris, a 6-voice analog synth released in 1984. While being simplified in some ways the Polaris has more memory and an extensive MIDI implementation with full parameter control and can play multiple patches at once. Like the Chroma, Polaris has a fat analog sound capable of incredible bass, brass, strings and more – even some Synthex/Rendez-vous’esque sounds thanks to its sync parameter.
We seldom see these synths anymore but their sounds are eminently worthy, and still exceptionally potent – full of the rich analog warmth and character you’d expect from an ARP.
Kroma 1.5 includes two instruments, Kroma and PolarX – a new dual-layer synth. Both come packed with custom designed presets programmed on fully-restored hardware units, including Arpeggios, Bass, Bells, Brass, FX, Leads, Pads, Strings, Sweeps. Even the basic waveforms of the keyboards were sampled to allow design of new patches. Take complete control of these classics with a built-in arpeggiator, step sequencer, LFOs and high-quality FX.
This release requires R2R Falcon.
