Mellotronists

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From: John McIntyre [mailto:mcintyre@...]
Sent: 08 April 2003 14:33
Cc: mellotronists@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Mellotronists] Yessongs DVD



> Jon Anderson probably wants better hand playability.

More likely he wanted easy access to the adjustable controls without having
to bend over.  That was the big improvement of the Taurus II: separating the
controls from the foot pedals.  The big mistake of the Taurus II was
omitting
the awesome presets of the Taurus I.


Trouble is, they picked their weediest synth as its sound source. Fatal.
Also, most players wanted hands-free controls, which the Mark 1 provided
admirably, in a stunningly well thought out design. Who else would've
realised that a filter amount foot slider would be so useful? However, I see
your point. Maybe a hybrid between the two would've been the best bit - and
still could be.

Andy T.
M400 #1145

'The Ultimate Mellotron Recordings List (Possibly)'

http://freespace.virgin.net/andy.thompson/