Rhodes Music has announced the release of a new audio plugin that brings an iconic sound from the Rhodes legacy, paying homage to the iconic ‘vibrato’ stereo panning effect introduced in the 1970s on the suitcase piano.
Authentically emulating the iconic Vari-pan section found on the Rhodes MK8 flagship piano, the V-Pan plugin brings the power of the effect to your fingertips, allowing you to enhance any instrument or vocal within your preferred DAW.
Integrating the Vari-Pan section from the V-RACK, Rhodes cutting-edge multi-effects plug-in, the V-Pan stands alone as a dedicated module. Representing the third installment in Rhodes respected line of software solutions, the V-Pan serves as a testament to Rhodes unwavering dedication to legacy, while simultaneously providing contemporary tools tailored for today’s discerning producers and musicians. This addition empowers creators to enhance their production toolkit with a versatile and powerful resource.
Whether you’re enhancing the depth of your keyboard or synth, creating mind-bending textures for your guitar, infusing ethereal FX sounds, or giving your vocals a unique twist, the V-Pan plugin is your gateway to limitless creative possibilities. Its user-friendly interface seamlessly integrates with your preferred DAW, allowing you to shape and customize your sonic landscape effortlessly.
V-Pan features
- Directly modelled from the unique Rhodes MK8 hardware Vari-Pan circuit.
- Left/Right panning LED’s.
- Continuously variable waveform for maximum sonic flexibility.
- Rate goes from super-slow right up into audio rates for synth-esque and ring mod-like effects.
- Deep depth control.
- Parameter value readout.
- Waveform Slew and Smooth controls to further shape/customise the panning waveshape.
- BPM sync.
To celebrate the release of V-Pan for Windows and Mac (VST/AU/AAX), the plugin is available for free until January 31st, 2024 (regular $39.95 USD).
More information: Rhodes / V-Pan
