Rhodes Pianology plugin: 30% Off Launch Price

The Rhodes Pianology plugin represents a new addition to Rhodes’ virtual-instrument lineup, offering three software pianos: the Japanese Upright, the American Grand and the Japanese Electric Grand. Rhodes describes the collection as three ‘timeless pianos’ that encompass a concert grand, an acoustic upright and a vintage electric grand. The three instruments were sampled by Rhodes’ engineering and sound design teams with a focus on instant playability. Dan Goldman said that Pianology builds on the success of V8 Pro, Wurli and Anthology and marks the next chapter in Rhodes’ evolving sound library.

Pianology includes simplified sound‑shaping controls and global parameters such as Timbre Shift, Global Tune, Mechanical Noise and a Lid Position control on the grand piano. An Amp and Mic section provides amplifier models and microphones derived from Rhodes’ V8 Pro plugin. The instrument also offers compression, EQ, modulation, delay, stereo tremolo, panning and reverb controls. Pianology is available in VST, AU and AAX formats, and demo sounds are available on Rhodes’ official SoundCloud page.

The three instruments in Pianology present distinct sampled characters. The Japanese Upright Piano is based on a Yamaha U-series and is described as bright‑toned with a compact sound and a pronounced midrange. The American Grand Piano is characterised by a broad dynamic range, a balanced tonal profile, harmonic depth and notable sustain. The Japanese Electric Grand was sampled from a piano with real strings and pickups and is described as echoing the sound of 1980s pop, rock and electronic music.

Pianology’s instruments were prepared as deeply sampled software pianos and ship with an effects and shaping engine. The plug‑in includes an Amp and Mic section featuring amplifier models and microphones derived from Rhodes’ V8 Pro plugin. Additional processing options within the instrument encompass compression, EQ, modulation, delay, stereo tremolo, panning and reverb controls, enabling users to shape tone and spatial characteristics. Demo sounds for the collection are available on Rhodes’ official SoundCloud page.

Pianology provides a set of simplified sound‑shaping and global controls intended to let players quickly sculpt piano tone. Global parameters include Timbre Shift, Global Tune and Mechanical Noise, while the grand piano offers a Lid Position control. An Amp and Mic section is present, offering amplifier models and microphone options derived from Rhodes’ V8 Pro plugin. The instrument’s onboard effects suite comprises compression, EQ, modulation, delay, stereo tremolo, panning and reverb, all accessible within the plug‑in interface.

The three sampled pianos were created by Rhodes’ engineering and sound design teams with a focus on instant playability, and they are distributed together with the described sound‑shaping and effects tools. Pianology is supplied in common plug‑in formats: VST, AU and AAX. Demo sounds for the collection are available on Rhodes’ official SoundCloud page.

The Rhodes Pianology plugin is currently available at a promotional discount of 30% off, valid until 7 April. The discounted pricing is set at £99.95 in GBP and $104.95 in USD, compared to its regular price of £139.95 and $149.95, respectively. This offers potential buyers a substantial saving while letting them access this collection of exquisitely sampled virtual pianos.

Additionally, potential users have the chance to explore demo sounds for the plugin, which are available on Rhodes’ official SoundCloud page, providing an opportunity to experience some of the plugin’s capabilities before purchasing.

Dan Goldman, Chief Product Officer at Rhodes, addressed the introduction of the Pianology plugin by highlighting its role in advancing Rhodes’ sound library. He remarked that “Pianology marks the next chapter in our evolving Rhodes sound library,” building on the notable success of former models such as V8 Pro, Wurli, and Anthology.

Goldman emphasized that the plugin is intended to deliver “expressive playability” and an “organic tone,” ensuring a seamless and connected experience between the player and instrument. The deeply sampled pianos are paired with an advanced effects engine and sound-shaping tools consistent with Rhodes’ focus on tone and expressivity, stressing the playing experience as central to the sound production process.

Rhodes has released Pianology, presented as a collection of three “timeless pianos” that comprise a concert grand, an acoustic upright and a vintage electric grand. The collection’s three instruments are the Japanese Upright, the American Grand and the Japanese Electric Grand, and they were sampled by Rhodes’ engineering and sound design teams with a focus on instant playability. The Japanese Upright is based on a Yamaha U-series and is described as bright‑toned with a compact sound and pronounced midrange, while the American Grand is described as having a broad dynamic range, a balanced tonal profile, harmonic depth and sustain. The Japanese Electric Grand was sampled from a piano with real strings and pickups and is described as echoing the sound of 1980s pop, rock and electronic music.

Pianology includes simplified sound‑shaping and global controls such as Timbre Shift, Global Tune and Mechanical Noise, and the grand piano offers a Lid Position control. The plug‑in features an Amp and Mic section with amplifier models and microphones derived from Rhodes’ V8 Pro plugin, and its onboard effects include compression, EQ, modulation, delay, stereo tremolo, panning and reverb. The instruments are supplied in VST, AU and AAX formats. Until 7 April, Pianology is offered at 30% off, priced at £99.95 / $104.95 instead of £139.95 / $149.95, and demo sounds are available on Rhodes’ official SoundCloud page.