Mellotronists

Hello y'all,
 
There is a snobbery that exists regards generating tapes from tape copy  
masters over generating tapes from digital files.  The bandwidth in the  mellotron 
and the bandwidth of the recordings means that a 32 bit sample  rate would 
easily reproduce everything in the catalogue with no detriment.   We use 44.1 at 
24 bit depth.  The idea of having copy masters to make tapes  from is 
unrealistic in the modern world.  If you work out the variations  you'd need based on 
the sounds available in our library, it would be  ridiculous.  In addition, 
we have original sets made by Les that we  refer to, making sure there is no 
drift in sonic accuracy and there isn't.   Having said that, there were glaring 
differences between Les's copy  masters.  We try to reference the recordings 
that seem the most  consistent.  We have also used the ears of well seasoned 
mellotronists and  they have all been happy with tapes recorded from a digital  
source. 
 
I know little of Protools but I know it would not be detrimental  either.  
Why argue against this and then perform with an M400 hopelessly  out of kilter?  
It's a complete nonsense Mr Gallo!
 
Best,
 
Us at.....
 
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