Thanks for the audio link. I listened to it before awhile ago and that
got me thinking about the Roland.
Linda
On Dec 19, 2003, at 3:54 PM, Ken Leonard wrote:
> 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]