RE: [Mellotronists] Various topics
2002-11-20 by Gene Stopp
Never had anything electromagnetic come over audio in a tron, but we did have a *very* microphonic machine at last year s progwest. Big feedback at the
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2002-11-20 by Gene Stopp
Never had anything electromagnetic come over audio in a tron, but we did have a *very* microphonic machine at last year s progwest. Big feedback at the
2002-11-19 by JS
Seems that #247 is now making a loud popping sound whenever I play multiple notes, bank #1 only, RH side only. Brilliant solutions are welcome. ...don t
2002-11-19 by NormLeete@aol.com
Duncan, Tomita lists the following on the big black round Debussy thing... MOOG SYNTHESISER 914 Extended Range Fixed Filter Bank x 1 904-A Voltage Controlled
2002-11-19 by kenmerb@aol.com
In a message dated 11/19/2002 2:30:04 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... When I first got my MKII, Ken L and I were taking her through the paces, while I had Martin
2002-11-19 by ferrograph@aol.com
I once had a problem with the black midi controller that sat on one of your machines at progwest. I went for that
2002-11-19 by Gene Stopp
Hello all, Due to a combination of sitting here at work in front of a large number of extremely high-tech but ultimately boring machines and having way too
2002-11-19 by kenmerb@aol.com
In a message dated 11/19/2002 12:23:39 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... But Mike, we prefer your little demos. When I installed the new sounds on my MKII, there
2002-11-19 by Gene Stopp
ello Duncan! Awake again I see :) I must say that the front of house speakers were in severe danger due to the minimoog. My wife squeezed my arm at the time,
2002-11-19 by tron@blackcat.demon.co.uk
... P shaw. *I M* looking forward to this. If anyone has any of the less well-known sounds that are *not* featured on the website (URL below) then can you
2002-11-19 by Pishock, Jimmy
For anyone interested, or on the fence whether to see the him or not, the Peter Gabriel show was absolutely awesome. The guy still has it. 6 of the 10 songs
2002-11-19 by J.K.Beresford
Hi Frank, Yeah using the standard method of replacing tapes that are already in situ does tend to bugger them up! If you really want to preserve them first
2002-11-19 by ferrograph@aol.com
first up- gene, many many thanks for coming through with the two machines and the moogy
2002-11-18 by charel196
Hi Ken I used to use Tascam s rubber conditioner on my 400 s pinch rollers once or twice a year.Worked great. Charles
2002-11-18 by tronbros@aol.com
Boys and Girls, A genuine Wakeman machine has come up for sale - he didn t burn them all. It can be seen in the booklet accompanying Yessongs Live. It is the
2002-11-18 by MAinPsych@aol.com
Chris, If you re out there, I tried to send email at your last known address (chris.dale@sympatico.ca) and it came back as unable to deliver . Please email
2002-11-17 by fdoddy@aol.com
In a message dated 11/16/2002 10:24:21 AM Eastern Standard Time, ... Mr. VanDyke s British accent is an embarrasment to all us mimics. Fritz
2002-11-17 by kenmerb@aol.com
Just thought I d mention that there are some nice photos of Rick Blechta s latest recording sessions for new Mellotron sounds on his web site. Check them out
2002-11-17 by kenmerb@aol.com
Hi David, Thanks for the offer. Actually, Vicki Blechta provided a translation (thanks Vicki). Since I mentioned it on the list and it *is* Mellotron
2002-11-16 by Rick Blechta
... Ken, Send it along to me and I ll get Vicki to translate it for you. Besides being a great flutist, she s fluently bilingual. Speaking of my wife, Denis
2002-11-16 by kenmerb@aol.com
A Little Help? as we say over here in the States. I just received an e-mail through my TronSounds web site, but I can t read it because it is in French. I
2002-11-16 by Paul Marshall
Evening all, Interesting point: we all know and love the **classic** Mellotron sounds, and most of us are familiar with the available range (as detailed on the
2002-11-16 by JS
Once again, a veritable font. I just love being able to be part of this discussion! Jon E Salley MiloJohnson@polymath.cc M400 #886 ... From: tronbros@aol.com
2002-11-15 by Ken Leonard
Has anyone tried any rubber rejuvenators on the rollers? I was on http://www.caig.com and noticed stuff called CaiKleen RBR that s mostly for the little rubber
2002-11-15 by tronbros@aol.com
Hi Charles, The TT choir is truly awful. We call it the Dralon Sound as it appears to have been recorded through a couch using a loudspeaker for a microphone.
