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 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)

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

Stereoping Programmer Midi Controller for Rhodes Chroma Vintage Synth ($2,299)

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

Fender Rhodes Chroma Polaris6 Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer 1984 - Black ($3,995.59)

Syntaur Rhodes Chroma Polaris slider kit ($159.95)

Luca Sasdelli Rhodes Chroma Expo Transistor Array (repl. CA3086) 2021 ($53.58)

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

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

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

Luca Sasdelli Rhodes Chroma CC+ Display and MIDI kit ($386.95)

Luca Sasdelli Rhodes Chroma CC+ MIDI internal kit ($85.72)

Luca Sasdelli Rhodes Chroma CC+ MIDI Box ($116.68)

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

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

Rhodes Chroma Software Synthesizer ($69)

Rhodes Chroma 64-Key 16-Voice Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer 1982 - 1984 - Black w/ Wood Sides ($27,384.06)

Rhodes Chroma 64-Key 16-Voice Polyphonic Hybrid Analog Synthesizer 1982 complete authentic package ($11,711.53)

Rhodes Chroma 64-Key 16-Voice Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer 1982 - 1984 - Black w/ Wood Sides ($16,668.56)

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

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

Vintage Rhodes Chroma Binder + Manuals – Programming, Interface & Performance Rhodes 1970 ($195)

Fender Rhodes Chroma Polaris - Fully Serviced ($4,204.48)

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

Rhodes Chroma DVB 03F 2026 improved Dual Voice Board ($422.67)

Rhodes Chroma Polaris OS Version 9 Eprom Rom Update Upgrade Firmware ($58.28)

Rhodes Chroma Overvoltage Protection Board ($15)

Rhodes Chroma DVB clone Dual Voice Board - printed circuit board ONLY ($65.48)

Fender Rhodes Chroma Polaris Analog Synthesizer MIJ 80s Vintage LOOK ($1,150)

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

Fender Rhodes Chroma Polaris Main PCB Main Board Synth Parts ($400)

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

Rhodes Chroma Apple II Computer Interface pcb synthesizer VINTAGE SYNTH DEALER ($499.99)

Rhodes Chroma DVB 03F 2026 improved Dual Voice Board - printed circuit board ONLY ($65.48)

ARP Rhodes Chroma Original Document Collection ($90)

Rhodes Chroma SPSU kit 2023 ($303.61)

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

Arp Rhodes Chroma Sustain/Momentary Expression Pedal 1980s - Black ($80)

Rhodes Chroma DVB clone Dual Voice Board (w/o CEM) ($386.95)

Rhodes Chroma Dual Foot Pedal ($699)

RHODES CHROMA SYNTHESIZER 1 of ONLY 2000 made ($16,550.69)

Rhodes Chroma Dual Foot Pedal ($711.99)

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 G 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 A 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 C/F 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 C/F 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)