Fender Rhodes amp test

This is a short Fender Rhodes amplification test comparing a Roland KC-350 keyboard amp and a Fender Twin Reverb. The signal is then split using a boss AB switch where the KC-350 is connected to channel A and the fender twin is connected to channel B. The signal on channel A goes through a tube pre-amp and then into the KC-350. The signal on channel B goes directly into the Fender Twin Reverb. The recordings where made using identical microphones and settings on both amps. The final recording is made by connecting the tube pre-amp directly to the mixer. ------------------------ October 6. 2007 Thank you ! Well, do you need a tube amp to get a great Rhodes sound ? In general: NO ! Many tube amps drain the dynamics from the characteristic Rhodes sound. Unless you go for a more harsh and cutting sound, you should look for alternative amplification. Many Rhodes recordings that you can hear on records are recorded directly from
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