Wurlitzer by Rhodes reed electric piano plugin interface with classic dials and retro LEDs

Wurlitzer by Rhodes: Reed Electric Piano Plugin for Mac and Windows

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Wurlitzer by Rhodes is a virtual instrument plugin that recreates the Wurlitzer 200A reed electric piano, developed by Rhodes for macOS and Windows.

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01Overview

The Wurlitzer 200A became a studio staple after its release in 1974, known for its compact design and bright, clear voice. Wurlitzer by Rhodes is a plugin built from samples of that instrument, made by the team behind Rhodes Anthology. It shares the engine and interface design of that earlier instrument, with classic dials, retro LEDs and the same preamp and FX modules.

Best for

Reed piano parts
Vintage pop and soul keys
Rock and progressive keys
Retro film and TV cues
Vibrato-driven electric piano

Developer: Rhodes
Category: Virtual Instruments
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Sampled recreation of the Wurlitzer 200A reed electric piano
Timbre Shift for changing vintage character across eras
Global Tune control for overall pitch adjustment
Modeled mono vibrato circuit
Twin and JC amp models plus original front-facing speakers
Preamp and FX modules shared with Rhodes Anthology
Resizable interface with classic dials and retro LEDs

03In depth

Sound, Character and the Vibrato Circuit

Rhodes describes the plugin as a faithful recreation of the 200A, sampled by its sound designers to capture the nuances of the original piano. The tone can be warm and soulful or gritty and cutting when pushed harder.

The plugin includes a mono vibrato circuit modeled on the original, which Rhodes presents as a defining part of the piano's character. Rhodes also adds a new speaker option: the original front-facing speakers, which the developer says offer distinctive midrange presence and natural breakup.

Timbre Shift and Global Tune Controls

Timbre Shift is designed to change the character of the sound so it resembles different eras of the instrument, from smooth 1970s warmth to more worn, gritty textures. Global Tune is also included for adjusting the overall pitch.

The interface uses dials and retro-style LEDs with the same preamp and FX modules found in Rhodes software instruments, and it is resizable for different screen sizes.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Rhodes
Type	Plugin
Category	Virtual Instruments
Operating systems	Windows, macOS

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What operating systems does Wurlitzer by Rhodes support?

Wurlitzer by Rhodes runs on macOS and Windows. On macOS it supports Big Sur (11) through Sequoia (15) on both Intel and Apple Silicon, with Rosetta and native support. On Windows it supports Windows 10 and 11.

How much RAM and disk space does it need?

Rhodes recommends 8GB of RAM and lists a minimum of 6GB of free disk space. If the installer is deleted after installation, the required space is 3.19 GB.

Does Wurlitzer by Rhodes need an internet connection?

Yes, an internet connection is required according to the system requirements.

What is Timbre Shift?

Timbre Shift is a control that changes the character of the sound so it resembles different eras of the Wurlitzer 200A, from silky 1970s warmth to gritty, worn textures.