Rhodes Music has released the Rhodes Clav Pro plug-in, capturing the attack, expressive response and rhythmic character that helped define the sound of funk, soul, disco and rock.
The distinctive voice of the Hohner Clavinet quickly became a defining element of Stevie Wonder’s ‘Superstition’, Herbie Hancock’s ‘Chameleon’, Bob Marley’s ‘Could You Be Loved’ and Fleetwood Mac’s ‘You Make Loving Fun’.
Sampled by Rhodes’ sound designers from a rare 1977 D6 ‘Transition’ model, Clav Pro recreates the sound of the original instrument and adds the expressive experience that has endeared it to generations of keyboardists. The pickup selection system, mute control and EQ have been recreated to give the character, feel and musicality of the original.
‘With Clav Pro, the goal wasn’t only to recreate a vintage Clavinet authentically, it was also to capture the very essence and spirit of why players fell in love with the instrument in the first place,’ says Rhodes Chief Product Officer, Dan Goldman. ‘The remit was to preserve all the feel, bite, and attitude of a beautifully set-up original D6, while extending its sonic and sound-shaping capabilities far beyond its original design.’
Clav Pro offers dedicated Drive, Compression and Envelope/Wah controls, allowing players to move from tight rhythmic stabs and muted funk grooves to expressive lead sounds while remaining true to the unmistakable character of the D6. Added sustain pedal support and pitch bend functionality further expand the instrument’s performance possibilities beyond the limitations of the vintage hardware.
Using the same engine that powers Rhodes Anthology, Clav Pro combines vintage authenticity with the flexibility of a modern virtual instrument. Timbre Shift offers players studio sparkle and gritty, road-worn characters. Amplifier simulations, multiple microphone options, adjustable cabinet resonance, authentic key noise modelling and the integrated Rhodes FX suite expand Clav Pro’s sonic possibilities while preserving the character and playing experience of the D6.
Key features
- Multi-sampled 1977 Clav D6 ‘Transition’ model.
- Recreation of the original pick-up selection and EQ circuitry.
- Mute slider for classic performance techniques.
- Drive, Compressor, and Envelope/Wah sections.
- Timbre Shift for real-time tonal variation.
- Sustain pedal and pitch bend support.
- Adjustable cabinet resonance and key noise modelling.
- L5, JC and Duo amplifier simulations.
- Dynamic and condenser microphone options.
- Chorus, Phaser, Delay and Reverb effects.
- Compatible with macOS and Windows in VST3, AU and AAX.
Rhodes Clav Pro is now available through the official Rhodes Music store in VST3, AU, and AAX formats.
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