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Based on the literature in my smallcollection…the Models 25, 35 and 45 could be acquired with one of threeseries of sixteen sounds:

• “A” series – The common rhythms known to the average home organist, pianist or guitarist, ect. [sic]
• “B” series – These rhythms are a more advanced pattern of rhythms with “hot licks” for the more professional musician. These tapes are interchangeable by the dealer or owner in a few minutes.
• “C” series – Rock and Roll

There is a listing on the brochure: “FoxTrot, Jazz waltz, Marches, Polka, Waltz, Cha-Cha, Rhumba,Tango, Bossanova, Samba, Western, Rock N Roll, Andmany more rhythms”

 

The 35 and 45 are self-contained with ampand speaker, with optional reverb, and the 25 was just the tape unit which onewas supposed to plug into their Kimball or other organ. The Models 20, 30 and40 had 42 rhythms – with a similar listing.

 

Now my Riviera Model 800 brochures –Harry’s 4-manual with bass pedals monsters with all the bells andwhistles, literally – show these as the rhythms: “Vienese Waltz, 4/4 184, 4/4 144, Dixieland, Fox Trot 112,Fox Trot 96, Bossa-Nova, Samba, Rhumba,Bolero, Standard Waltz, Cha-Cha”.

 

And that is about all anyone will everwant to know about Rhythmate sounds….

Vance

 

-----Original Message-----
From: klas[mailto:Mattias.olsson5@...]
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2004 5:01 AM
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Subject: [Mellotronists] Rythmmaterythms