Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: ID The Keyboard?
2011-09-26 by john barrick
cause I doubt I have the money for it. I m perpetually broke, Tom. Does the Freeman make the Solina sound? ... -- john barrick *Leo got it right the first
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Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: ID The Keyboard?
2011-09-26 by john barrick
Because I love the gritty, highly textured sound they make Frank. I always thought the sound was created with a lot of processing when I was hearing it on
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: ID The Keyboard?
2011-09-26 by Tom Doncourt
why not buy Gino s Freeman- that was the best string synth in my books
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: ID The Keyboard?
2011-09-26 by lsf5275@aol.com
John, Why do you want one of these? Curious. Frank In a message dated 9/26/2011 5:26:34 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, barrickjohn262@gmail.com writes: Deiter -
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: ID The Keyboard?
2011-09-26 by john barrick
So - I m seeing an Elka Rhapsody 490 on Ebay for $150 - that seems like a workable solution for the time being. I know the sound isn t exactly the same, but
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: ID The Keyboard?
2011-09-26 by john barrick
Deiter - thanks - that gives me some hope. I wonder what the trouble/effort would be in chopping the string section out of an Eminent and rehousing it - or if
Re: [newmellotrongroup] ID The Keyboard?
2011-09-26 by john barrick
So I was on plan C while building my tremolo pedal? ... -- john barrick *Leo got it right the first time* *then he added a second pickup and got it righter*
Re: ID The Keyboard?
2011-09-26 by Dieter
Hello I ve bought a restored and great sounding and looking Arp Solina String Ensemble version 2 with lo/hi-stereo output for eur 700. They can be found for
Re: [newmellotrongroup] ID The Keyboard?
2011-09-26 by Tom Doncourt
Plan C is where you inhale lots of solder fumes and burn your fingers ... Plan C is where you inhale lots of solder fumes and burn your fingers On Sep 26,
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Jerry Korb is taking work again
2011-09-26 by gino wong
Wonderful news. ... -- Gino Wong Birgelo *BSComm, BSEE & BS in general* *Audio Production, Logistics, Synthesizers and sound design* *Ginowong@gmail.com*
Re: [newmellotrongroup] ID The Keyboard?
2011-09-26 by gino wong
I still populate boards for those of you who need it, no time for complete units any more and I have no more TDA1022 chips. I need some/ I ve built up seven
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Jerry Korb is taking work again
2011-09-26 by Tom Doncourt
Glad to hear everything has settled and mellotron restoration has resumed!
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Jerry Korb is taking work again
2011-09-26 by tronbros@aol.com
Good to hear Jerry is back, up and running. His 2 year sabbatical has done him good. Excellent! M Streetly Electronics - All Things Mellotronic
RE: [newmellotrongroup] ID The Keyboard?
2011-09-26 by John Hammaren
Indeed. From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of john barrick Sent: Monday, September 26, 2011 10:20 AM
Re: [newmellotrongroup] ID The Keyboard?
2011-09-26 by john barrick
Give a boy something to do... ... -- john barrick *Leo got it right the first time* *then he added a second pickup and got it righter* Give a boy something to
Re: [newmellotrongroup] ID The Keyboard?
2011-09-26 by lsf5275@aol.com
He complains...but it keeps him off the street. In a message dated 9/26/2011 10:04:00 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, hammaren@geoconcepts.com writes: Well, if you
RE: [newmellotrongroup] ID The Keyboard?
2011-09-26 by John Hammaren
Well, if you have the ear chops of Tronsaver Frank, you don t need no stinkin scope, but for me a scope is needed .like I said, the Bridechamber kit is really
Re: [newmellotrongroup] ID The Keyboard?
2011-09-26 by john barrick
Well, I can solder, but I can t read no scope. Guess it s on to plan C then. If anyone knows what plan C is, would you let me know? ... -- john barrick *Leo
RE: [newmellotrongroup] ID The Keyboard?
2011-09-26 by John Hammaren
I bought the BB chips from vintageplanet.nl . Nice outfit. I did start my project and did get the kit from Bridechamber, also nice guys. I should point this
Re: Jerry Korb is taking work again
2011-09-26 by tron400
I just came across this post from Ken Leonard on the Mellotronists group: Over the years many people have asked me about the availability of Mellotron
Re: [newmellotrongroup] ID The Keyboard?
2011-09-25 by gino wong
That is an old project in Synth DIY circles, you may want to check with Juergen or Bridechamber to make sure that that boards and unobtainium (3 bbd chips) are
Re: [newmellotrongroup] ID The Keyboard?
2011-09-25 by Andy kinch
I use 2 sources for my Solina parts. The first is on the Roland XP80 s Vintage card. Now I also have a brilliant version on my Nord Electro 2. Both
Re: Digest Number 1373
2011-09-25 by mellotronmadness
I liked this track so much I bought it off itunes, seems very similar to the version on Echoes. Mark
Re: [newmellotrongroup] ID The Keyboard?
2011-09-25 by john barrick
John - thanks much for posting. This sounds very tempting, and I may just undertake it as my next project. I guess I better start trolling ebay and other
RE: [newmellotrongroup] ID The Keyboard?