2002-11-15 by Gene Stopp
Hi Martin, Ah-ha! Being new to the group I was hoping to find out what resources are out there. I was wondering if I could politely ask to be brought up to
2002-11-15 by charel196
Once when I ordered new tapes for my old 400 #328...Dallas Arbiter sent me the wrong brass(split trombones/trumpets when I ordered MKII Brass) and choir,which
2002-11-15 by mattia
Hi to all, I m looking for full tape storege box, because someone remove it from my tron. Regards Mattia M400#127
2002-11-15 by kenmerb@aol.com
In a message dated 11/15/02 1:07:10 AM Eastern Standard Time, ... Frank, I m not 100% sure about the method you mention here, but for me, after it was all said
2002-11-15 by tronbros@aol.com
Hi Jon, The MKII has a very bright sound when taken directly from the preamp and the original MKII Violins are much brighter than the M400 docttored violins
2002-11-15 by tronbros@aol.com
Hi Gene and all, We have these covers in stock. If you are interested then call us direct. Thanks. Martin
2002-11-15 by MAinPsych@aol.com
Just an idea... Something occured to me as I was looking at Ken M. s pics of the MkII tape-changing process that might preserve that first station of sounds.
2002-11-15 by JS
That s it! Sorry for the long-windedness, but I figured it anybody would listen it would be you guys! Oooh... not only will we listen, talk slower, baby.
2002-11-15 by Gene Stopp
Good review! I think you pretty much hit the nail on the head. This was one of the best shows I ve seen in a long time. Here s some tales from the other side
2002-11-15 by sdavmor
Taken from what I posted to RMP & progressive Ears. The stuff re: our lads in RMI can be found under Day 1. Tron s were used by RMI and the closing (Spock s
2002-11-15 by Robert and Suzanne Young
The cycling glitch that MKII #118 developed following a tape change operation has resolved. The Streetly chaps kindly provided another synch tape that cured
2002-11-14 by JS
Listening to these exquisite old Moody Blues arrangements, I find myself beginning to wonder if the Mark II amplifiers and speakers have any kind of a natural
2002-11-14 by Jim Anderson
Hi Gene, YES! I ve been needing a lid for my tron as long as I ve owned it. I ve been lucky so far and haven t had any tape jams but I live dangerously. At
2002-11-14 by oldandwooden
Hi all, Just joined the group, howdy howdy. I m looking to have a couple of tape bin covers made at a metal house, and I figger there may be some tron owners
2002-11-14 by JS
Oops! nowaywaynonoway@yahoo.com Jon E Salley MiloJohnson@polymath.cc M400 #886 ... From: MAinPsych@aol.com To: jonesalley@sctelcom.net Sent: Wednesday,
2002-11-14 by JS
... CHOIR,BRASS,HAMMOND ORGANSOUNDS,GOOD WORKING CONDITION AND COSMRTICS,WILL HAVE TO LOOK UP SERIAL NUMBER. IT IS $2500 IN CASH OR WILL CONSIDER ANY MUSIC
2002-11-13 by Takamiya Hirofumi
Hi Frank It seems to be a complicated problem. Thank you for an answer. Hirofumi Takamiya Tokyo mellotron Studio
2002-11-13 by tronbros@aol.com
Ken and all, I did see Spring live back in 1971 or 2 at Aston University in Birmingham. They used one MKII and one keyboard player. It sounded amazing and
2002-11-13 by JS
If you ve only seen it, here is the real thing... http://www.instantvoodoo.com/default.asp?flash=true And, I know of a $2500.00 M400 for sale if anybody is
2002-11-12 by kenmerb@aol.com
I recently read, with some amusement, a detailed review of the Spring album on Amazon.com. It was actually a very good review, the amusing part was the
2002-11-12 by Colin Crawford
... You Sick, Sick man!! C
2002-11-12 by charel196
Hi gang back in 1980 I lived in Huntington Beach California and played in a bar band called Magik Dayze(using my 400) and there was this other big bar band
2002-11-12 by kenmerb@aol.com
In a message dated 11/12/2002 9:55:36 AM Eastern Standard Time, ... And it will come in handy if you ever have to move it. ... Both supply tapes and frames. We
2002-11-12 by ceccles_ca
... Streetly have a good tape offer right now...genuine EMI stock in 3/8 format. I m not sure if Dave if offering a similar deal. I have experience with
2002-11-12 by John LeVasseur
Hi all, I own a M400 #427. It is in need of restoration, and I am finally ready to dig in. I have two sets of tapes, one in the tron itself and one in a case.
2002-11-12 by MAinPsych@aol.com
In a message dated 11/11/02 9:59:24 PM Pacific Standard Time, ... Good question. When I interviewed Rick for The Mellotron Book, he made mention of becoming