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M4000 D

2010-11-22 by Charles

Has anyone heard if Markus is shipping his new digital machine yet? Or heard any feedback about it? (I have seen all the Youtube footage)

RE: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D

2010-11-22 by John Wright

Not much news since NAMM.  May be production problems?


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[mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Charles
	Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2010 9:34 PM
	To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
	Subject: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D
	
	
	  

	Has anyone heard if Markus is shipping his new digital machine
yet? Or heard any feedback about it? (I have seen all the Youtube
footage)

Re: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D

2010-11-22 by Tom Doncourt

I thought he was ready to ship them back in July ?!
On Nov 22, 2010, at 8:25 AM, John Wright wrote:


Not much news since NAMM. May be production problems?

From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Charles
Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2010 9:34 PM
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D

Has anyone heard if Markus is shipping his new digital machine yet? Or heard any feedback about it? (I have seen all the Youtube footage)



Re: M4000 D

2010-11-22 by feline1973

He told me by email he was intending to ship in July,
but I couldn't afford one ...
I notice there's been no further update their webpage, but that means little going by the state of the rest of mellotron.com (Pinder CD Vol2, "aiming for a summer release" - er, is that summer 2007 or 2008, guys?)
There was a review of the Manniken tron 1U module in Sound on Sound last month which neglected any mention of the M4000D - since it was written by synth-pedant extrordinaire Gordon Reid, I did wonder why he omitted mention of it...

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "Charles" <charel196@...> wrote:
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> Has anyone heard if Markus is shipping his new digital machine yet? Or heard any feedback about it? (I have seen all the Youtube footage)
>

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-11-22 by Tony

Who cares?
I'm a Streetly man, and that "thing" in Sweden is of no interest to me.
Waiting for my M5000.
Dr. Tony Moffett
Tampa
U.S.A.
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----- Original Message -----
From: feline1973
Sent: Monday, November 22, 2010 11:03 AM
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

He told me by email he was intending to ship in July,
but I couldn't afford one ...
I notice there's been no further update their webpage, but that means little going by the state of the rest of mellotron.com (Pinder CD Vol2, "aiming for a summer release" - er, is that summer 2007 or 2008, guys?)
There was a review of the Manniken tron 1U module in Sound on Sound last month which neglected any mention of the M4000D - since it was written by synth-pedant extrordinaire Gordon Reid, I did wonder why he omitted mention of it...

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "Charles" wrote:
>
> Has anyone heard if Markus is shipping his new digital machine yet? Or heard any feedback about it? (I have seen all the Youtube footage)
>

Re: M4000 D

2010-11-22 by mettalliccasucks

I received an email from Marcus recently and he advised that preorders for the digital Mellotron will ship in December.  The delay has been due to lengthy backorders on critical parts.

Jim

Re: M4000 D

2010-11-23 by feline1973

The original question poster cared, hence his asking the question.
Now am I going to have to be extremely sarcastic to you? Cos you won't like it...


--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "Tony" <atm655@...> wrote:
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> Who cares?
> I'm a Streetly man, and that "thing" in Sweden is of no interest to me.
> Waiting for my M5000.
> 
> Dr. Tony Moffett
> Tampa
>  U.S.A.
> 
>   ----- Original Message ----- 
>   From: feline1973 
>   To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com 
>   Sent: Monday, November 22, 2010 11:03 AM
>   Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> 
> 
>     
>   He told me by email he was intending to ship in July,
>   but I couldn't afford one ...
>   I notice there's been no further update their webpage, but that means little going by the state of the rest of mellotron.com (Pinder CD Vol2, "aiming for a summer release" - er, is that summer 2007 or 2008, guys?)
>   There was a review of the Manniken tron 1U module in Sound on Sound last month which neglected any mention of the M4000D - since it was written by synth-pedant extrordinaire Gordon Reid, I did wonder why he omitted mention of it...
> 
>   --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "Charles" <charel196@> wrote:
>   >
>   > Has anyone heard if Markus is shipping his new digital machine yet? Or heard any feedback about it? (I have seen all the Youtube footage)
>   >
>

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-11-23 by lsf5275@aol.com

Don't bother... It's just Tony being Tony. He's just being enthusiastic  
about his investment. 
 
It will be interesting when the end users start reporting in.
 
Frank
 
 
In a message dated 11/23/2010 10:38:54 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
feline1@feline1.co.uk writes:

The  original question poster cared, hence his asking the question.
Now am I  going to have to be extremely sarcastic to you? Cos you won't 
like  it...

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-11-23 by Tony

Well you don't have to be a genius to figure out the difference.
Bring it on feline.
Dr. Anthony T. Moffett
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Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 10:59 AM
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

Don't bother... It's just Tony being Tony. He's just being enthusiastic about his investment.
It will be interesting when the end users start reporting in.
Frank
In a message dated 11/23/2010 10:38:54 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, feline1@feline1.co.uk writes:
The original question poster cared, hence his asking the question.
Now am I going to have to be extremely sarcastic to you? Cos you won't like it...

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-11-23 by lsf5275@aol.com

Ohh, now it's DOCTOR Moffett . Run everyone.
 
 
In a message dated 11/23/2010 11:19:44 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
atm655@verizon.net writes:

 
 
 
Well you don't have to be a genius to  figure out the difference.
Bring it on feline.
 
Dr. Anthony T. Moffett
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From: _lsf5275@aol.com_ (mailto:lsf5275@aol.com)  
To: _newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com_ 
(mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com)   
Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 10:59  AM
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re:  M4000 D



Don't bother... It's just Tony being Tony. He's just being enthusiastic  
about his investment. 
 
It will be interesting when the end users start reporting in.
 
Frank
 
 
In a message dated 11/23/2010 10:38:54 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, 
_feline1@feline1.co.uk_ (mailto:feline1@feline1.co.uk)  writes:

The original question poster cared, hence his asking the  question.
Now am I going to have to be extremely sarcastic to you? Cos  you won't 
like it...

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-11-23 by Tony

Yes it is, and has been.
Summa Cum Laude, B.S., M.S. and Ph.D.
Computer Science
Dr. Death
.
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----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 12:23 PM
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

Ohh, now it's DOCTOR Moffett . Run everyone.
In a message dated 11/23/2010 11:19:44 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, atm655@verizon.net writes:

Well you don't have to be a genius to figure out the difference.
Bring it on feline.
Dr. Anthony T. Moffett
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 10:59 AM
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

Don't bother... It's just Tony being Tony. He's just being enthusiastic about his investment.
It will be interesting when the end users start reporting in.
Frank
In a message dated 11/23/2010 10:38:54 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, feline1@feline1.co.uk writes:
The original question poster cared, hence his asking the question.
Now am I going to have to be extremely sarcastic to you? Cos you won't like it...

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-11-23 by lsf5275@aol.com

Look who's the smarty Artie. I didn't get farther than a masters. Ran out  
of money. I wanted the Ph.D but since I had to pay my way I accidentally got 
a  job that paid a lot of money and ended up married and with a kid.
 
Now the kid is grown and I'm out of work. Hmmm.
 
 
In a message dated 11/23/2010 2:10:13 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
atm655@verizon.net writes:

Yes it is, and has been.
Summa Cum Laude, B.S., M.S. and  Ph.D.
Computer Science
 
Dr.  Death

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-11-23 by william Beith

How many Ph.D's does it take to change a light bulb?

Only one.......but the bulb really has to want to change!




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From: "lsf5275@aol.com" <lsf5275@aol.com>
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, November 23, 2010 1:46:38 PM
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

  
Look who's the smarty Artie. I didn't get farther than a masters. Ran out of 
money. I wanted the Ph.D but since I had to pay my way I accidentally got a job 
that paid a lot of money and ended up married and with a kid.

Now the kid is grown and I'm out of work. Hmmm.

