Mellotronists

> Jon Anderson probably wants better hand playability.

Ah, playing a Taurus with your hands -- I've always wondered how
common that was back in the old days. I seem to recall Phil Collins
doing it during the song 'Ripples' in 1978 and 1980. Any other
examples?

> The big mistake of the Taurus II was omitting the awesome presets
> of the Taurus I.

Well, yes, but the basic sonic quality changed too. I've always
attributed the characteristic "purr" of the Taurus I to the unique
oscillator design it employs -- quite unlike any other Moog (a V/Hz
design with fairly slow sawtooth retrace, for those interested).

The envelope is special too -- anyone noticed how the filter opens
up a little with each successive note when you play in fast
succession?

-joachim