Synths ⇝ Rhodes ⇝ Rhodes Chroma

The Chroma was designed by ARP. When ARP when bankrupt, CBS's musical instruments division acquired their assets, including the design for this synthesizer. They produced it as the Rhodes Chroma.

It uses CEM3360 chips for its VCAs and CEM3350 chips for its filters.

Specifications

Year Released: 1982

MSRP: 5295.00 USD

Keyboard: 64 keys with velocity

Polyphony: 16 notes

User Demo Videos

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File Downloads

Rhodes Chroma Interface Manual

Rhodes Chroma Programming Manual

Rhodes Chroma Service Manual

Items for Sale on Reverb

Rhodes Chroma Polaris, Kawai K1, K11, K4 5-Note Rubber Keyboard Contact Strip ($9.99)

Rhodes Chroma Polaris Chip IC, HM6116LP-3 Low-power SRAM, 150 nS, 24-pin DIP. ($9.99)

7-Note Rubber Keyboard Contact Strip for Rhodes Chroma Polaris, Kawai K1, K11, K4 ($9.99)

ARP Rhodes Chroma sustain/ momentary expression pedal 1980 original vintage analog USA ($149)

Luca Sasdelli Rhodes Chroma Expo Transistor Array (repl. CA3086) 2021 ($52.82)

Syntaur Rhodes Chroma Polaris slider kit ($159.95)

Arp Rhodes Chroma Keyboard Expander Dual Channel Voice Board #4 Rare Vintage ($375)

Luca Sasdelli Rhodes Chroma CC+ MIDI internal kit ($84.52)

Luca Sasdelli Rhodes Chroma CC+ MIDI Box ($115.04)

Luca Sasdelli Rhodes Chroma CC+ Display and MIDI kit ($381.50)

Arp Rhodes Chroma Keyboard Expander Dual Channel Voice Board Rev 3 Rare Vintage ($375)

Syntaur slider cap kit for Rhodes Chroma Polaris ($84.95)

ARP Rhodes Chroma sustain/ expression pedal c 1980 original vintage analog ($195)

Rhodes Chroma Polaris 64-Key 6-Voice Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer 1984 - Black ($1,900)

Rhodes Chroma 64-Key 16-Voice Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer ($12,835.54)

Rhodes Chroma 64-Key 16-Voice Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer 1982 - 1984 - Black w/ Wood Sides ($26,998.34)

Fender Rhodes Chroma Polaris 6 Voice Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer || Free SKB Case || WATCH ($1,900)

Fender/Rhodes Chroma Polaris II ($2,500)

Rhodes Chroma 1980s Rare Vintage Synth. ($7,500)

Fender Rhodes Chroma Polaris - Fully Serviced ($4,152)

Rhodes Chroma Polaris Kawai K1 K11 K4 Original White Keyboard Key ($7.95)

Fender Chroma Polaris II (Model 2123B) 6-Voice Hybrid Analog/Digital Synthesizer ($2,995)

Rhodes Chroma DVB 03F 2026 improved Dual Voice Board ($481.27)

Rhodes Chroma Polaris OS Version 9 Eprom Rom Update Upgrade Firmware ($57.46)

Rhodes CHROMA cover ($152.48)

Rhodes Chroma Synthesizer Complete Walnut Wood Replacement Kit ($229)

RHODES CHROMA POWER SUPPLY Synthesizer Keyboard VINTAGE SYNTH DEALER Untested #2 ($59.99)

Rhodes Chroma DVB clone Dual Voice Board - printed circuit board ONLY ($64.56)

Rhodes - Chroma Polaris - Slide potentiometer ($15.90)

Rhodes - Chroma Polaris - MIDI jack ($3.90)

CERTIFIED!!! RHODES CHROMA POLARIS UPGRADED AND IN AMAZING CONDITION! ($3,295)

Rhodes Chroma Power Supply PSU PCB Replacement Custom ($60)

Rhodes Chroma Overvoltage Protection Board ($15)

Rhodes Chroma SPSU kit 2023 ($299.33)

ARP Rhodes Chroma Original Document Collection ($90)

Rhodes Chroma Expander Complete Walnut Wood Replacement Kit ($209)

Rhodes Chroma DVB 03F 2026 improved Dual Voice Board - printed circuit board ONLY ($64.56)

RHODES CHROMA POWER SUPPLY Synthesizer Keyboard VINTAGE SYNTH DEALER Untested #1 ($59.99)

Rhodes Chroma Apple II Computer Interface pcb synthesizer VINTAGE SYNTH DEALER ($474.99)

Rhodes Chroma DVB clone Dual Voice Board (w/o CEM) ($381.50)

Rhodes Chroma Dual Foot Pedal ($699)

Rhodes - Chroma - Phone jack ($10.90)

Arp Rhodes Chroma Sustain/Momentary Expression Pedal 1980s - Black ($40)

RHODES CHROMA SYNTHESIZER 1 of ONLY 2000 made ($16,317.56)

Rhodes Chroma Dual Foot Pedal ($651.48)

Pre-Owned Vintage Fender Rhodes Chroma Polaris Synthesizer| Used ($4,299.99)

Matsushita Weighted Replacement SHARP/BLACK Key (ESK-8012 Keybeds) for E-Mu Emulator II, Kawai K1, K1 II, K4, K11, Korg DP-80, DS-8, Rhodes Chroma Polaris ($10.95)

Matsushita Weighted Replacement E/B Key (ESK-8012 Keybeds) for E-Mu Emulator II, Kawai K1, K1 II, K4, K11, Korg DP-80, DS-8, Rhodes Chroma Polaris ($13.95)

Matsushita Weighted Replacement E/B Key (ESK-8012 Keybeds) for E-Mu Emulator II, Kawai K1, K1 II, K4, K11, Korg DP-80, DS-8, Rhodes Chroma Polaris ($13.95)

Matsushita Weighted Replacement SHARP/BLACK Key (ESK-8012 Keybeds) for E-Mu Emulator II, Kawai K1, K1 II, K4, K11, Korg DP-80, DS-8, Rhodes Chroma Polaris ($10.95)