In a message dated 11/23/2010 2:10:13 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, 
atm655@verizon.net writes:
Yes it is, and has been.
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>Summa Cum Laude, B.S., M.S. and Ph.D.
>Computer Science
> 
>Dr. Death

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-11-23 by Tony

I was married and divorced (by my choice) 3 times.
12 years of university, 20 yrs in the field and finally got credit for the work.
They were worth the wait too.
Tony
PS if you're still above ground, it's not too late Frank.
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----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 2:46 PM
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

Look who's the smarty Artie. I didn't get farther than a masters. Ran out of money. I wanted the Ph.D but since I had to pay my way I accidentally got a job that paid a lot of money and ended up married and with a kid.
Now the kid is grown and I'm out of work. Hmmm.
In a message dated 11/23/2010 2:10:13 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, atm655@verizon.net writes:
Yes it is, and has been.
Summa Cum Laude, B.S., M.S. and Ph.D.
Computer Science
Dr. Death

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-11-23 by Tony

Now that's funny, I don't care who you are!
:-)
Tony
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: william Beith 
  To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com 
  Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 3:07 PM
  Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D


    

  How many Ph.D's does it take to change a light bulb?

  Only one.......but the bulb really has to want to change!




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  From: "lsf5275@aol.com" <lsf5275@aol.com>
  To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
  Sent: Tue, November 23, 2010 1:46:38 PM
  Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

    

  Look who's the smarty Artie. I didn't get farther than a masters. Ran out of money. I wanted the Ph.D but since I had to pay my way I accidentally got a job that paid a lot of money and ended up married and with a kid.

  Now the kid is grown and I'm out of work. Hmmm.

  In a message dated 11/23/2010 2:10:13 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, atm655@verizon.net writes:
    Yes it is, and has been.
    Summa Cum Laude, B.S., M.S. and Ph.D.
    Computer Science

    Dr. Death

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-11-23 by lsf5275@aol.com

I always though it was, "How many EST participants does it take..."
 
 
In a message dated 11/23/2010 3:07:48 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
wbeith@sbcglobal.net writes:

How many Ph.D's does it take to change a light  bulb?

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-11-24 by Pomeroy RH Ranch

Sounds awfully familiar.....

On 11/23/2010 11:46 AM, lsf5275@aol.com wrote:
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Look who's the smarty Artie. I didn't get farther than a masters. Ran out of money. I wanted the Ph.D but since I had to pay my way I accidentally got a job that paid a lot of money and ended up married and with a kid.
Now the kid is grown and I'm out of work. Hmmm.
In a message dated 11/23/2010 2:10:13 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, atm655@verizon.net writes:
Yes it is, and has been.
Summa Cum Laude, B.S., M.S. and Ph.D.
Computer Science
Dr. Death

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-11-24 by Chris Dale


I'm all over the map - B.A. Communications, TESL certification, and just short of my MCSA. I've also studied business, electronics, design, architecture, and law but my most enjoyable musical and financial accomplishments came from outside of school so I never finished a few things.

And yes, I agree - it's never too late!
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On Wed, Nov 24, 2010 at 6:11 AM, Tony <atm655@verizon.net> wrote:

I was married and divorced (by my choice) 3 times.
12 years of university, 20 yrs in the field and finally got credit for the work.
They were worth the wait too.
Tony
PS if you're still above ground, it's not too late Frank.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 2:46 PM
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

Look who's the smarty Artie. I didn't get farther than a masters. Ran out of money. I wanted the Ph.D but since I had to pay my way I accidentally got a job that paid a lot of money and ended up married and with a kid.
Now the kid is grown and I'm out of work. Hmmm.
In a message dated 11/23/2010 2:10:13 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, atm655@verizon.net writes:
Yes it is, and has been.
Summa Cum Laude, B.S., M.S. and Ph.D.
Computer Science
Dr. Death


Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-11-24 by Chris Dale


I took EST too!






On Wed, Nov 24, 2010 at 7:19 AM, <lsf5275@aol.com> wrote:

I always though it was, "How many EST participants does it take..."
In a message dated 11/23/2010 3:07:48 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, wbeith@sbcglobal.net writes:
How many Ph.D's does it take to change a light bulb?


Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-11-24 by lsf5275@aol.com

What a shock! ;-)
 
 
In a message dated 11/24/2010 1:13:23 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
unobtainiumkeys@gmail.com writes:

 
 
 

I took EST too! 






On Wed, Nov 24, 2010 at 7:19 AM, <_lsf5275@aol.com_ 
(mailto:lsf5275@aol.com) > wrote:


 
 
 
I always though it was, "How many EST participants does it  take..."
 

 
In a message dated 11/23/2010 3:07:48 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, 
_wbeith@sbcglobal.net_ (mailto:wbeith@sbcglobal.net)  writes:

How many Ph.D's does it take to change a light  bulb?

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-11-24 by fdoddy@aol.com

shit! I never made it out of 3rd year at college.


fd
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From: lsf5275 <lsf5275@aol.com>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tue, Nov 23, 2010 2:47 pm
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D


  
    
                  
Look who's the smarty Artie. I didn't get farther than a masters. Ran out of money. I wanted the Ph.D but since I had to pay my way I accidentally got a job that paid a lot of money and ended up married and with a kid.
 
Now the kid is grown and I'm out of work. Hmmm.
 

In a message dated 11/23/2010 2:10:13 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, atm655@verizon.net writes:
  
Yes it is, and has been.
  
Summa Cum Laude, B.S., M.S. and   Ph.D.
  
Computer Science
  
 
  
Dr. Death

Re: M4000 D

2010-11-29 by Charles

Just found this demo of the new machine:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VhKea6vNx0





--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, fdoddy@... wrote:
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>  shit! I never made it out of 3rd year at college.
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> fd
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>  
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> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: lsf5275 <lsf5275@...>
> To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Tue, Nov 23, 2010 2:47 pm
> Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> 
> 
>   
>     
>                   
> Look who's the smarty Artie. I didn't get farther than a masters. Ran out of money. I wanted the Ph.D but since I had to pay my way I accidentally got a job that paid a lot of money and ended up married and with a kid.
>  
> Now the kid is grown and I'm out of work. Hmmm.
>  
> 
> In a message dated 11/23/2010 2:10:13 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, atm655@... writes:
>   
> Yes it is, and has been.
>   
> Summa Cum Laude, B.S., M.S. and   Ph.D.
>   
> Computer Science
>   
>  
>   
> Dr. Death
>

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-11-29 by tronbros

Good to see the M4000D is a laser printer from Epson.

M

mellotronics.co.uk
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On 29 Nov 2010, at 17:07, "Charles" <charel196@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Just found this demo of the new machine:
> 
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VhKea6vNx0
> 
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, fdoddy@... wrote:
> >
> > 
> > shit! I never made it out of 3rd year at college.
> > 
> > 
> > fd
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: lsf5275 <lsf5275@...>
> > To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Tue, Nov 23, 2010 2:47 pm
> > Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Look who's the smarty Artie. I didn't get farther than a masters. Ran out of money. I wanted the Ph.D but since I had to pay my way I accidentally got a job that paid a lot of money and ended up married and with a kid.
> > 
> > Now the kid is grown and I'm out of work. Hmmm.
> > 
> > 
> > In a message dated 11/23/2010 2:10:13 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, atm655@... writes:
> > 
> > Yes it is, and has been.
> > 
> > Summa Cum Laude, B.S., M.S. and Ph.D.
> > 
> > Computer Science
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Dr. Death
> >
> 
>

Re:M4000 D

2010-11-30 by lsf5275@aol.com

Product  Detail              
(http://www.hirefitness.ie/product/commercial-equipment-to-hire/ultim8-m4000d-treadmill#)      Ultim8 M4000D  
Treadmill                   
(http://www.hirefitness.ie/uploadedfiles/real/9_p9a1.jpg)    
The M4000D is the one of the  finest treadmills available today . It has a  
fully commercial specification and the latest  3HP AC motor and controller 
unit. The large  running deck and cushioning system ensures a  comfy run 
whatever your size. The Colour LCD  console has 18 Programs with HRC as well to 
 design your own programs   
Please note all commercial items plus  vat




 
 
In a message dated 11/29/2010 6:39:16 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
tronbros@aol.com writes:

M4000D

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-11-30 by tronbros

Ok - time to say my bit.  And this is me, not JB.  We are mature individuals in theory but the Swede unit, despite all the protestations, has held onto the vaguely missleading M4000D logo.  It's laughable really but I cannot escape being annoyed at the mindless mindset that trys to instigate consumer confusion by using a similar name yet riles at Memotron infringing almost everything including the fridge and underpants(leaving a witty personality unscathed).  The truth is that NO ONE ELSE but he should be engaged in anything mellotronic.  But that is never going to be the case because we are here for duration and no slight of hand or clumsy marketing device is going to alter our course.  

