Arturia Wurlitzer-V, Руководство пользователя

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then acquired a musical identity of its own. Musicians developed playing techniques with their
instruments and created their own sounds using a variety of effects like phase shifters, delays and
tremolos to enhance the possibilities of the sound. The popularity of the electric piano reached its
height during the 70s; many legendary bands have used these instruments like The Beatles, the
Doors, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Ray Charles, Queen, Supertramp,
Elton John, etc.
The band SUPERTRAMP playing the Wurlitzer
Most electric piano players seem to be divided into two camps: Rhodes Mark II or Wurlitzer EP
200-A. Tonally and attack-wise the Wurlitzer seems to sit more comfortably with an amplified
guitar-based rock band a than does the Rhodes. It can even replace a rhythm guitar quite
successfully, whereas the Rhodes is more of a solo instrument, suited to fusion, acid jazz, other jazz
styles, the truth is that both of them are real jewels !
Rhodes Mark II Wurlitzer EP 200-A
These instruments were eventually replaced by synthesizers or electronic pianos capable of
piano-like sounds without the disadvantages of moving mechanical parts. These were also lighter
and smaller.
However, to our delight, electric pianos are coming back into fashion. Companies who went out
of business years ago are back making new models again and the prices of vintage used
instruments has climbed so that these are now out of reach of most people.
ARTURIA WURLITZER V User's Manual -6- 1 INTRODUCTION