The Yamaha AN1x Synthesizer mailing list

On Wed, 15 Jan 2003 10:34:50 +0200 "Timo Sandholm" wrote:

> I've noticed that in the list there are lot of knowledge about old
> analogue keyboards. So I'm asking if you can give me tips how to
> create mellotron and string machine sounds using AN1x - or is it even 
> possible to simulate those with my blue beast. What are the things to 
> look for? Also I'm curious how the sound is created originally by
> those machines? I understood that in the mellotron there is some kind 
> of tape inside but that's all I know :-) ... but what is the sound
> creation method of string machine I don't have a clue :-) 

A Mellotron has little endless tape loops with the sound recorded on
them. Depending on the key you press, they get played faster or slower,
thus affecting pitch.

So the best way to emulate a Mellotron is with a sampler, because the
Mellotron can be considered as an analogue sample player.

- Peter
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