The RHODES MK8 is INCREDIBLE.

[@GregSB1]

The Rhodes is an instrument that I could listen to all day long. I’m happy for you; it’s more than an instrument; it’s a work of art!

[@SanjayC]

That's a great way to describe it for sure! Spot on Greg!

[@michael_caz_nyc]

Agree 100%. If anyone can recommend Rhodes-heavy albums, songs or groups I'd appreciate it. Sounds wonderful.

[@googledriver8795]

@@michael_caz_nycgill-scott heron (the bottle)

[@depositiveone2677]

Of all the keyboards that are available (pianos, organs, synthesizers, etc.) The Rhodes is my #1 all time favorite keyboard. It's rich history from such greats as Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, George Duke, and countless other artists, has made this an instrument that is definitely in a class of its own. I have always been fascinated with the Rhodes since I was a child. As a musician and keyboardist myself that owns several keyboards, I have always wanted to own a Rhodes. With its effects, this is the one instrument that can be Funky, Smooth, Soulful Melodic, and Harmonious. The depth of the tone of the Rhodes makes this a legendary instrument that has stood the test of time for generations, and still does to this day. 🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹

[@joaorodrigues5457]

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[@Psykel]

The Rhodes is THE sound of Jamiroquai’s first two albums, that were way jazzier than what came after. Absolutely beautiful!

[@therealexpletive]

they were so ahead of their time. they were doing in the 90's what people today are doing.

[@Psykel]

@@therealexpletive Wait, there’s 90’s Jamiroquai-style music being made today?

[@joshuagarden7304]

Toby Smith was a genious and one of the best keyboardists ever, may he rest in peace.

[@Cancerian816]

​@@joshuagarden7304 Toby was a beast on those records, baby! I've got every 💿 in their catalogue...

[@Iskander67]

Less used in 3rd and 4th Jamiroquai album, but the Rhodes was still very present. The song "Butterfly" has incredibly beautiful chords played on a Rhodes with phaser

[@geekmastermind]

From those very first tones it takes me back to the 1970s and early 1980s. Superbly played by our good host, and it sounds so, so good! And the aesthetic presentaiton of the model itself is *chef's kiss*. Thanks for a great start to a Saturday!

[@geekmastermind]

(Also, more kitty is always a great addition!)

[@SanjayC]

I appreciate that so much. I worked hard on this video and I'm so happy you enjoyed it so much. Kitty had to put himself in the video! :-)

[@fordmavericksosx3569]

The Rhodes keyboard was used in pretty much everything in the 70's.

[@numerouno4168]

I just searched for fender Rhodes and found this! What a wonderful world we live in !

[@SanjayC]

So glad you found my video!

[@SoundmanCH]

I went down exactly the same road, heard the sound, discovered Jamiroquai, Air and Herbie Hancock, George Duke and since then never got tired to listen to Rhodes type sounds and music. Enjoy this work of art, you will always have a smile on your face when you play it.

[@marklindley8978]

Plus almost all of Steely Dan.

[@fordmavericksosx3569]

Don't forget Deodato.

[@TwinFlyDSW]

This is the second video I have found myself watching today featuring the Rhodes MK8. Thank you for the tour and performance Sanjay.

[@stratfanstl]

Great walk through. Nothing else has the warm sound of this style of electric piano. Nice to see the folks at Rhodes didn't just resurrect it for nostalgia. It appears they advanced the design and focused on delivering a very high quality instrument that could easily last 60 years like it's forebearers. How many synths will have chips or power supplies that will last 20+ years?

[@hersontheperson]

I recently got a '73 Mk1 88-key off of a trade, and I absolutely adore it! Stoked that you get to be experiencing a Rhodes like this!

[@archiebeatz]

This is so awesome. I fell in love with playing the Rhodes on a MKII 73. Congratulations on the new Rhodes MK8. They've created another staple in history with this one :)

[@SanjayC]

Hey it’s the one and only Archie Beatz!! Yes this is truly historical.

[@australier263]

Sorry, every little Yamaha, Korg sounds as well, is much cheaper and lighter! Rhodes are original, but very out!

[@yoyolebatteur]

@@australier263 "very out" ?

