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Subject: Re: [Mellotronists] Orchestron

From: "Tony Moffett" <amoffet1@...>
Date: 2002-07-26

Several other details came to mind after posting this. The modulation being visible is like the depth of a vinyl record's groove, except expressed horizontally. An easily available bulb provided the light for the device. And last but certainly not least is that David Van Koovering was the head of marketing at Moog Music before he started Vako, began the Orchestrons project and later the Viking line of road cases. I distinctly remember and still have the flyer detailing a custom triple Orchestron built for Patrick Moraz when he was with YES. I was lucky enough to fiddle around with his toy on a few occasions, and many years later discuss that project with Patrick in person, and found him to be a very likable fellow. Does anyone remember when Keith Emerson would lay his upright piano on himself and play it from behind? That instrument was being fitted in a road case once while I was visiting their shop. Also in Dave's office was a fully loaded Moog 55 staring you down, so to speak. I never got to patch that sucker up.
 
Tony
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----- Original Message -----
From: Tony Moffett
To: mellotronists@yahoogroups.com ; glinskym@... ; kinchmusic@...
Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2002 10:41 AM
Subject: Re: [Mellotronists] Orchestron

A beam of light did pass through as many as 3 LP sized, but very thin optical discs. The modulation was visible to the naked eye and when the disc completed 1 revolution a somewhat distinct ending of the track and subsequent beginning of the track was heard. The machines were build near me in St. Petersburg and I visited the operation numerous times. Mr. Van Koovering was usually on site and delighted to discuss his machine. I even bought a Mellotron tape frame from him.
 
Tony
#510
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2002 10:26 AM
Subject: [Mellotronists] Orchestron

Anyone here know how this machine worked? Surely this was long before laser
technology as we know it was around or affordable, bearing in mind the
reasonable cost of the machine.
Andy K

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