The Mellotron Group

It seems I can never overcome my chronic bouts of lurking. Let'se if this time is any different!

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, tronbros <tronbros@...> wrote:
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> Because he didn't like the MKII preamplifier - it's aggressive - but KC loved it!
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> mellotronics.co.uk

Any specifics? Does the stock preamp have a telltale response curve? Pinder's a different? Or does it introduce a measure of compression, or distortion?

I'm trying to tease out what info I can to make the most of the M-Tron samples I've got. I'd like to nail both the Crimson sound and the Moodies sound, and switch between the two as I want.
 
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> On 25 Jul 2010, at 17:11, djacques@... wrote:
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> > True. But were they "satisfied" with what was provided with the production tapes? If so, why so much processing, double tracking, and reverb? Why did Pinder change to a solid state preamp to get a mellower sound (the Moody sound)?
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Curious. I've been having problems getting some truly fat MkII brass. I can get it with a big bottom, but it's a mud monster no matter what I've tried EQ wise so far. I can get it clear, but anorexically thin. Again, M-Tron samples, and they'll have to make do.

Also, anyone attempt to make a software edit for the VST version of the original M-Tron? I'm looking for a half-speed switch. Should be an easy matter of a functional button that halves the replay sample rate. I've just no programming skills.

Much thanks.
Sean