[@FernandoDCDuarte]

Congrats on finally receiving this beautiful instrument!! We all know how much you love them Rhodes 😊 Enjoy this piece of music history!!

[@The-Skyking]

Congrats and I'm so happy for you. You've been waiting on this thing forever! I'm so happy you got it and shared it with us.

[@SanjayC]

Yes I have. So happy…the wait was worth it. And incredibly happy to share it with you all.

[@krhym21]

What a Amazing Rhodes , Its going to give you a lot variations and tons of styles. Have fun and thanks for sharing.

[@charlie-obrien]

The history of the Rhodes electric piano is such an inspiring and uplifting story, that is of course only eclipsed by the beauty of the sound that the piano itself creates. I am so glad that they are back in production and appear to be well manufactured by our friends in the UK. I love the retro 70's look that it takes on with its Walnut finish. Oh and your playing was just a terrific show of how the Rhodes could always take a great track and add something more than just simple instrumentation to it. Some of my favorite musicians have been Rhodes players, especially the seventy-three.

[@djstarion]

Sanjay + Rhodes equals clicking that noti hyper fast

[@SanjayC]

Love that!! :-D

[@nicolasnicolas3889]

Wow! Sanjay, great to see you so happy with your new Rhodes! It sounds of the scale amazing! 😍

[@Only1Dharti]

♥️🎶 I’m just SO proud of you. Thank you for your beautiful music and this BEAUTIFUL video presentation. 🙏🏽💋

[@SanjayC]

Thanks so much babe. It was so much fun unboxing with you.

[@bassnsax]

Congrats on the Rhodes, Sanjay! It looks as gorgeous as it sounds!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@margaretchristo6859]

Oh, wow! What a dream, and you are most deserving! I couldn’t be happier for you. Lovely listening to you play. Congratulations!

[@SanjayC]

Thank you so much!

[@diystompbox]

It's nice that the Rhodes is still going. For the real gigging musician, it destroyed many backs and those tines just kept breaking, but everyone dreamed of a Dyno Rhodes! I had a "rhodey" at one time and yeah it was really nice to have it set up on stage before the gig!

[@EdgarPeet]

I love the Rhodes sound and its deceased master, Rob Franke. Best (at least in the Netherlands) Rhodes Player around.

[@growlinface]

Rob Franken

[@simonrussell4986]

Man, I wish Richard Tee were still here to play this. Sounds like you could get his classic sound straight out the box

[@Spotlightgopz]

What a beautiful and magical instrument. The sound and the way it looks will always turn heads.

[@joesalyers]

Congrats!! Funny story I have a Rhodes V (84 or 85 model) and a Wurlitzer 200A from 1975 that was in a storage room at my old high schools band room 3 years after I graduated they consolidated the high schools so on the last day they had a reunion of sorts to let everyone hang out one last time. I asked the principal about the piano in the band room and he said well they are going to tear the building down so take it the teachers will be here for another week cleaning out their rooms. So the following Monday I went back with the intention of getting the old upright piano from the school that is a Baldwin from 1956 then I remembered there was this old electric piano in the band locker room, so I went to look and there it was the Wurli 200A but the sustain pedal had been cut off 😭BUT there was what I thought was case/top cover for it sitting in the corner. I thought was for the Wurli since it was sitting beside it but when I went to pick it up it weighed like 100 pounds LOL! So I opened the top of what I thought was a case but it was a Rhodes V Stage 73 the ugly blue one, but it was in perfect mint condition (I don't think it had ever been played). I was shocked. I walked back up to the principal's office to tell him what I found and he was like "great take it home". Then he told to me the marching band instruments and drums were going to a middle school but everything else including two drum kits was free to take and a small PA system they had just purchased on my classes recommendations only about 5 years prior when I was a freshman. So I ended up getting the Wurli 200A the Rhodes V, a 1956 Baldwin piano a Ludwig drum kit from the early 1970s that looked like it belonged to a traveling circus because of its character (it was beat up) and a 4 year old 6 piece set of Premier drums with 6 cymbals and a small PA for nothing. Ironically if I had not went to get that stuff it would have been thrown away because the middle school never came to get the band instruments like he said they would and a contractor bought the property the following year and tore down the band building and threw every instrument away. I still have everything except the little PA which I gave to a church about a year later when they asked me to rent them a PA until they could order one, I gave it as a donation since I already had a very nice PA and studio gear at the time. But I play that Rhodes V all the time.

