At 08:49 AM 12/19/2003 -0500, Linda Dachtyl wrote:
>I would like some opinions on this unit as a tron emulator.
http://www.kleonard.com/kltunes/tunes.htm - scroll to the bottom of that
page for an audible comparison.
>I don't think I will find a real one for a price I can afford, plus the
>tech problems involved.
Anyone disagree that Mellotron tech problems are over-hyped, especially
with the M400? Get a machine set up properly, and it runs for years---#805
will outlast all of my synths, I'm sure. I think the bad reputation is
largely based on the moanings of performers in the 70s who fell victim to
the stupid CMC-10 motor controller and then failed to perform any kind of
maintenance or adjustments on their machines (in addition to banging them
around on tour).
Replacement parts are available (with more being remanufactured in recent
years and more coming up as well), and once you know how to keep them
adjusted, you're set for a while. Yes, occasionally you'll get a very
stubborn machine, but eventually things can be worked out (or so I've been
told ;-) ).
I wouldn't touch a Mark II or M300, though, without a LOT of help, although
there are folks on this list who work miracles with them. There are also
some very competent folks on this list who do some awesome stuff with M400s
as well. (I'm not one of those people...I just try to help where I can.)
...kl...
M400 #805 - just a motor, preamp, and a lot of empty space
M400 #1037 - [needs a motor and SMS to fill the empty space...damn bank!]
EMI E4 #103S - [still just visiting, still one of the stubborn ones]
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