2011-09-25 by John Hammaren
Check this out. Before I bought my Solina, I was planning on building a Triple Chorus module for my DotCom. Great engineering overview by one of the synth DIY
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Digest Number 1373
2011-09-25 by Frank Carvalho
They did. The mellotron even made it onto the albums on a few of the early ones. I seem to remember a lot of mellotron on Mirage. But of course they changed to
Re: [newmellotrongroup] ID The Keyboard?
2011-09-25 by john barrick
Solina was 73/74, Chris. but from what I understand, was essentially repackaged dutch technology that was developed for an organ. ... john barrick *Leo got it
Re: [newmellotrongroup] ID The Keyboard?
2011-09-25 by Chris Dale
I have an ARP Solina and ARP Omni 2. They sound very similar but not identical which surprises me because I think they would have used the same circuitry for
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Camel
2011-09-24 by lsf5275@aol.com
Thanks Andy! In a message dated 9/24/2011 12:20:19 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ... From: tron400 To:
Re: [newmellotrongroup] ID The Keyboard?
2011-09-24 by john barrick
Sorry - NO longer sounded the same. ... john barrick *Leo got it right the first time* *then he added a second pickup and got it righter*
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Camel
2011-09-24 by Tony
I had a Rhapsody, not a bad instrument, but not exciting either. It was reliable, and with enough effects, it was useable. No comparison to a Solina/String
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Camel
2011-09-24 by Andy Thompson
... From: tron400 To: Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2011 2:37 PM Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re:
Re: [newmellotrongroup] ID The Keyboard?
2011-09-24 by john barrick
One sold on Ebay earlier this year for $1,500. It apparently was the first version, without an on/off switch for the chorus. I m also hearing that the third
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Camel
2011-09-24 by gino wong
I agree. I think they had someone who could really play it exceptionally well, just like Dek Mess from Caravan and the Freeman String Symphonizer.. I am
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Camel
2011-09-24 by gino wong
When I saw them in the 70s they had a big old Elka Rhapsody.I thought it was an organ at first. The thiing was massive. ... -- Gino Wong Birgelo *BSComm, BSEE
Re: Camel
2011-09-24 by tron400
I didn t think Camel ever used a Tron. None of my albums or CDs have Tron on them. Bernie
RE: [newmellotrongroup] ID The Keyboard?
2011-09-24 by John Hammaren
Yup, it is an SE. You can’t mistake the Chorus effect. I one purchased on the ridiculous side of price in ’09 mainly because of its perfect condition, but
Re: [newmellotrongroup] ID The Keyboard?
2011-09-24 by Andy Thompson
... From: lsf5275@aol.com To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2011 12:14 AM Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] ID The Keyboard?
Re: [newmellotrongroup] ID The Keyboard?
2011-09-24 by gino wong
I guess we roadies were to stoned to know what were dragging around six weeks on, two weeks off, year in year out. ... -- Gino Wong Birgelo *BSComm, BSEE & BS
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Camel
2011-09-23 by lsf5275@aol.com
I had a chance to work with Camel back in 2003. Tom Brislin was the keys man for them on that tour. ( he was fabulous). At NEARfest, Tom asked if he could
Re: [newmellotrongroup] ID The Keyboard?
2011-09-23 by lsf5275@aol.com
Solinas in good shape are highly sought after. Prices, however, are not always ridiculous. In a message dated 9/23/2011 5:37:19 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
Camel
2011-09-23 by mellotronmadness
Continuing my trawl through the early 70 s, I came across this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbqaKyVEFjU&feature=mh_lolz&list=PL46B5719EEB971E84 Seems to be
Re: [newmellotrongroup] ID The Keyboard?
2011-09-23 by john barrick
Thanks - it definitely is - so the really stupid question: How hard are these to come across these days? Are samples the route to take, or a low end synth
Re: [newmellotrongroup] ID The Keyboard?
2011-09-23 by Mike Dickson
It s a Solina , I think. On 23/09/2011 07:53, john barrick wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VMZ0-nJ0Ipo Here s a clip of Bowie on
Re: [newmellotrongroup] ID The Keyboard?
2011-09-23 by gino wong
That was just a pickup setup for the band. If I recall properly, around that time they were dragging around an Eminent with an Electric Mistress that had no
Re: [newmellotrongroup] ID The Keyboard?
2011-09-23 by john barrick
Thanks, fellas. It doesn t sound like any strings I ve ever heard, but, I really like it. ... -- john barrick *Leo got it right the first time* *then he added
Re: [newmellotrongroup] ID The Keyboard?
2011-09-23 by fdoddy@aol.com
looks and sounds like a Solina/Arp String Ensemble ... From: john barrick To: newmellotrongroup
Re: [newmellotrongroup] ID The Keyboard?
2011-09-23 by Chris Dale
It looks and sounds like an ARP Solina.
ID The Keyboard?
2011-09-23 by john barrick
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=VMZ0-nJ0Ipo Here s a clip of Bowie on the Tonight show in 1980 - can someone tell me what the top
Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Help Freeman String Symphonizer
2011-09-22 by Tony
I agree, wonder if Gino would take a Gleeman as an even trade. It’s worthless to me. Tony From: tron400 Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2011 9:05 AM To: