Rhodes Mark 7-73 AM Guide

Rhodes
Mark 7 -73/88 AM
Owners Manual
Warranty Information
Thank you for purchasing your new Rhodes Mark 7 piano! The Rhodes
Mark 7 continues the legacy of this legendary American made instrument
known for its unique design and tone.
The Rhodes Mark 7 has reached a new level of quality and versatility never
before seen in the history of Rhodes while still maintaining its purity of design
and recognizable tone.
The Rhodes piano has long been a favorite of musicians and recording artists
worldwide. Our company is extremely proud of our products and guarantees
the musician years of reliability and enjoyment.

Rhodes Mark 7 Active MIDI Series
The Active MIDI Series Rhodes Mark VII piano is available in 2 sizes, 73 and
88 key versions. The new Rhodes Active Midi Series pianos now provide the
musician with a user friendly and versatile MIDI system that is state of the
art. Combined with our new preamplifier circuitry and side panel connector
system, this is the perfect marriage of analog and digital!
Active MIDI Series features include:
·Patented, highly accurate, sensing technology for exceptional capture of
the slightest key movement and velocity
·Class compliant USB MIDI – MIDI In, Out and Thru Jacks
·Pitch Bend and Modulation Wheels
·Polyphonic and Monophonic (Channel) Aftertouch
·Continuous Data Pedal Sensoring
·2 X 20 Character Back-lit LCD and Pushbutton Encoder
·Midi / USB device Volume Control
Piano improvements include:
·Ventilated molded case available in stylish colors
·Improved action
·Improved pedal design for ease of setup and portability
·Heavy duty road case available
·Powered Speaker Platforms in matching colors and sizes

MIDI Side Panel Connections
A B C D1 D2 E F G H
A. USB JACK
The USB Jack is used to download or upload MIDI information. The USB Jack
provides for a no hassle driver installation, just plug into your Mac or PC and
the operating system finds and installs all necessary components and the Rhodes
appears as a USB MIDI device. Windows XP, Vista or any Mac OS X is needed
for this. USB MIDI information is bi-directional so you can download or upload
patch information for quick patch advance during live performance.
B. MIDI IN, OUT and THRU JACKS
The MIDI In, Out and Thru jacks are wired in the standard configuration but in
addition, MIDI can be mixed to both MIDI Out and USB, while data received
from USB can be transmitted to MIDI Out.
C. STERO HEADPHONE JACK
Used to monitor your piano through most brands of stereo headphones, the level
of the headphone jack is determined by the VOLUME control on the piano
preamplifier. (You will not hear MIDI sounds from this jack.)

D. EFFECTS LOOP
1. The EFFECTS RETURN jack is used when processing the raw signal of the
piano through effects devises.
2. The EFFECTS SEND jack sends a signal from the piano to any high
impedance effects device such as a stompbox, when used in conjunction with the
EFFECTS RETURN. This jack may also be used to send a high impedance
signal out of the piano uncolored by the piano preamplifier.
E. STEREO UNBALANCED OUTPUTS
Labeled Left and Right, these two audio outputs provide stereo unbalanced
signals effected by the preamp, to the Rhodes Powered Speaker Platforms, as
well as other types of stereo amplifiers.
F. STEREO BALANCED XLR OUTPUTS
These two outputs labeled Left and Right provide stereo balanced XLR outputs
from the output of the piano preamplifier. These jacks can be used to send stereo
signals to any device with XLR inputs such as mixing consoles.
G. POWER INPUT JACK
The Power Input jack is used to connect the RHODES POWER SUPPLY. The
Rhodes Power Supply provides the voltages necessary to operate both the piano
preamplifier and the MIDI system. Make sure the power supply plug is fully
inserted into the Power Input Jack. The connector can only be inserted one way.
Pay close attention to the pin arrangement on the connector to insure proper
insertion.
top
DO NOT FORCE THE PLUG INTO THE POWER INPUT JACK
CONNECTOR OR DAMAGE MAY OCCUR!

RHODES ACTIVE PREAMP
The Rhodes Active Preamp features state of the art electronics with FET input
technology and ultra high quality, low noise components. Years in the making,
the Active Series Preamp offers the musician a new level of tonal versatility
never before heard from any previous Rhodes piano.
A B1 B2 B3 B4 C1 C2
A. VOLUME CONTROL
The Volume Control adjusts the level of signal coming from the output of the
piano preamplifier. This signal appears at the unbalanced stereo and balanced
stereo XLR jacks that are located on the side panel connector located on the
left side of the piano.
B. EQUALIZER SECTION
The Equalizer Section consists of four controls:
1. LO CONTROL
The Low Control allows the musician to boost or cut bass frequencies by + /-
15 db @ 100Hz.
B2. MID CONTROL
The Mid Control allows the musician to boost or cut midrange frequencies by
+ /- 15db as determined by the FREQ. Control.
B3. FREQ CONTROL
The Freq Control adjusts the frequency of the MID CONTROL. The
frequency can be adjusted to operate from 100Hz to 8KHz.

B4. HI CONTROL
The Hi Control allows the musician to boost or cut treble frequencies by + /-
15db @ 10KHz.
C. TREMOLO SECTION
The Tremolo Section consists of two controls:
C1. SP
The SP Control adjusts the speed of the tremolo circuit.
C2. INT
The INT Control adjusts the intensity of the tremolo circuit.
Pull this knob out to activate the tremolo. A blue light will flash behind the
INT Control showing the rate of the tremolo.
SUSTAIN PEDAL and ROD
The Sustain Pedal is attached to the piano by inserting the bayonet fittings
and adjustable push rod into the openings under the piano and at the top of
the pedal housing. Turn the fitting clockwise until it locks into place.

Only the RHODES POWER SUPPLY can be used in order for the piano
preamplifier and MIDI to function. The IEC / AC Input connector on the
power supply can be used with any AC input voltage from 100 VAC to 240
VAC. In case of emergency, if for any reason the power supply or the piano
preamplifier does not function, a signal can be taken directly from the piano
via the EFFECTS SEND jack. See section D. Please contact your local Rhodes
dealer for a replacement power supply.
H. ON / OFF SWITCH
The On / Off switch is used to turn the piano preamplifier on or off. When
switched on, the rocker switch will be in the down position.
MIDI CONTROLS
A B C D
A. PITCH BEND and MODULATION WHEELS
These controls allow you send pitch and modulation wheel messages to MIDI
and USB.
B. 2X20 CHARACTER LCD SCREEN
The LCD Screen allows you to view all patch information and make adjustments
quickly and easily.
C. PUSH BUTTON ENCODER
The Encoder Button sets parameters and adjustments.
D. VOLUME CONTROL
The Volume Control adjusts the volume of all USB & MIDI devices, totally
independent of your Rhodes Piano volume.

RHODES ACTIVE MIDI SYSTEM
The Rhodes MIDI system allows you to control external equipment or send
MIDI signals to your computer using USB. Additionally, it can serve as a USB
MIDI interface if you are interfacing non-USB MIDI equipment.
To control external equipment, like synthesizers or samplers, power up your
Rhodes piano and connect the MIDI out jack of the piano to the MIDI IN of
your device and/or connect your computer via USB.
This is all it takes to make your new Rhodes Active/MIDI the most dynamic
and expressive keyboard controller ever! Not to mention having the ability to
mix these sounds digital sounds with the famous sound of the REAL Rhodes
Mark 7
SPECIAL FEATURES
1. USER INTERFACE
Use the 2x40 character LCD screen, dedicated Volume knob, and endless
MIDI Data Encoder knob with push switch to control the MIDI and USB
section of your piano.

2. EDITING: Pushing the MIDI Data encoder knob toggles between the
selecting of parameter and editing of parameter value. This is indicated by a
tiny arrow on the right side of the LCD as shown. If the arrow is on the upper
line, turning the encoder will select the parameters. The lower line indicates
that a parameter value can be changed.
P1 1 zone channel <
Z1 l 1
P1 l zone channel
Z1 l 1 <
3. VOLUME
The MIDI Volume knob controls the volume level of external MIDI and USB
devices using standard MIDI controller messages. These messages will be sent
on all channels and on all USB and MIDI Out ports simultaneously.
4. PATCH ORGANIZATION
The MIDI system consists of 50 patches which control what which messages
will be sent to MIDI and USB. Patches can be edited, renamed and stored.
Each patch can have up to four zones to control different instruments on
different channels. Each zone has its own MIDI channel, port and other
parameters. This is especially useful during live- performance patch
changing.
5. SELECTING A PATCH
After powering up, patches 1 through 50 can be selected by the encoder. The
patch number is shown in the lower line of the LCD.
P1 l select Patch
l Init Patch <
6. PATCH PARAMETERS
Pushing the indicator to the top line allows you to access the patch
parameters. These can all be altered when the indicator is on the lower line.
P1 l routing (off {USB>MIDI}{MIDI>USB}{MIDI< >USB})

Here you can control what the piano should do with incoming MIDI
messages.
off = Incoming MIDI messages are discarded
USB > MIDI = Incoming USB messages are sent to MIDI
MIDI > USB = Incoming MIDI messages are sent to USB
MIDI < > USB = Incoming MIDI messages are sent to USB
and incoming USB messages are sent to MIDI
7. ZONES
Each patch can have up to four zones for creating splits, layers or velocity
switches. Here you can adjust how many zones you want.
P1 l # of zones
l <
The next zone can be selected for further editing here. Note that all zones are
active simultaneously. The selection made here is only for editing of zone
parameters. The selected zone is also shown in the lower left corner of the
LCD throughout zone editing.
P1 l zone select
Z1 l <
Zones can transmit on the MIDI port, the USB port or on both. When set to “
off ”, this zone is inactive and no messages are sent.
P1 l zone transmit
Z1 l MIDI + USB <
Here the MIDI channel is assigned to the zone.
P1 l zone channel
Z1 l 1 <
In order to realize splits, the active key range can be reduced. You can set both
the lowest and the highest key to be transmitted by this zone.