Best,

M             

mellotronics.co.uk
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On 29 Nov 2010, at 23:45, tronbros <tronbros@aol.com> wrote:

> Good to see the M4000D is a laser printer from Epson.
> 
> M
> 
> mellotronics.co.uk
> 
> 
> 
> On 29 Nov 2010, at 17:07, "Charles" <charel196@yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
>>  
>> Just found this demo of the new machine:
>> 
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VhKea6vNx0
>> 
>> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, fdoddy@... wrote:
>> >
>> > 
>> > shit! I never made it out of 3rd year at college.
>> > 
>> > 
>> > fd
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: lsf5275 <lsf5275@...>
>> > To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
>> > Sent: Tue, Nov 23, 2010 2:47 pm
>> > Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
>> > Look who's the smarty Artie. I didn't get farther than a masters. Ran out of money. I wanted the Ph.D but since I had to pay my way I accidentally got a job that paid a lot of money and ended up married and with a kid.
>> > 
>> > Now the kid is grown and I'm out of work. Hmmm.
>> > 
>> > 
>> > In a message dated 11/23/2010 2:10:13 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, atm655@... writes:
>> > 
>> > Yes it is, and has been.
>> > 
>> > Summa Cum Laude, B.S., M.S. and Ph.D.
>> > 
>> > Computer Science
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
>> > Dr. Death
>> >
>> 
> 
>

Re: M4000 D

2010-11-30 by Charles

uhhh can't we all just get along?

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, tronbros <tronbros@...> wrote:
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> Ok - time to say my bit.  And this is me, not JB.  We are mature individuals in theory but the Swede unit, despite all the protestations, has held onto the vaguely missleading M4000D logo.  It's laughable really but I cannot escape being annoyed at the mindless mindset that trys to instigate consumer confusion by using a similar name yet riles at Memotron infringing almost everything including the fridge and underpants(leaving a witty personality unscathed).  The truth is that NO ONE ELSE but he should be engaged in anything mellotronic.  But that is never going to be the case because we are here for duration and no slight of hand or clumsy marketing device is going to alter our course.  
> 
> Best,
> 
> M             
> 
> mellotronics.co.uk
> 
> 
> 
> On 29 Nov 2010, at 23:45, tronbros <tronbros@...> wrote:
> 
> > Good to see the M4000D is a laser printer from Epson.
> > 
> > M
> > 
> > mellotronics.co.uk
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > On 29 Nov 2010, at 17:07, "Charles" <charel196@...> wrote:
> > 
> >>  
> >> Just found this demo of the new machine:
> >> 
> >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VhKea6vNx0
> >> 
> >> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, fdoddy@ wrote:
> >> >
> >> > 
> >> > shit! I never made it out of 3rd year at college.
> >> > 
> >> > 
> >> > fd
> >> > 
> >> > 
> >> > 
> >> > 
> >> > 
> >> > 
> >> > 
> >> > 
> >> > -----Original Message-----
> >> > From: lsf5275 <lsf5275@>
> >> > To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
> >> > Sent: Tue, Nov 23, 2010 2:47 pm
> >> > Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> >> > 
> >> > 
> >> > 
> >> > 
> >> > 
> >> > Look who's the smarty Artie. I didn't get farther than a masters. Ran out of money. I wanted the Ph.D but since I had to pay my way I accidentally got a job that paid a lot of money and ended up married and with a kid.
> >> > 
> >> > Now the kid is grown and I'm out of work. Hmmm.
> >> > 
> >> > 
> >> > In a message dated 11/23/2010 2:10:13 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, atm655@ writes:
> >> > 
> >> > Yes it is, and has been.
> >> > 
> >> > Summa Cum Laude, B.S., M.S. and Ph.D.
> >> > 
> >> > Computer Science
> >> > 
> >> > 
> >> > 
> >> > Dr. Death
> >> >
> >> 
> > 
> >
>

RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-11-30 by Gary Brumm

Does anyone on this list seriously think that somebody who is investing that much money in a keyboard is going to be confused

as to which keyboard they are buying? I think it is just good marketing and I don’t think anyone will buy a M4000D in error when

they meant to buy a M4000……or visa versa……eh?

Cheers,

Gary

From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of tronbros
Sent: Monday, November 29, 2010 4:27 PM
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

Ok - time to say my bit. And this is me, not JB. We are mature individuals in theory but the Swede unit, despite all the protestations, has held onto the vaguely missleading M4000D logo. It's laughable really but I cannot escape being annoyed at the mindless mindset that trys to instigate consumer confusion by using a similar name yet riles at Memotron infringing almost everything including the fridge and underpants(leaving a witty personality unscathed). The truth is that NO ONE ELSE but he should be engaged in anything mellotronic. But that is never going to be the case because we are here for duration and no slight of hand or clumsy marketing device is going to alter our course.

Best,

M


On 29 Nov 2010, at 23:45, tronbros <tronbros@aol.com> wrote:

Show quoted textHide quoted text

Good to see the M4000D is a laser printer from Epson.


On 29 Nov 2010, at 17:07, "Charles" <charel196@yahoo.com> wrote:

Just found this demo of the new machine:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VhKea6vNx0

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, fdoddy@... wrote:
>
>
> shit! I never made it out of 3rd year at college.
>
>
> fd
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: lsf5275 <lsf5275@...>
> To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Tue, Nov 23, 2010 2:47 pm
> Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
>
>
>
>
>
> Look who's the smarty Artie. I didn't get farther than a masters. Ran out of money. I wanted the Ph.D but since I had to pay my way I accidentally got a job that paid a lot of money and ended up married and with a kid.
>
> Now the kid is grown and I'm out of work. Hmmm.
>
>
> In a message dated 11/23/2010 2:10:13 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, atm655@... writes:
>
> Yes it is, and has been.
>
> Summa Cum Laude, B.S., M.S. and Ph.D.
>
> Computer Science
>
>
>
> Dr. Death
>

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-11-30 by lsf5275@aol.com

Apparently most of us can.
 
 
In a message dated 11/29/2010 9:30:39 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
charel196@yahoo.com writes:

uhhh  can't we all just get along?

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-11-30 by lsf5275@aol.com

The Think Center M4000D
 
 (http://price.sosol.com.cn/PicView.aspx?prid=50896&imid=155774) 
 
 
 
In a message dated 11/30/2010 12:36:51 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
lsf5275@aol.com writes:

 
 
 
Apparently most of us can.
 
 
In a message dated 11/29/2010 9:30:39 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
charel196@yahoo.com writes:

uhhh  can't we all just get along?

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-11-30 by lsf5275@aol.com

Oops, I meant ThinkCentre M4000d
 
 
 (http://price.sosol.com.cn/PicView.aspx?prid=50896&imid=155774) 
 
 
In a message dated 11/30/2010 12:36:51 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
lsf5275@aol.com writes:

 
 
 
Apparently most of us can.
 
 
In a message dated 11/29/2010 9:30:39 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
charel196@yahoo.com writes:

uhhh  can't we all just get along?

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-11-30 by lsf5275@aol.com

Epson Aculaser M4000D Mono (A4) Laser Printer 64MB 1200dpi 43ppm 700  
Sheets PS3,PCL6, PCL5e
​ 
   
 







 





Oops, I meant ThinkCentre M4000d
 
 
 (http://price.sosol.com.cn/PicView.aspx?prid=50896&imid=155774) 
 
 
In a message dated 11/30/2010 12:36:51 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
lsf5275@aol.com writes:

 
Apparently most of us can.
 
 
In a message dated 11/29/2010 9:30:39 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
charel196@yahoo.com writes:

uhhh can't we all just get  along?