[@victorhugod387]

Hey Sanjay Congratulations!! We all know how much this instrument means to you!! Have fun and keep making music that "we" love!!

[@SanjayC]

That’s so kind of you. MYMYL forever Victor!

[@58icarus]

What a great demo. There is nothing quite like the special sound of a Rhodes piano.❤

[@CARfariPark]

I was praying for a rendition of Space Cowboy as soon as you demo'd the pan effect! Just recently found your videos and as a beginner pianist you're knowledge, advice, and passion is inspiring! Thank you Sanjay. Matt in the UK.

[@JonMurray]

It’s so beautiful man! And it sounds lush! Really happy for you dude ✌🏻

[@johnnance1414]

What a beautiful sounding instrument and first rate demonstration. Thank you.

[@nish4738]

Hey Sanjay C!!! The new Rhodes is AWESOME!!!! It sounds so warm and it looks cool. If only I had one...

[@SanjayC]

Its everything I hoped it would be and more - the finish on this instrument is stunning!

[@AceeSoul]

OMG, I am so jealous! Amazing! Love the smoke top, too! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@SanjayC]

Thanks so much for the Super Thanks. The smoke transparent top is so cool. I wish I had it on my old Rhodes too!

[@patsipes6561]

Congrats and a well deserved addition to your musical arsenal. No doubt that any Rhodes sound brings back childhood memories for many of us.

[@SanjayC]

Truly nostalgic for me. Its one of those sounds I've heard since I was a kid, and only discovered much later as a musician...and it felt like coming home.

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

@@SanjayC Hope you can buy another hood for that instrument. That see through plastic usually will last only 20 odd years or so. While the instrument will last least hundred.

[@laurant4282]

Im not old enough for the rhodes to be nostalgic to me...or rather I never heard it that much in my childhood - despite this, it sounds very nostalgic to me. On the flip side, it can sound incredibly fururistic. It's kind of like those japanese city pop songs - somehow forever old but always new at the same time...

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

@@laurant4282 A real concert piano is multiple times a secondhand car. Question... Do you need it? There are so many all in one boxes that do these sounds so well.

[@laurant4282]

@@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur I think you may have replied to the wrong comment?

[@MickBenjamins]

Oh, it arrived! Such a lovely instrument!

[@SanjayC]

Mick! Thanks for coming by to watch! Yeah...I'm truly lucky to have one of these. Its a dream.

[@QMusicUK]

Years ago, I had the opportunity to buy a Rhodes for just over £1,000. I didn’t and have been kicking myself ever since. What a fantastic instrument you’ve got there. This is my favourite colour combo (except I would pick the chrome stand myself). So vintage and elegant… much like the tank on your wrist! 😏 Congrats and thanks for the review.

[@db4096]

I had one. Loved it, but didn't have room when I moved. I sold it for £400! Should never have done it 😔

[@davidsummerville351]

Gorgeous instrument. One of the best creations of modern instruments.

[@Quicksilver_Cookie]

Absolutely stunning looking piece of kit. And obviously it sounds...well, it's a Rhodes. It has that elegant raindrops and water ripples sound to it. Incredible instrument.

[@BenBreed-2007synthguy]

Thank you! I've been wanting to hear this thing in action forever, and this video shows everything! Thanks again.

[@MrDanielmaher]

This guy has the perfect demo video voice. Well done sir.

[@risingphoenix1484]

Can't wait to hear Corey Henry on this.

[@Mikas_Emil]

Amazing, Sanjay. What a joy it must be to get that out of the box. Such a stunning sound - but the feel is probably amazing as well. The finish and attention to detail seems over the roof.

[@SanjayC]

Yes it truly is amazing. Always nice to see your comment here, Mikas!

[@Mikas_Emil]

@@SanjayC I´ve been following along for so long - I just realized :D Have a great sunday

[@warddolfin7038]

One of the most beautiful sounds I have ever heard

[@deangrande7002]

ohhhh that chorus! so incredible

[@nikunjp881]

Congrats on your achievement Sanjay!! Many more to go!!

