This is the actual keyboard Louie Vega used to write and record some of Masters At Work’s biggest tracks.

Bought in 1992, the Roland Rhodes was used to record the chords on “Beautiful People” by Barbara Tucker and “Still in Love” with Meli’sa Morgan — two of the most beloved MAW dubs.

Gear info:

Type: Roland Rhodes-style keyboard

Year: Acquired in 1992

Used on: “Beautiful People,” “Still in Love,” and more

Provenance: From Louie Vega’s studio

“We made 10 to 20 records on this one keyboard — and the Rhodes sound on ‘Beautiful People’? That’s this exact piece.” – Louie Vega