And what will be digital in the new Streeltly tron??
/Nick
kinchmusic@... wrote:
> In a message dated 23/09/2006 23:56:08 GMT Standard Time,
> ken@... writes:
>
> If you are referring to the M4000, that's been there for quite a
> while.
>
> Sorry Ken, yes I am.
> It's just that I've not noticed it before, or have I heard anyone here
> make mention of it's appearance on the web-sites front page, so I
> thought I would do so.
> Why hasn't there been more reaction from everyone. I know the new
> Streetly machine is the worst kept secret on this list. But really, I
> would have thought that the first Mellotron to be built here in the UK
> by the company that made the original in 30 years would have created
> more than a passing interest.
> AND from what I hear, this will a Mellotron unlike any that has gone
> before. This will be no M400 remake. After all, JB and MS have been
> there, done that, bought the tee shirt. Why would they want to do
> that? Simply trying to recreate the past would be a waste of
> resources, when much much more could be achieved.
> The only way forward would be to create a machine that is so awesome
> in it's power and versatility, whilst retaining the iconic appearance
> we all know. Yet combining the very best of analogue and digital
> technology, to breathe new life into the machine we all know and love.
> Not that I know the full story by any means, but I've a feeling when
> this thing breaks it's going to be huge. Wouldn't it be a pity if
> suddenly it was embraced by the world-wide music industry and we were
> all siting here scratching our heads not knowing the significance of
> what was going on.
> Brace yourselves.
> Andy K
>