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Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] 4000D users?

From: DiPaolo Richard <kathnrich@yahoo.com>
Date: 2014-04-09

Good post Rick
      I did notice there is a lack of "brilliance" if you will, with the M4000D. I am always having to boost the uppers on EQ Playing live. But, it does not compare to hauling the M4000D around as opposed to an M400, which I did when I wore a younger mans cloths.
 
Rich D.
From: Rick Reger <rjtr2958@yahoo.com>
To: "newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com" <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 9, 2014 1:32 PM
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] 4000D users?

 
 
I just bought an M4000D mini. I also have one of Markus' Mk. VI's.
 
I did an A-B comparison recently and there is a difference. The MK. VI has a bit more "presence" if that makes any sense. The difference isn't vast but it's there.
 
Having said that, the M4000D still sounds really great. It operates well and certainly feels nice when I'm playing it.
 
I simply have neither the money nor the storage space to continue buying all the tapes I'd ideally like for the MK. VI. Also, I use the tron a lot for recording and having to continuously swap tape frames on a piece with multiple tron sounds is a bit of a pain on occasion. I also can now gig with good sounding "tron" - hauling the MK VI around simply wasn't viable.
 
So for all those reasons, I'm very happy with the M4000D.
 
Let me know if you have specific questions.
 
Rick

From: DiPaolo Richard <kathnrich@yahoo.com>
To: "newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com" <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 9, 2014 6:14 AM
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] 4000D users?

 
All
      Are there any 4000D users on this site?
 
Rich D.
From: Martin <tronbros@aol.com>
To: "newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com" <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 9, 2014 5:39 AM
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Robert Fripp is bringin back the Mellotron...

 
Robert's reply when I suggested getting two of hos M400s up and running:

dear martin,

i have no intention of taking the analogue beasts on the road!

yow! twitch! suffering!

Mellotronics.com on my iPad
2013 is the 50th anniversary of the Mellotron

On 9 Apr 2014, at 04:50, Chris Dale <unobtainiumkeys@gmail.com> wrote:

 
I'd rather see the real deal on stage, but this is better than nothing.




On Tue, Apr 8, 2014 at 4:05 PM, gino wong <wonggster@gmail.com> wrote:
 
At least they didn't order half arsed brass.


On Tue, Apr 8, 2014 at 3:58 PM, gino wong <wonggster@gmail.com> wrote:
I just got it ! Two Memotrons.  Classic line ups had 2 M400 on stage. I thought it had something to do with Soundscapes. I wasn't quite believing that Jakko was on board.  I am very glad I was wrong.  


On Tue, Apr 8, 2014 at 3:49 PM, gino wong <wonggster@gmail.com> wrote:
I saw Jakko playing in the Schizoid band twice. His passion for the music of Crim is incandescent and very real. If that is rubbing off on Mr enigmatic it would be quite wonderful.

g


On Tue, Apr 8, 2014 at 3:39 PM, Bill Rudloff <doctorwho8@aol.com> wrote:
 
Well since Mel Collins and Jakko Jakszyk are in this new Crimson, it stands to reason that the pre-1980 material is being brought out of retirement.
Bill Rudloff


-----Original Message-----
From: Martin <tronbros@aol.com>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tue, Apr 8, 2014 2:30 pm
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Robert Fripp is bringin back the Mellotron...

 
Gino, you are going to get some vintage Crimson and that's why they have two Memotron racks. No more gossip from me but it is exciting!

M

Mellotronics.com on my iPad
2013 is the 50th anniversary of the Mellotron

On 8 Apr 2014, at 20:28, gino wong <wonggster@gmail.com> wrote:

 
That is cool.  I wonder how he is going to use it ?  

Any idea Doctor ?

best

gino



On Mon, Apr 7, 2014 at 6:33 PM, Bill Rudloff <doctorwho8@aol.com> wrote:
 
...but in the form of the Memotron rack unit in his updated Solar Voyager rig.
http://www.dgmlive.com/diaries.htm?artist=&show=&member=3&entry=26200
Bill Rudloff



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Gino Wong Birgelo
BSComm, BSEE,
ReRED Recording, Analog Sound Design
Audio Mastering, Recording & Restoration, Logistics






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Gino Wong Birgelo
BSComm, BSEE,
ReRED Recording, Analog Sound Design
Audio Mastering, Recording & Restoration, Logistics






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Gino Wong Birgelo
BSComm, BSEE,
ReRED Recording, Analog Sound Design
Audio Mastering, Recording & Restoration, Logistics






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Gino Wong Birgelo
BSComm, BSEE,
ReRED Recording, Analog Sound Design
Audio Mastering, Recording & Restoration, Logistics