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-11-30 by lsf5275@aol.com

(See Amazon Products Below!)
 
(http://www.amazon.com/Swift-M4000-D-Stereo-Microscope-Illumination/dp/B003D1L5OS?tag=httpwwwautota-20) 
Swift M4000D Stereo Lab Microscope w/Illumination (Japan) from Swift 
 
 
In a message dated 11/30/2010 12:50:19 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
lsf5275@aol.com writes:

 
 
 
     
Epson Aculaser M4000D Mono (A4) Laser Printer 64MB 1200dpi 43ppm 700  
Sheets PS3,PCL6, PCL5e
​ 
 
 










Oops, I meant ThinkCentre M4000d
 
 
 (http://price.sosol.com.cn/PicView.aspx?prid=50896&imid=155774) 
 
 
In a message dated 11/30/2010 12:36:51 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
lsf5275@aol.com writes:

 
Apparently most of us can.
 
 
In a message dated 11/29/2010 9:30:39 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
charel196@yahoo.com writes:

uhhh can't we all just get  along?

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-11-30 by lsf5275@aol.com

O M4000D consiste  em duas unidades, um grande ecrã LCD e
um sensor de mão que está ligado ao  ecrã através de um cabo. O
M4000D mede todas a variáveis relacionadas com a  performance de
dispositivos AVAC, permitindo uma análise inteligente das  mesmas.
 
 
In a message dated 11/30/2010 12:54:59 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
lsf5275@aol.com writes:

 
 
 
(See Amazon Products Below!)
 
(http://www.amazon.com/Swift-M4000-D-Stereo-Microscope-Illumination/dp/B003D1L5OS?tag=httpwwwautota-20) 
Swift M4000D Stereo Lab Microscope w/Illumination (Japan) from Swift  

 
In a message dated 11/30/2010 12:50:19 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
lsf5275@aol.com writes:

 
     
Epson Aculaser M4000D Mono (A4) Laser Printer 64MB 1200dpi 43ppm  700 
Sheets PS3,PCL6, PCL5e
​ 
 
 










Oops, I meant  ThinkCentre M4000d
 
 
 (http://price.sosol.com.cn/PicView.aspx?prid=50896&imid=155774) 
 
 
In a message dated 11/30/2010 12:36:51 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
lsf5275@aol.com writes:

 
Apparently most of us can.
 
 
In a message dated 11/29/2010 9:30:39 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
charel196@yahoo.com writes:

uhhh can't we all just get  along?

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-11-30 by Mark Pring

Can't we all just get along ? I think a quick look at world history or even the mellotron lists, would suggest the answer is no. 

I can't think that anybody would confuse a mellotron with a rompler that has  a strange keyboard.

Is anybody on the list thinking of buying an M4000D? I would be surprised.

 I can understand why somebody would  buy an M4000 but not the M4000D why not just by the mellotron CD? Is Marcus still selling the Mellotron CD? I wouldn't if it was my business.

Mark

--- On Tue, 30/11/10, Charles <charel196@yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Charles <charel196@yahoo.com>
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Received: Tuesday, 30 November, 2010, 3:30 PM







 



  


    
      
      
      uhhh can't we all just get along?



--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, tronbros <tronbros@...> wrote:
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>

> Ok - time to say my bit.  And this is me, not JB.  We are mature individuals in theory but the Swede unit, despite all the protestations, has held onto the vaguely missleading M4000D logo.  It's laughable really but I cannot escape being annoyed at the mindless mindset that trys to instigate consumer confusion by using a similar name yet riles at Memotron infringing almost everything including the fridge and underpants(leaving a witty personality unscathed).  The truth is that NO ONE ELSE but he should be engaged in anything mellotronic.  But that is never going to be the case because we are here for duration and no slight of hand or clumsy marketing device is going to alter our course.  

> 

> Best,

> 

> M             

> 

> mellotronics.co.uk

> 

> 

> 

> On 29 Nov 2010, at 23:45, tronbros <tronbros@...> wrote:

> 

> > Good to see the M4000D is a laser printer from Epson.

> > 

> > M

> > 

> > mellotronics.co.uk

> > 

> > 

> > 

> > On 29 Nov 2010, at 17:07, "Charles" <charel196@...> wrote:

> > 

> >>  

> >> Just found this demo of the new machine:

> >> 

> >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VhKea6vNx0

> >> 

> >> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, fdoddy@ wrote:

> >> >

> >> > 

> >> > shit! I never made it out of 3rd year at college.

> >> > 

> >> > 

> >> > fd

> >> > 

> >> > 

> >> > 

> >> > 

> >> > 

> >> > 

> >> > 

> >> > 

> >> > -----Original Message-----

> >> > From: lsf5275 <lsf5275@>

> >> > To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>

> >> > Sent: Tue, Nov 23, 2010 2:47 pm

> >> > Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

> >> > 

> >> > 

> >> > 

> >> > 

> >> > 

> >> > Look who's the smarty Artie. I didn't get farther than a masters. Ran out of money. I wanted the Ph.D but since I had to pay my way I accidentally got a job that paid a lot of money and ended up married and with a kid.

> >> > 

> >> > Now the kid is grown and I'm out of work. Hmmm.

> >> > 

> >> > 

> >> > In a message dated 11/23/2010 2:10:13 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, atm655@ writes:

> >> > 

> >> > Yes it is, and has been.

> >> > 

> >> > Summa Cum Laude, B.S., M.S. and Ph.D.

> >> > 

> >> > Computer Science

> >> > 

> >> > 

> >> > 

> >> > Dr. Death

> >> >

> >> 

> > 

> >

>

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-11-30 by lsf5275@aol.com

I suppose if you are going to tour and you need that "look," and all those  
sounds, the Digital machine would make sense. 200 Mellotron and Chamberlin  
sounds in one box is attractive. I think that alone is the big attraction. 
But  once you have all of those sounds, Markus has nothing left to sell you.
 
 
In a message dated 11/30/2010 2:03:32 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
markpringnz@yahoo.com writes:

 
 
 
Can't we all just get along ? I think a quick look at  world history or 
even the mellotron lists, would suggest the answer is  no. 

I can't think that anybody would confuse a mellotron with a  rompler that 
has  a strange keyboard.

Is anybody on the list  thinking of buying an M4000D? I would be surprised.

I can  understand why somebody would  buy an M4000 but not the M4000D why  
not just by the mellotron CD? Is Marcus still selling the Mellotron CD?  I 
wouldn't if it was my business.

Mark

--- On Tue,  30/11/10, Charles <charel196@yahoo.com> wrote:


From:  Charles <charel196@yahoo.com>
Subject: [newmellotrongroup]  Re: M4000 D
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Received:  Tuesday, 30 November, 2010, 3:30 PM


 
uhhh can't we all just get along?

