Mellotronists

> Ken L and I are desperately trying to get *that* Mellotron sound into our
> recordings, but are coming up short so far.  We're working separately, both
> recording directly to PC disk (no mics) using Echo 24 bit sound cards.  He's
> playing his M400, I'm playing my MKII.  I'm using direct boxes and balanced
> cables to minimize noise (thanks for that tip in Tronto, Fritz).  We both
> have access to reverbs (spring, digital) and all kinds of software
> processors, compressors, EQs, etc.

Someone else is bound to mention this, but miking it up (rather than
recording it directly) has a far more 'authentic' feel to it, if that's
what you're after.

Mike Dickson (tron@...) M400 #996
The Official Cynic of Streetly Electronics
Streetly Sample Library http://www.blackcat.demon.co.uk/tron/