I like how they cut out the faceplate from an old M400 to open a window for the LED indicator. I assume that will not be on production models…
The noise is not surprising considering the torque needed to move all those tapes. How load is a Mark I or II when it cycles?
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Subject: [Mellotronists] M4000
Wow.
Has everyone checked out the latest? JB demonstrates the cycling option
on the M4000 prototype.
http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=CmL2egpstKI
So, I'm guessing that the M4000 is a cycling M400, something we discussed on
this list 5 years ago. If that's the case, this will greatly expand the
sounds available without the need to keep buying more tape frames, while giving
you the ability to switch sounds on the fly (sort of).
Congratulations John and Martin, from what I can tell by looking at these
little glimpses, you've created something very useful. When can we expect
more details?
BTW, is the cycling as loud as it sounds in these clips?
Ken M.
(MKII #247, M400 #1217, both currently in hibernation)
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