--- In _newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com_ 
(mip://06c2e6b0/mc/compose?to=newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com) ,  tronbros <tronbros@...> wrote:
>
> Ok - time to say  my bit. And this is me, not JB. We are mature 
individuals in theory  but the Swede unit, despite all the protestations, has held 
onto the  vaguely missleading M4000D logo. It's laughable really but I cannot  
escape being annoyed at the mindless mindset that trys to instigate  
consumer confusion by using a similar name yet riles at Memotron  infringing 
almost everything including the fridge and  underpants(leaving a witty 
personality unscathed). The truth is that  NO ONE ELSE but he should be engaged in 
anything mellotronic. But that  is never going to be the case because we are 
here for duration and no  slight of hand or clumsy marketing device is going 
to alter our  course. 
> 
> Best,
> 
> M 
> 
>  mellotronics.co.uk
> 
> 
> 
> On 29 Nov 2010,  at 23:45, tronbros <tronbros@...> wrote:
> 
> >  Good to see the M4000D is a laser printer from Epson.
> >  
> > M
> > 
> > mellotronics.co.uk
>  > 
> > 
> > 
> > On 29 Nov 2010, at  17:07, "Charles" <charel196@...> wrote:
> > 
>  >> 
> >> Just found this demo of the new  machine:
> >> 
> >> _http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VhKea6vNx0_ 
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VhKea6vNx0) 
>  >> 
> >> --- In _newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com_ 
(mip://06c2e6b0/mc/compose?to=newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com) ,  fdoddy@ wrote:
> >> >
> >> > 
>  >> > shit! I never made it out of 3rd year at  college.
> >> > 
> >> > 
>  >> > fd
> >> > 
> >> > 
>  >> > 
> >> > 
> >> > 
>  >> > 
> >> > 
> >> > 
>  >> > -----Original Message-----
> >> > From:  lsf5275 <lsf5275@>
> >> > To: newmellotrongroup  <_newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com_ 
(mip://06c2e6b0/mc/compose?to=newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com) >
>  >> > Sent: Tue, Nov 23, 2010 2:47 pm
> >> >  Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> >> >  
> >> > 
> >> > 
> >> >  
> >> > 
> >> > Look who's the smarty  Artie. I didn't get farther than a masters. 
Ran out of money. I wanted  the Ph.D but since I had to pay my way I 
accidentally got a job that  paid a lot of money and ended up married and with a kid.
>  >> > 
> >> > Now the kid is grown and I'm out  of work. Hmmm.
> >> > 
> >> > 
>  >> > In a message dated 11/23/2010 2:10:13 P.M. Eastern  Standard Time, 
atm655@ writes:
Show quoted textHide quoted text
> >> > 
> >>  > Yes it is, and has been.
> >> > 
> >>  > Summa Cum Laude, B.S., M.S. and Ph.D.
> >> >  
> >> > Computer Science
> >> > 
>  >> > 
> >> > 
> >> > Dr.  Death
> >> >
> >> 
> > 
>  >
>

Re: M4000 D

2010-11-30 by Charles

The CD sample rate is lower. (I have it on my Emu E4K and it sounds great)  Why buy an M4000D? Why buy a Memotron? For immediate access in a live rig to a dedicated instrument doing a retro job. Why buy a digital Hammond? Digital piano? Convenience.
  I see the M4000D (and Memotron) as the next logical step of evolution of the Mellotron. Why is everyone so hung up on PLAYING BACK STRIPS OF TAPE? Yes it's cool..yes it was the starting point....but are people obsessing over the method and forgetting the reason for the sounds? The video demo of Markus' unit sounds great to me. I want one. I had an M400 for 25 years but have no desire to go back to that technology for moving around to live gigs. Loading tron banks into the E4K in a live show takes time (even if you have a bunch of sounds per bank)and the digital units provide immediate changes.

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Mark Pring <markpringnz@...> wrote:
Show quoted textHide quoted text
>
> Can't we all just get along ? I think a quick look at world history or even the mellotron lists, would suggest the answer is no. 
> 
> I can't think that anybody would confuse a mellotron with a rompler that has  a strange keyboard.
> 
> Is anybody on the list thinking of buying an M4000D? I would be surprised.
> 
>  I can understand why somebody would  buy an M4000 but not the M4000D why not just by the mellotron CD? Is Marcus still selling the Mellotron CD? I wouldn't if it was my business.
> 
> Mark
> 
> --- On Tue, 30/11/10, Charles <charel196@...> wrote:
> 
> From: Charles <charel196@...>
> Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> Received: Tuesday, 30 November, 2010, 3:30 PM
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Â 
> 
> 
> 
>   
> 
> 
>     
>       
>       
>       uhhh can't we all just get along?
> 
> 
> 
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, tronbros <tronbros@> wrote:
> 
> >
> 
> > Ok - time to say my bit.  And this is me, not JB.  We are mature individuals in theory but the Swede unit, despite all the protestations, has held onto the vaguely missleading M4000D logo.  It's laughable really but I cannot escape being annoyed at the mindless mindset that trys to instigate consumer confusion by using a similar name yet riles at Memotron infringing almost everything including the fridge and underpants(leaving a witty personality unscathed).  The truth is that NO ONE ELSE but he should be engaged in anything mellotronic.  But that is never going to be the case because we are here for duration and no slight of hand or clumsy marketing device is going to alter our course.  
> 
> > 
> 
> > Best,
> 
> > 
> 
> > M             
> 
> > 
> 
> > mellotronics.co.uk
> 
> > 
> 
> > 
> 
> > 
> 
> > On 29 Nov 2010, at 23:45, tronbros <tronbros@> wrote:
> 
> > 
> 
> > > Good to see the M4000D is a laser printer from Epson.
> 
> > > 
> 
> > > M
> 
> > > 
> 
> > > mellotronics.co.uk
> 
> > > 
> 
> > > 
> 
> > > 
> 
> > > On 29 Nov 2010, at 17:07, "Charles" <charel196@> wrote:
> 
> > > 
> 
> > >>  
> 
> > >> Just found this demo of the new machine:
> 
> > >> 
> 
> > >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VhKea6vNx0
> 
> > >> 
> 
> > >> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, fdoddy@ wrote:
> 
> > >> >
> 
> > >> > 
> 
> > >> > shit! I never made it out of 3rd year at college.
> 
> > >> > 
> 
> > >> > 
> 
> > >> > fd
> 
> > >> > 
> 
> > >> > 
> 
> > >> > 
> 
> > >> > 
> 
> > >> > 
> 
> > >> > 
> 
> > >> > 
> 
> > >> > 
> 
> > >> > -----Original Message-----
> 
> > >> > From: lsf5275 <lsf5275@>
> 
> > >> > To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
> 
> > >> > Sent: Tue, Nov 23, 2010 2:47 pm
> 
> > >> > Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> 
> > >> > 
> 
> > >> > 
> 
> > >> > 
> 
> > >> > 
> 
> > >> > 
> 
> > >> > Look who's the smarty Artie. I didn't get farther than a masters. Ran out of money. I wanted the Ph.D but since I had to pay my way I accidentally got a job that paid a lot of money and ended up married and with a kid.
> 
> > >> > 
> 
> > >> > Now the kid is grown and I'm out of work. Hmmm.
> 
> > >> > 
> 
> > >> > 
> 
> > >> > In a message dated 11/23/2010 2:10:13 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, atm655@ writes:
> 
> > >> > 
> 
> > >> > Yes it is, and has been.
> 
> > >> > 
> 
> > >> > Summa Cum Laude, B.S., M.S. and Ph.D.
> 
> > >> > 
> 
> > >> > Computer Science
> 
> > >> > 
> 
> > >> > 
> 
> > >> > 
> 
> > >> > Dr. Death
> 
> > >> >
> 
> > >> 
> 
> > > 
> 
> > >
> 
> >
>

Re: M4000 D

2010-11-30 by Charles

Maybe Markus is getting tired of building MKVI's or is running out of parts & tapes. Face it, it won't go on forever. The M4000D preserves the sound for posterity.
BTW- I love the look & sound of Streetly's unit and have nothing against it at all, but I would never have one and move it around to live gigs.

