The Mellotron Group

I have to agree with Clay about the DX-7. I worked with someone once who had figured 
out how the damn thing works, and it was brilliant (for the time). After he left for the day, 
I tried to do the same things and couldn't make heads or tails of it. And yes, it was too 
noisy to use without some kind of filtering/noise reduction. File this one under the 
heading "What the #$$%#$% where they thinking?"

As for the Rhodes, I hated them, too -- until I played one that the Rhodes company 
actually made before Fender got their hands on the production. COMPLETELY different 
instrument. Great action, great feel, a pleasure to play. Apparently, they're going into 
production again and one can only hope that they do it right. Craig Collett of Col Audio 
here in Tronto has just got his hands on one of the old ones. It needed work when I saw it, 
but it shows great promise.

I shall report back to the group on its progress in due course.

As for Frank's list, why don't we put every keyboard that's been mentioned (nominated?) 
and let everyone vote on their "top 10 worst keyboards" from that list? Send your info to 
Frank, he can total things up and we can find out who wins (or loses, depending on your 
point of view.

It could be revealing...

Rick

PS Geez, I just realized I got through a complete posting without insulting, degrading or 
belittling anyone. That's not good...

PPS Hey, Martinge, fuck off!