[@SanjayC]

Thanks so much. I hope you enjoyed the video.

[@josephpickard3108]

Those guys have absolutely killed it. So good.

[@cliffordpearsonjr.9748]

So Very Sorry about your Grandma SanJay. Great video and That Rhodes is fabulous!

[@slimshekar]

This thing speaks to my soul! Congrats on getting one!

[@richiestarks6163]

I swear you’re like the Bob Ross of gear reviews. Very pleasant presentation and calming voice.

[@sonnybates8602]

Except he doesn't make happy accidents

[@j-7919]

Ok so this almost EXACTLY the material and color combo I would go for if I had one of these 😊 Looks and sounds incredible Sanjay. Great vid as usual sir, congrats.

[@RahuGod108]

Bhaiya Sound quality in your videos is so clear

[@jyotichristo7720]

It sounds magical! Love listening to it!!

[@SanjayC]

Yes it does! :-D

[@regmonmusic]

Wow Sanjay, congratulations! A beautiful instrument indeed.

[@SanjayC]

Thanks so much.

[@Sarah2ill]

I AM COMING OVER TO PLAY!!!!!

[@Thallishman]

I think its so great that actual electro mechanical keyboards being made again: the Rhodes MK8 and the Valente Electric Piano🥰

[@mexton]

Wowwwwww!Its Absolutely Beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@frankortega4280]

Sanjay, congratulations on your new Rhodes. The Rhodes sound is what inspired me to want to play keyboards. Enjoy!

[@tonytec59vmix]

Yes this is beautiful keyboard Sanjay. fit you nice solider you deserve it. You work hard to bring us great content, & you make it look so easy, great sounding..

[@lowlowseesee]

the production of this vid displays the absolute joy of the rhodes lol awesome

[@SanjayC]

🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@bluexborn]

hands down the best ever!

[@rEdf196]

Amazing sound, takes me back to the late 1970's, 80's.

[@lousyracuse]

Wow! What an incredible instrument, in the hands of a true master. :) No midi in/out? Guess that is what the plugin is for. Any chance you might be putting your presets in your store? Oh, you can't do that without Midi out... I missed the sale on the VSTs, maybe next time they have a discount I'll take the plunge. Until then, I guess I'll stick with Arturia, Rhodes Affair 3,...

[@oldmanbanta.mu5ic]

That thing is gorgeous. Congrats!

[@SanjayC]

Thanks!

[@jimbeaux4988]

Sounds beautiful. They made a really smart move putting in the effects and making them all analog.

[@sarthak1990]

This instrument sounds amazing !!!

[@DerekPower]

If I did an inventory of my music experience, the Rhodes comes up more often than the Wurlitzer by a wide margin. There’s just something about the Rhodes that seems to fit anywhere and, to me, strikes that balance between a star player and a team player. I’m still happy with my way to get Rhodes - thank you Arturia … and probably a slew of other sample-based synthesisers =] - but if so inspired and drawn, I can see myself getting the V8. (I don’t have the budget or the real estate for a real one). Happy playing =]

[@SanjayC]

Thanks Derek...star player/team player - that's a nice way to put it!

[@dunc1959]

I would have loved to have owned on back in the day but my parents could not afford it so got me a Wurlitzer 200A which was my first electronic piano these days I have a Korg Kronos 88 Piano touch workstation and a Yamaha Montage 6 synth We still have a Wurli 200A but its in dire need of restoration maybe one day.

[@tunio14ify]

The Rhodes piano is my the best, genius instrument that has the soul in each note - just press any key and there angelic harmony rises... And I think this is because the history, the origin of this instrument - Mr. Rhodes himself and his craving for soothing wounded soldiers.

[@xavierpaquin]

Man this thing sounds great

[@UKG_BPM_138]

I like how it’s got that 60’s record player look 👌

[@michaelluciano1980]

Looks exactly like my early 70s Marantz turntable. Somethings just never go out of style!

