Re: [Mellotronists] Tapesupply Hi gang,
Martin used the EMI tapes because it gives 'that' sound. He toldme for my Performing Musician mag review of the M4000 that when theEMItapes have all been used the 4000/5000 can be set up for moremodern formulations. Maybe in the next ten years, someone can bepersuaded to release a new/old tape formulation the same as EMItape.After all, the Beatles masters and multitrack recordings were onEMItape, and they haven't required baking or archiving to keep therecordings. (mind you, they are stored in a tempertaure controlledenvironment at Abbey Road)
As for how long an original set lasts -my first (Mk 2) Mellystill had the originals in it when I bought it in the mid 80s, andthey sounded fine, so allow at least 20 years life, and probbaly a lotmore years that that!
Dave.
In a message dated 11/19/2007 1:26:09 AMEastern Standard Time, markpringnz@... writes:
I seem to have lost thepost I want to reply to. I am
sure some one mentioned that Martin had enough tape to
last 10 years. Have EMI stopped making it? It's going
to be another 3 years before I can afford mine. How
long does a tape set usually last?
Mark
Martin's statement was in SOS's review of theM4000. In a related question, what other tape options are there(for the future)? Of course, we all want the best (e.g., EMI). My impression is that Martin was comparing EMI to Quantegy 456. What about Quantegy 499 or GP9. RMGI is also manufacturingBASF/Emtec 900/901. Are any of these at least comparable to EMItape for Mellotron tapes?
Frank 1