Mellotronists

Thanks for the audio link.  I listened to it before awhile ago and that 
got me thinking about the Roland.

Linda
On Dec 19, 2003, at 3:54 PM, Ken Leonard wrote:

> At 08:49 AM 12/19/2003 -0500, Linda Dachtyl wrote:
>> I would like some opinions on this unit as a tron emulator.
>
> http://www.kleonard.com/kltunes/tunes.htm - scroll to the bottom of 
> that page for an audible comparison.
>
>> I don't think I will find a real one for a price I can afford, plus 
>> the
>> tech problems involved.
>
> Anyone disagree that Mellotron tech problems are over-hyped, 
> especially with the M400?  Get a machine set up properly, and it runs 
> for years---#805 will outlast all of my synths, I'm sure.  I think the 
> bad reputation is largely based on the moanings of performers in the 
> 70s who fell victim to the stupid CMC-10 motor controller and then 
> failed to perform any kind of maintenance or adjustments on their 
> machines (in addition to banging them around on tour).
>
> Replacement parts are available (with more being remanufactured in 
> recent years and more coming up as well), and once you know how to 
> keep them adjusted, you're set for a while.  Yes, occasionally you'll 
> get a very stubborn machine, but eventually things can be worked out 
> (or so I've been told ;-) ).
>
> I wouldn't touch a Mark II or M300, though, without a LOT of help, 
> although there are folks on this list who work miracles with them.  
> There are also some very competent folks on this list who do some 
> awesome stuff with M400s as well.  (I'm not one of those people...I 
> just try to help where I can.)
>
> ...kl...
> M400 #805 - just a motor, preamp, and a lot of empty space
> M400 #1037 - [needs a motor and SMS to fill the empty space...damn 
> bank!]
> EMI E4 #103S - [still just visiting, still one of the stubborn ones]