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, lsf5275@... wrote:
Show quoted textHide quoted text
>
> I suppose if you are going to tour and you need that "look," and all those  
> sounds, the Digital machine would make sense. 200 Mellotron and Chamberlin  
> sounds in one box is attractive. I think that alone is the big attraction. 
> But  once you have all of those sounds, Markus has nothing left to sell you.
>  
>  
> In a message dated 11/30/2010 2:03:32 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
> markpringnz@... writes:
> 
>  
>  
>  
> Can't we all just get along ? I think a quick look at  world history or 
> even the mellotron lists, would suggest the answer is  no. 
> 
> I can't think that anybody would confuse a mellotron with a  rompler that 
> has  a strange keyboard.
> 
> Is anybody on the list  thinking of buying an M4000D? I would be surprised.
> 
> I can  understand why somebody would  buy an M4000 but not the M4000D why  
> not just by the mellotron CD? Is Marcus still selling the Mellotron CD?  I 
> wouldn't if it was my business.
> 
> Mark
> 
> --- On Tue,  30/11/10, Charles <charel196@...> wrote:
> 
> 
> From:  Charles <charel196@...>
> Subject: [newmellotrongroup]  Re: M4000 D
> To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> Received:  Tuesday, 30 November, 2010, 3:30 PM
> 
> 
>  
> uhhh can't we all just get along?
> 
> --- In _newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com_ 
> (mip://06c2e6b0/mc/compose?to=newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com) ,  tronbros <tronbros@> wrote:
> >
> > Ok - time to say  my bit. And this is me, not JB. We are mature 
> individuals in theory  but the Swede unit, despite all the protestations, has held 
> onto the  vaguely missleading M4000D logo. It's laughable really but I cannot  
> escape being annoyed at the mindless mindset that trys to instigate  
> consumer confusion by using a similar name yet riles at Memotron  infringing 
> almost everything including the fridge and  underpants(leaving a witty 
> personality unscathed). The truth is that  NO ONE ELSE but he should be engaged in 
> anything mellotronic. But that  is never going to be the case because we are 
> here for duration and no  slight of hand or clumsy marketing device is going 
> to alter our  course. 
> > 
> > Best,
> > 
> > M 
> > 
> >  mellotronics.co.uk
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > On 29 Nov 2010,  at 23:45, tronbros <tronbros@> wrote:
> > 
> > >  Good to see the M4000D is a laser printer from Epson.
> > >  
> > > M
> > > 
> > > mellotronics.co.uk
> >  > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > On 29 Nov 2010, at  17:07, "Charles" <charel196@> wrote:
> > > 
> >  >> 
> > >> Just found this demo of the new  machine:
> > >> 
> > >> _http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VhKea6vNx0_ 
> (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VhKea6vNx0) 
> >  >> 
> > >> --- In _newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com_ 
> (mip://06c2e6b0/mc/compose?to=newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com) ,  fdoddy@ wrote:
> > >> >
> > >> > 
> >  >> > shit! I never made it out of 3rd year at  college.
> > >> > 
> > >> > 
> >  >> > fd
> > >> > 
> > >> > 
> >  >> > 
> > >> > 
> > >> > 
> >  >> > 
> > >> > 
> > >> > 
> >  >> > -----Original Message-----
> > >> > From:  lsf5275 <lsf5275@>
> > >> > To: newmellotrongroup  <_newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com_ 
> (mip://06c2e6b0/mc/compose?to=newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com) >
> >  >> > Sent: Tue, Nov 23, 2010 2:47 pm
> > >> >  Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> > >> >  
> > >> > 
> > >> > 
> > >> >  
> > >> > 
> > >> > Look who's the smarty  Artie. I didn't get farther than a masters. 
> Ran out of money. I wanted  the Ph.D but since I had to pay my way I 
> accidentally got a job that  paid a lot of money and ended up married and with a kid.
> >  >> > 
> > >> > Now the kid is grown and I'm out  of work. Hmmm.
> > >> > 
> > >> > 
> >  >> > In a message dated 11/23/2010 2:10:13 P.M. Eastern  Standard Time, 
> atm655@ writes:
> > >> > 
> > >>  > Yes it is, and has been.
> > >> > 
> > >>  > Summa Cum Laude, B.S., M.S. and Ph.D.
> > >> >  
> > >> > Computer Science
> > >> > 
> >  >> > 
> > >> > 
> > >> > Dr.  Death
> > >> >
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> > > 
> >  >
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Re: M4000 D

2010-11-30 by feline1973

Exactly - I have the Pindertron CD-ROM - 
it takes about 7 minutes to load it all up into the RAM off the hard drive on my Akai MPC4000 and many boring hours programming the thing to make the sounds play in the right song. It's a pain in the ass.
If I had the cash I'd love a dedicated mellotron keyboard to use at gigs which I can just switch on and it'll always have the right sounds louded at the flick of a switch.

I have no idea why Martin & JB thing we'd confuse the M4000 and the M4000D, we're not eejits!

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "Charles" <charel196@...> wrote:
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>
> The CD sample rate is lower. (I have it on my Emu E4K and it sounds great)  Why buy an M4000D? Why buy a Memotron? For immediate access in a live rig to a dedicated instrument doing a retro job. Why buy a digital Hammond? Digital piano? Convenience.
>   I see the M4000D (and Memotron) as the next logical step of evolution of the Mellotron. Why is everyone so hung up on PLAYING BACK STRIPS OF TAPE? Yes it's cool..yes it was the starting point....but are people obsessing over the method and forgetting the reason for the sounds? The video demo of Markus' unit sounds great to me. I want one. I had an M400 for 25 years but have no desire to go back to that technology for moving around to live gigs. Loading tron banks into the E4K in a live show takes time (even if you have a bunch of sounds per bank)and the digital units provide immediate changes.
>

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-11-30 by Tom Doncourt

I can see why Streetly is annoyed, and I don't really understand what advantage was gained by using that name. That being said...I think the M4000D is a very attractive machine- a wooden keyboard! I actually like the feel of a real mellotron and would be more comfortable playing something that approximated it and even resembled it . If I was going to do a small tour I would get one. I would certainly not use it in the studio though or consider it a replacement for a tape based unit. I doubt the m4000D will be a big seller , there are only a few eccentrics that would create a niche- I hope it doesn't pull Markus under.
On Nov 30, 2010, at 9:05 AM, Charles wrote:

The CD sample rate is lower. (I have it on my Emu E4K and it sounds great) Why buy an M4000D? Why buy a Memotron? For immediate access in a live rig to a dedicated instrument doing a retro job. Why buy a digital Hammond? Digital piano? Convenience.
I see the M4000D (and Memotron) as the next logical step of evolution of the Mellotron. Why is everyone so hung up on PLAYING BACK STRIPS OF TAPE? Yes it's cool..yes it was the starting point....but are people obsessing over the method and forgetting the reason for the sounds? The video demo of Markus' unit sounds great to me. I want one. I had an M400 for 25 years but have no desire to go back to that technology for moving around to live gigs. Loading tron banks into the E4K in a live show takes time (even if you have a bunch of sounds per bank)and the digital units provide immediate changes.

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Mark Pring wrote:
>
> Can't we all just get along ? I think a quick look at world history or even the mellotron lists, would suggest the answer is no.
>
> I can't think that anybody would confuse a mellotron with a rompler that has a strange keyboard.
>
> Is anybody on the list thinking of buying an M4000D? I would be surprised.
>
>  I can understand why somebody would buy an M4000 but not the M4000D why not just by the mellotron CD? Is Marcus still selling the Mellotron CD? I wouldn't if it was my business.
>
> Mark
>
> --- On Tue, 30/11/10, Charles wrote:
>
> From: Charles
> Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> Received: Tuesday, 30 November, 2010, 3:30 PM
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Â
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> uhhh can't we all just get along?
>
>
>
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, tronbros wrote:
>
> >
>
> > Ok - time to say my bit. And this is me, not JB. We are mature individuals in theory but the Swede unit, despite all the protestations, has held onto the vaguely missleading M4000D logo. It's laughable really but I cannot escape being annoyed at the mindless mindset that trys to instigate consumer confusion by using a similar name yet riles at Memotron infringing almost everything including the fridge and underpants(leaving a witty personality unscathed). The truth is that NO ONE ELSE but he should be engaged in anything mellotronic. But that is never going to be the case because we are here for duration and no slight of hand or clumsy marketing device is going to alter our course.
>
> >
>
> > Best,
>
> >
>
> > M
>
> >
>
> > mellotronics.co.uk
>
> >
>
> >
>
> >
>
> > On 29 Nov 2010, at 23:45, tronbros wrote:
>
> >
>
> >; > Good to see the M4000D is a laser printer from Epson.
>
> > >
>
> > > M
>
> > >
>
> > > mellotronics.co.uk
>
> > >
>
> > >
>
> > >
>
> > > On 29 Nov 2010, at 17:07, "Charles" wrote:
>
> > >;
>
> > >>
>
> > >> Just found this demo of the new machine:
>
> > >>
>
> > >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VhKea6vNx0
>
> > >>
>
> > >> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, fdoddy@ wrote:
>
> > >> >
>
> > >> >
>
> > >> > shit! I never made it out of 3rd year at college.
>
> > >> >
>
> > >> >
>
> > >> > fd
>
> > >> >
>
> > >> >
>
> > >> >
>
> > >>; >
>
> > >> >
>
> > >> >
>
> > >> >
>
> > >> >
>
> > >> > -----Original Message-----
>
> > >> > From: lsf5275
>
> > >> > To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
>
> > >> > Sent: Tue, Nov 23, 2010 2:47 pm
>
> > >> > Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
>
> > >> >
>
> > >> >
>
> > >> >
>
> > >> >
>
> > >> >
>
> > >> > Look who's the smarty Artie. I didn't get farther than a masters. Ran out of money. I wanted the Ph.D but since I had to pay my way I accidentally got a job that paid a lot of money and ended up married and with a kid.
>
> > >> >
>
> >; >> > Now the kid is grown and I'm out of work. Hmmm.
>
> > >> >
>
> > >> >
>
> > >> > In a message dated 11/23/2010 2:10:13 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, atm655@ writes:
>
> > >> >
>
> > >> > Yes it is, and has been.
>
> > >> >
>
> > >> > Summa Cum Laude, B.S., M.S. and Ph.D.
>
> > >> >
>;
> > >> > Computer Science
>
> > >;> >
>
> > >> >
>
> > >> >
>
> > >> > Dr. Death
>
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Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-11-30 by David Jacques

