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Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Mellotonus

From: lsf5275@aol.com
Date: 2011-10-29

Mark,
 
I've had two Microns and the MicroKorg. The Microns are awesome machines and have the same engine as the Ion. There is a more powerful vocoder in the Micron and it has tons of cool presets. However, I run my MicroKorg through my Triton and use that keyboard much of the time. I love the ease of programing of the MicroKorg. I also like the ability (with battery power) to play it anywhere, including on an airplane or out on the back deck.
 
Frank
 
In a message dated 10/28/2011 7:00:07 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, markpringnz@gmail.com writes:
 

I tend to play my Microkorg using my Korg K61P midi controller as I find the mini keys a bit of a pain. I've heard people say good things about the Alesis micron ( which has standard keys ) as an alternative but I haven't played one. The 61P is my second favourite syth it has 24 inbuilt sounds and 2 effects so I spend more time playing than twiddling the knobs!

Mark

On Sat, Oct 29, 2011 at 1:29 PM, Tony <atm655@verizon.net> wrote:
 

I keep it right here by the couch. Battery life has been good, has me playing again after a very long time.
Sure is my favorite at the moment, plenty of sounds/features, and just plain fun \"Smile\"
Glad to hear you like yours too!
 
From: Mark
Sent: Friday, October 28, 2011 1:12 PM
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Mellotonus
 
 

Frank Stickle suggested the Microkorg to me when I was looking for a portable synth, I must say it's my favourite synth, produces some wonderful sounds.

Mark

On Sat, Oct 29, 2011 at 5:43 AM, Tony <atm655@verizon.net> wrote:
 
Well it sure sounds fantastic Mark!
 
I meant the Mark II violins, but I missed it when I proof or “goof” read it.
For me there is almost no such thing as “too much effects”, love my delays and such.
 
Your post was a double treat, as I recently purchased a MicroKorg XL, and that little sucks kicks some serious butt \"Smile\".
 
Tony
 
Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2011 10:17 PM
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Mellotonus
 
 

Thanks very much Tony.

I actually used the Mark II 3 violins for this piece. The tapes came with the machine and are probably at least 20 years old but not the original tapes the machine was shipped with. The tapes aren't in great shape, well the tron isn't either, and I was surprised at how good they can sound.

Until I owned a tron I always favoured the M300a violins, try as I might I can't get the sound I want out of them, I firmly believe on no evidence whatsoever that you need an M300 to play them on. I am beginning to prefer the sound of the 3 violins.

Mark

--- In mailto:newmellotrongroup%40yahoogroups.com, "Tony" <atm655@...> wrote:
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> Mark that’s some of the best Mellotron work I’ve ever heard!
> Think I’ll treat myself to that tape set!
> Thanks for posting it!
> Those M300s are damned sure going in my M4000 too!
> Tony #510
>
> From: mellotronmadness
> Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2011 4:41 PM
> To: mailto:newmellotrongroup%40yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Mellotonus
>
>
> Thank you for all the kind comments.
>
> Mark
>
> --- In mailto:newmellotrongroup%40yahoogroups.com, "mellotronmadness" <markpringnz@> wrote:
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> >
> >
> > Mellotonus <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgFwNV1eaUs>
> >
> > Well, I enjoyed it.
> >
>