Mellotronists

ceccles_ca wrote:

> Wind Synths:
> Yamaha WX5 Wind Controller, VL70M Tone Generator.
> Looks like a Clarinet.  Same fingering as a Tenor Sax.  Spit drips on
> your shoes like a Sax too!  The Yamaha patches (voices) are good, but
> the best VL-70 sounds come from a 3rd party - Patchman.  Pitch bending
> with lips and right thumb.  Octave switching with left thumb (7
> octaves).  It does a great job with Alto and Tenor Sax and trumpet.
>
> My favorite sounds are:
> Pat Metheny lead guitar
> Stand up bass
> Synth Strings (sounds like an ARP Pro Soloist with the string setting)
> Taurus Bass Pedals
>
> Michael Brecker plays Tenor Sax and Wind Synth.  (The Hendrix of this
> digital Musical Instrument ?)  Audiences are a bit stunned when they
> hear Taurus bass pedal sounds coming out of his Clarinet thing!
>
> Clay

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Hi Clay and Gang,   Patrick Moraz used an awesome 8-voice
dual keyboard Oberheim atop his MK-V during the Moodies' years.
Wonder if he still has it.....

Speaking of MK-V, Novatron #104 was recently refurbed inside
and soon will be in the hands of its new owner.  Future MONEYPIT
Website with Ken Leonard pending.....like in the future pending......

Cheers,  Mr. Pat Pending