[@salt_liqueur]

I hope to play one of these someday. The sound is like nothing else

[@nickbryant2318]

These things are so incredible. They need to produce so many more to the exact original specs

[@tonylonewolf]

Congratulations on a great piece of equipment you are truly blessed continue doing what you're doing in keeping us informed it keeps me inspired

[@SanjayC]

Thanks so much. 🙏🏼

[@Dr.CoCoL1na]

Holy Moly.....had no idea about the MK8 sounds absollutely incredible.....Vintage Vibe watch out!!!! Love how good all the Analogue drive EQ....Chorus...Phaser...and Delay sound....compressor tooo!!! Love how good this sounds...def a lil expensive 10k-ish-zone....but wowZers....absoleutely gorgissimo! With so many great controls.....is it hard to just have a original Rhodes sound without all the Effects goodness....Really liked the purity of the compressor....and the Look of the keyboard is so beautiful...liked the see through....Best Wishes!🥰

[@lihatjalanan1979]

What a beautiful instrument ! this my dream ep too Sanjay

[@01kmacias]

Wow! It's so dreamy!

[@SanjayC]

:-) totally

[@bullet1218]

To hear these sounds coming from a hardware synth is awesome...💯👍

[@SanjayC]

Truly

[@i_rock_49]

this is not a hardware Synthesizer!

[@docroxchannel]

THE SOUND

[@tyoveli]

the exterior design is immaculate

[@naymello]

there is no doubt in my mind that this is the most beautiful instrument i've ever seen in my life

[@J-T-Thomas]

Amazing instrument, thanks for the tour Sanjay!

[@SanjayC]

You're so welcome. Thank you for watching and enjoying it with me.

[@riverbenddrummer]

Sounds so good through earphones, I love how the speed changes

[@CristianAlsina-bh3hy]

Man, that thing is a monster! So so good

[@aschneider70]

As guitar player, I'm obsessed with keyboards lately 😂. This channel is a blessing ✌🏻

[@StarMaze]

That Rhodes 🤩is perfect

[@SanjayC]

Yeah, I think so too

[@jayswizzle57]

I customized the one I want on the Rhodes website and it looks exactly like yours except I went with the silver stand. You have good taste my friend. I want one sooooooo bad!

[@Highlander1432]

This is fantastic Thank you very much for making this and sharing it

[@prestige2000rider]

Congrats on the new Rhodes model ! Its sound is very rich . A few yrs back i saw a vid with Jay Graydon, talking about the elusive Rhodes E. And how every sideman in LA tried to get it into one of their sessions. How , do you thing this new Rhodes stands up the to the once considered Holy Grail E model?

[@cstacy]

Effective demo and control/lines detail; excellent review!

[@commodoor6549]

Simply beautiful... the Rhodes is nice too Sanjay, you're a talented and lucky man, never take one bit of that for granted.

[@Blueskies2513]

rhodes is my favorite instrument now, i first heard it from jamiroquai too

[@SanjayC]

Jamiroquai fans love the Rhodes!

[@jjared.m]

6:09 That chorus sound profile 😭🔥🔥

[@Raffy1963]

I love music and I am healed everytime I heard beautiful SOUNDS. hoping I can avail most cheaper one of this beautiful instrument.

[@johndefalque5061]

Nothing stopping you from being Ray Manzarek-I'm hearing the Doors!

[@MJxProd.]

An Amazing piece of hardware! Love It!

[@SanjayC]

Yeah I can't imagine them making it better than they have

[@timothyduch2236]

That is the most gorgeous keyboard I’ve ever seen

[@lance134679]

Wow, this thing is cool. Congrats on getting your "dream machine".

[@Dabednego]

What a MAGNIFICENT instrument! I never get tired of hearing the sound of a Rhodes

[@hostrow]

I may need to make room for one. I regretted selling one back in the early. 90’s.

[@Supernumerary]

That thing sounds incredible!!!

[@rockon856]

Congratulations Sanjay! How amazing And midi coming is exciting too! Do

[@SanjayC]

Yeah can’t wait for midi features.

[@luigi.zanini]

The Rhodes sound is the only piano sound that makes me thrill....and of course I love Jamiroquai, Incognito and all bands that made great the acid jazz style

[@hyspecs7906]

The legend himself. It's so beautiful 😭

[@DouglasRosser]

I mentioned this in Dr. Mix's video, but those smoked-clear tops are HOT!

[@SanjayC]

Yeah I had to have it!!