I played the M4000D prototype at NAMM and loved it. If I had the opportunity to play Streetly's machine I would probably love it too.

But let's face it, these are two different machines for two different purposes. Both are worthy instruments.


On Nov 30, 2010, at 6:30 AM, Tom Doncourt wrote:

I can see why Streetly is annoyed, and I don't really understand what advantage was gained by using that name. That being said...I think the M4000D is a very attractive machine- a wooden keyboard! I actually like the feel of a real mellotron and would be more comfortable playing something that approximated it and even resembled it . If I was going to do a small tour I would get one. I would certainly not use it in the studio though or consider it a replacement for a tape based unit. I doubt the m4000D will be a big seller , there are only a few eccentrics that would create a niche- I hope it doesn't pull Markus under.

On Nov 30, 2010, at 9:05 AM, Charles wrote:

The CD sample rate is lower. (I have it on my Emu E4K and it sounds great) Why buy an M4000D? Why buy a Memotron? For immediate access in a live rig to a dedicated instrument doing a retro job. Why buy a digital Hammond? Digital piano? Convenience.
I see the M4000D (and Memotron) as the next logical step of evolution of the Mellotron. Why is everyone so hung up on PLAYING BACK STRIPS OF TAPE? Yes it's cool..yes it was the starting point....but are people obsessing over the method and forgetting the reason for the sounds? The video demo of Markus' unit sounds great to me. I want one. I had an M400 for 25 years but have no desire to go back to that technology for moving around to live gigs. Loading tron banks into the E4K in a live show takes time (even if you have a bunch of sounds per bank)and the digital units provide immediate changes.

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Mark Pring wrote:
>
> Can't we all just get along ? I think a quick look at world history or even the mellotron lists, would suggest the answer is no.
>
> I can't think that anybody would confuse a mellotron with a rompler that has a strange keyboard.
>
> Is anybody on the list thinking of buying an M4000D? I would be surprised.
>
>  I can understand why somebody would buy an M4000 but not the M4000D why not just by the mellotron CD? Is Marcus still selling the Mellotron CD? I wouldn't if it was my business.
>
> Mark
>
> --- On Tue, 30/11/10, Charles wrote:
>
> From: Charles
> Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> Received: Tuesday, 30 November, 2010, 3:30 PM
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Â
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> uhhh can't we all just get along?
>
>
>
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, tronbros wrote:
>
> >
>
> > Ok - time to say my bit. And this is me, not JB. We are mature individuals in theory but the Swede unit, despite all the protestations, has held onto the vaguely missleading M4000D logo. It's laughable really but I cannot escape being annoyed at the mindless mindset that trys to instigate consumer confusion by using a similar name yet riles at Memotron infringing almost everything including the fridge and underpants(leaving a witty personality unscathed). The truth is that NO ONE ELSE but he should be engaged in anything mellotronic. But that is never going to be the case because we are here for duration and no slight of hand or clumsy marketing device is going to alter our course.
>;
> >
>
> > Best,
>
> >
>
> > M
> ;
> >
>
> > mellotronics.co.uk
>
> >
>
>; >
>
> >
>
> > On 29 Nov 2010, at 23:45, tronbros wrote:
>
> >
>
> > > Good to see the M4000D is a laser printer from Epson.
>
> > >
>
> > > M
>
> > >
>
> > > mellotronics.co.uk
>
> > >
>
> > >
>
> > > ;
>
> > > On 29 Nov 2010, at 17:07, "Charles" wrote:
>
> > >
>
> > >>
>
> > >> Just found this demo of the new machine:
>
> > >>
>
> > >>; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VhKea6vNx0
>
> > >>
>
> > >> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, fdoddy@ wrote:
>
> > >> >
>
> > >> >
>
> > >> > shit! I never made it out of 3rd year at college.
>
> > >> >
>
> > >> >;
>
> > >> > fd
>
> > >> >
>
> > >> >
>
> > >> >
>
> > >> >
>
> > >> >
>
> > >;> >
>
> > >> >
>
> > >> >
>
> > >> > -----Original Message-----
>
> > >> > From: lsf5275
>
> > >> > To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
>
> > >> > Sent: Tue, Nov 23, 2010 2:47 pm
>
> > >> > Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
>
> > >> >
>
> > >> >
>
> > >> >
>
> > >> >
>
> > >> >
>
> > >> > Look who's the smarty Artie. I didn't get farther than a masters. Ran out of money. I wanted the Ph.D but since I had to pay my way I accidentally got a job that paid a lot of money and ended up married and with a kid.
>
> > >> >;
>
> > >> > Now the kid is grown and I'm out of work. Hmmm.
>
> > >> >
>
> > >> >;
>
> > >> > In a message dated 11/23/2010 2:10:13 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, atm655@ writes:
>
> > >> >
>
> > >> > Yes it is, and has been.
>
> > >> >
>;
> > >> > Summa Cum Laude, B.S., M.S. and Ph.D.
>
> > >> >
>
> > >> > Computer Science
> ;
> > >> >
>
> > >> >
>
> > >> >
>
> > >> > Dr. Death
>
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>
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RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-11-30 by John Wright

I agree that 200 sounds is nice, but I suspect when you gig, 5 or 6
sounds are used 95% of the time.  As for what else Markus could sell,
flight cases and gig bags are where the gross margin is.
 
John
#911


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	From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of lsf5275@aol.com
	Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 9:05 AM
	To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
	Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
	
	
	  

	
	I suppose if you are going to tour and you need that "look," and
all those sounds, the Digital machine would make sense. 200 Mellotron
and Chamberlin sounds in one box is attractive. I think that alone is
the big attraction. But once you have all of those sounds, Markus has
nothing left to sell you.
	 
	In a message dated 11/30/2010 2:03:32 A.M. Eastern Standard
Time, markpringnz@yahoo.com writes:

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-11-30 by lsf5275@aol.com

Perhaps, but anyone can sell flight cases and gig bags for the digital  
machine.
 
 
In a message dated 11/30/2010 10:02:33 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
john.wright@consona.com writes:

 
 
 
I agree that 200 sounds is nice, but I  suspect when you gig, 5 or 6 sounds 
are used 95% of the time.  As for  what else Markus could sell, flight 
cases and gig bags are where the gross  margin is.
 
John
#911


 
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[mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of  lsf5275@aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 9:05  AM
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re:  [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D




I suppose if you are going to tour and you need that "look," and all  those 
sounds, the Digital machine would make sense. 200 Mellotron and  Chamberlin 
sounds in one box is attractive. I think that alone is the big  attraction. 
But once you have all of those sounds, Markus has nothing left  to sell you.
 
 
In a message dated 11/30/2010 2:03:32 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
markpringnz@yahoo.com writes:

Re: M4000 D

2010-11-30 by Charles

Logically it should have been called a MK8 or something else....I understand Streetly's annoyance at the name.

