Mellotronists

On Tue, 28 Feb 2006, Antone wrote:

> I realize this is probably sacrilege to bring up but I've never been
> known for my tact or sense of propriety: I am curious about the M-Tron
> software. Has anybody tried it? Perhaps in the privacy of their own
> homes (and washed their hands afterwards) and aren't embarrassed to
> admit it? I love the sound and feel of furniture and heft but don't have
> a roadie, tech, or enough spinal discs to continue to drag it around.
> I'm looking at having to alter the character of my songs by using a
> (retch) string synth on stage or quit touring to preserve the integrity
> of my music and get a real job. Mellotronists don't let Mellotronists
> get day jobs. Think of the children...



don't have it or use it myself.
i do, however, have a friend that swears by it [www.alon.tv].

i would find it rather scary to rely on a pc or even a mac live on stage.

i would, forced to choose, use my sampler [ensoniq asr-10] and the
mellotron archives/pinder cdrom.

m-tron has been discussed here in the past quite a bit, and if i recall,
some do think it works pretty well, although i think there was mention
that some of the sources used were somewhat less than the best possible
quality [mellotron used or tapes in questionable state], but i could
be mistaken on that.

the message archives for this group may prove useful to you.

feel free to email alon via his website.
he's a great guy, loves to discuss music/gear.
tell him jeff sent ya.
i'm probably getting together with him next week for a couple beers
and to see his new studio [he just recently moved and built a new
room at his new house].

best,
jeff