"The Chroma has a fascinating history. The last keyboard designed by ARP, the pioneering instrument designer of the 1970s, it almost never saw production. After ARP's bankruptcy and some twists and turns, it was put into production by CBS/Fender."
Monday, November 28, 2005
Ultimate Rhodes Chroma Site
Title link takes you to an impressive site dedicated to the Rhodes Chroma. Filled with shots, documents, history, reviews, patches, technical information, an interview with Philip Dodds, you name it. There is a section for general interest and one for owners. I hadn't seen this site before.
"The Chroma has a fascinating history. The last keyboard designed by ARP, the pioneering instrument designer of the 1970s, it almost never saw production. After ARP's bankruptcy and some twists and turns, it was put into production by CBS/Fender."
"The Chroma has a fascinating history. The last keyboard designed by ARP, the pioneering instrument designer of the 1970s, it almost never saw production. After ARP's bankruptcy and some twists and turns, it was put into production by CBS/Fender."
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I've officially abandoned all hope of my Chroma working, but I did get to spend 20 quality minutes noodling with it.
ReplyDeleteUsing resources both at the site linked today and elsewhere my tech and partner in synth crime Randel built a new power supply from scratch, but once it was realized the unit only stayed on for a few minutes at a time (20 was a record), it was dismantled. New parts were ordered, a few more reassemblies and disassemblies occurred, but right now it's basically dead in the water.