Mellotronists

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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From: Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Mellotronists@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of kenmerb@...
Sent: Monday, May 21, 2007 5:00 PM
To: mellotronists@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Mellotronists] M4000

 

Wow.

Has everyone checked out the latest?  JB demonstrates the cycling option on
the  M4000 prototype.

http://www.youtube. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmL2egpstKI>
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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