The Mellotron Group

Well, Mark I and II Mellotrons were that way, and it would be a lot simpler 
 to duplicate that layout in a real 2 manual Mellotron than to build them  
over-under. Plus, in the M5000 if Streetly get around to duplicating that 
big  fat-ass bench then we'll really be in business. Looks like a Mark II for 
that  retro feeling. Plays as well or better than a Mark II. Has 10 times 
the  reliability of a Mark II. What's not to like... as long as you have the 
bucks to  afford one. Anyone can get a sampler... anyone. Not everyone can 
have an M4000  or M5000.
 
I can configure the samples in my Triton ProX to duplicate a Mark II.  
Haven't yet, but I intend to right after I finish doing everything else on earth 
 I can think of... (and no, I am not intending to expand stuff I 
can/need/want to  do to outer space). I wish I could have a M5000, but I feel 
fortunate to have  the 4000. In this economy, I don't think I could take delivery on 
one if I had  to do so today.
 
 
In a message dated 1/3/2011 1:18:02 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
gabru@comsec.net writes:

 
 
Obviously the original ~had~ to be  built that way (mechanical logistics) 
but why you would want to connect 2  manuals 
side by side in ~modern~ times is  beyond  me…..