Steve/39 Stripes "New" Rhodes Artemis Rackmount Amplifier!

[steve39stripes]

Hey guys! Here are some pics of my new Artemis rackmount amp from Rhodes Amplification (http://www.rhodesamplification.com)! I am using the Rhodes Colossus and my Suhr PT100 with Suhr 4x12 cabs, but wanted a rackmount version with more options and this is it! If Kyle Rhodes chimes in I'm sure he will fill you in on more, but the options are pretty amazing. Mine has the Clean, Crunch, and Lead 1 channels, but can be ordered with other layouts like Crunch, Lead 1, and Lead 2. Forgot to take pics of the rear of the amp, but will do so. Being that these are loaded with tons of midi options they work fantastic in rack rigs. Enjoy!

 

[tripstan]

Congrats, nice rig! I take it the whammy DT is midi?

 

[Rev]

I've played this amp and it is fantastic. It really is an overbuilt forward thinking amplifier. The tone is meaty, chewy, and heavy. The dual purpose saturation knob is a great addition. Definitely the best Rhodes amp yet.

 

[steve39stripes]

Congrats, nice rig! I take it the whammy DT is midi?

Thanks brother. Yes the DT is wired in midi as well and controlled at the pedalboard via a Boss expression pedal. All audio stays in the rack except for a tuner out to the pedalboard that is kicked in and out of a loop in the switcher.

 

[garey77]

That's hot. Great rig! I love all the Rhodes clips I've heard. At some point I'd love to get one.

 

[suhrimmetal]

Congrats... Love Kyles work and am very anxious to see how the Artemis is liked!

 

[glassjaw7]

Great looking rig! Kyle's rack stuff seems pretty top notch, as far as features and switching, etc. Congrats!

 

[JerEvil]

Wow! Very cool. I'd love to check out the Rhodes stuff but WELL out of my price range.

 

[Gainzilla]

Im beyond happy with what I have but there is no denying it, The Rhodes stuff is top notch in Tone,construction and design...

Kage

 

[bulletproof_funk]

Nice rig! How do you find the Artemis sounds compared to the Colossus, similar when using the same settings? Also how do the settings not found on the Colossus sound? Would be good to know from someone who has (tried) both.

I've played this amp and it is fantastic. It really is an overbuilt forward thinking amplifier. The tone is meaty, chewy, and heavy. The dual purpose saturation knob is a great addition. Definitely the best Rhodes amp yet.

Which saturation knob is this?... I didn't see it listed on the Artemis page on the Rhodes site nor seen it mentioned. Is it a proto/custom?

Wow! Very cool. I'd love to check out the Rhodes stuff but WELL out of my price range.

The upcoming Gemini 2-ch will be more affordable if that helps. You can ask Kyle more about it.

 

[mooncobra]

killer set up bro!!!! those amps smoke!!! i am jealous, especially as i am once again without an amp due to ridiculous medical bills. the pain runs so deep not having an amp, i feel like i am missing an arm or a leg without an amp!!! i envy your rig, it is insane!!!! i would be content with a fraction of what you have!!!! just more good tone for you, all the stuff i have heard by you always sounds good with killer tone bro!!

 

[lolzgreg]

Great amp choice man. I'm sure that thing will treat you great tonally

 

[glassjaw7]

What did you record the album with? (Think it was mentioned at some point but I forgot)

 

[Devilinside]

Very nice dude, I cannot imagine the patience wiring this rig would require!

 

[jlbaxe]

Looks awesome…Congrats!

Any pics of the back

 

[Shark Diver]

I call dibs!

 

[Rev]

Which saturation knob is this?... I didn't see it listed on the Artemis page on the Rhodes site nor seen it mentioned. Is it a proto/custom?

If you are in the Lead channels click the 3rd or 4th mode and you can use the gain knob from the first channel as an additional saturation on top of your Lead channel gain. Fantastic feature as it gives you so many sound and feel options.

 

[steve39stripes]

Very nice dude, I cannot imagine the patience wiring this rig would require!

LOL you have no idea and wish I had Kyle or Friedman wire it for me, but I did a pretty good job

 

[steve39stripes]

What did you record the album with? (Think it was mentioned at some point but I forgot)

I used a few different amps on the Beyond Broken CD depending on the track, but most of it was Cornford MK50's and a Suhr PT100. I will be using the Rhodes amps on two new radio singles next month so looking forward to that.

 

[steve39stripes]

Nice rig! How do you find the Artemis sounds compared to the Colossus, similar when using the same settings? Also how do the settings not found on the Colossus sound? Would be good to know from someone who has (tried) both.

They are close to the same amp in way of sounds, but the Artemis has a lot more options like being able to control all the bright switches via midi and a lot more tonal options in the voicings of the gain channels.