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Tom Doncourt <tomdcour@...> wrote:
Show quoted textHide quoted text
>
> I can see why Streetly is annoyed, and I don't really understand what advantage  was gained by using that name. That being said...I think the M4000D is a very attractive machine-  a wooden keyboard! I actually like the feel of a real mellotron and would be more comfortable playing something that approximated it and even resembled it . If I was going to do a small tour I would get one. I would certainly not use it in the studio though or consider it a replacement for a tape based unit. I doubt the m4000D will be a big seller , there are only a few eccentrics that would create a niche- I hope it doesn't pull Markus under. 
> On Nov 30, 2010, at 9:05 AM, Charles wrote:
> 
> > The CD sample rate is lower. (I have it on my Emu E4K and it sounds great) Why buy an M4000D? Why buy a Memotron? For immediate access in a live rig to a dedicated instrument doing a retro job. Why buy a digital Hammond? Digital piano? Convenience.
> > I see the M4000D (and Memotron) as the next logical step of evolution of the Mellotron. Why is everyone so hung up on PLAYING BACK STRIPS OF TAPE? Yes it's cool..yes it was the starting point....but are people obsessing over the method and forgetting the reason for the sounds? The video demo of Markus' unit sounds great to me. I want one. I had an M400 for 25 years but have no desire to go back to that technology for moving around to live gigs. Loading tron banks into the E4K in a live show takes time (even if you have a bunch of sounds per bank)and the digital units provide immediate changes.
> > 
> > --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Mark Pring <markpringnz@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Can't we all just get along ? I think a quick look at world history or even the mellotron lists, would suggest the answer is no. 
> > > 
> > > I can't think that anybody would confuse a mellotron with a rompler that has  a strange keyboard.
> > > 
> > > Is anybody on the list thinking of buying an M4000D? I would be surprised.
> > > 
> > >  I can understand why somebody would  buy an M4000 but not the M4000D why not just by the mellotron CD? Is Marcus still selling the Mellotron CD? I wouldn't if it was my business.
> > > 
> > > Mark
> > > 
> > > --- On Tue, 30/11/10, Charles <charel196@> wrote:
> > > 
> > > From: Charles <charel196@>
> > > Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> > > To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> > > Received: Tuesday, 30 November, 2010, 3:30 PM
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > Â 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > uhhh can't we all just get along?
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, tronbros <tronbros@> wrote:
> > > 
> > > >
> > > 
> > > > Ok - time to say my bit. And this is me, not JB. We are mature individuals in theory but the Swede unit, despite all the protestations, has held onto the vaguely missleading M4000D logo. It's laughable really but I cannot escape being annoyed at the mindless mindset that trys to instigate consumer confusion by using a similar name yet riles at Memotron infringing almost everything including the fridge and underpants(leaving a witty personality unscathed). The truth is that NO ONE ELSE but he should be engaged in anything mellotronic. But that is never going to be the case because we are here for duration and no slight of hand or clumsy marketing device is going to alter our course. 
> > > 
> > > > 
> > > 
> > > > Best,
> > > 
> > > > 
> > > 
> > > > M 
> > > 
> > > > 
> > > 
> > > > mellotronics.co.uk
> > > 
> > > > 
> > > 
> > > > 
> > > 
> > > > 
> > > 
> > > > On 29 Nov 2010, at 23:45, tronbros <tronbros@> wrote:
> > > 
> > > > 
> > > 
> > > > > Good to see the M4000D is a laser printer from Epson.
> > > 
> > > > > 
> > > 
> > > > > M
> > > 
> > > > > 
> > > 
> > > > > mellotronics.co.uk
> > > 
> > > > > 
> > > 
> > > > > 
> > > 
> > > > > 
> > > 
> > > > > On 29 Nov 2010, at 17:07, "Charles" <charel196@> wrote:
> > > 
> > > > > 
> > > 
> > > > >> 
> > > 
> > > > >> Just found this demo of the new machine:
> > > 
> > > > >> 
> > > 
> > > > >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VhKea6vNx0
> > > 
> > > > >> 
> > > 
> > > > >> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, fdoddy@ wrote:
> > > 
> > > > >> >
> > > 
> > > > >> > 
> > > 
> > > > >> > shit! I never made it out of 3rd year at college.
> > > 
> > > > >> > 
> > > 
> > > > >> > 
> > > 
> > > > >> > fd
> > > 
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> > > > >> > 
> > > 
> > > > >> > 
> > > 
> > > > >> > 
> > > 
> > > > >> > 
> > > 
> > > > >> > -----Original Message-----
> > > 
> > > > >> > From: lsf5275 <lsf5275@>
> > > 
> > > > >> > To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
> > > 
> > > > >> > Sent: Tue, Nov 23, 2010 2:47 pm
> > > 
> > > > >> > Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> > > 
> > > > >> > 
> > > 
> > > > >> > 
> > > 
> > > > >> > 
> > > 
> > > > >> > 
> > > 
> > > > >> > 
> > > 
> > > > >> > Look who's the smarty Artie. I didn't get farther than a masters. Ran out of money. I wanted the Ph.D but since I had to pay my way I accidentally got a job that paid a lot of money and ended up married and with a kid.
> > > 
> > > > >> > 
> > > 
> > > > >> > Now the kid is grown and I'm out of work. Hmmm.
> > > 
> > > > >> > 
> > > 
> > > > >> > 
> > > 
> > > > >> > In a message dated 11/23/2010 2:10:13 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, atm655@ writes:
> > > 
> > > > >> > 
> > > 
> > > > >> > Yes it is, and has been.
> > > 
> > > > >> > 
> > > 
> > > > >> > Summa Cum Laude, B.S., M.S. and Ph.D.
> > > 
> > > > >> > 
> > > 
> > > > >> > Computer Science
> > > 
> > > > >> > 
> > > 
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Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-11-30 by tronbros@aol.com

Jonsi of Sigur Ros has just done over 90 gigs worldwide with his M4000 in  
tow at every gig.  That's dedication.......and he loves it.
 
M
 
Streetly Electronics - All Things Mellotronic 
www.mellotronics.co.uk
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In a message dated 30/11/2010 14:09:08 GMT Standard Time,  
charel196@yahoo.com writes:

BTW- I  love the look & sound of Streetly's unit and have nothing against 
it at  all, but I would never have one and move it around to live  gigs.

Re: M4000 D

2010-11-30 by Charles

I was just saying for ME that spending that kind of coin on such a nice machine would make me keep it at home in a studio environment. No offense meant at all,Martin. More power to Jonsi if he's happy doing that.

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, tronbros@... wrote:
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>
> Jonsi of Sigur Ros has just done over 90 gigs worldwide with his M4000 in  
> tow at every gig.  That's dedication.......and he loves it.
>  
> M
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> Streetly Electronics - All Things Mellotronic 
> www.mellotronics.co.uk
> NEW for iPad!
> MELLOTRONICS M3000HD 
> US Sales  East: Jimmy Moore  (http://JMoore6397@.../) 
> US Sales  West: Paul Cox  (http://pjc56@.../) 
> myspace.com/chloesmithmusic  
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> In a message dated 30/11/2010 14:09:08 GMT Standard Time,  
> charel196@... writes:
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> BTW- I  love the look & sound of Streetly's unit and have nothing against 
> it at  all, but I would never have one and move it around to live  gigs.
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Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-11-30 by tronbros

Charles,

I am rarely offended.  I am also rarely vociferous these days about anything or anyone on this list.  Just sometimes I get infuriated!

Best,

M 

mellotronics.co.uk



On 30 Nov 2010, at 18:14, "Charles" <charel196@yahoo.com> wrote:

> No offense meant at all,Martin

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-11-30 by lsf5275@aol.com

I would have no hesitation in taking mine to any live gig except that I  
refuse to let it get scratched and dented. If others wish to play or record 
it,  they come to me.
 
 
In a message dated 11/30/2010 12:17:42 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
tronbros@aol.com writes:

Jonsi of Sigur Ros has just done over 90 gigs worldwide with his M4000 in  
tow at every gig.  That's dedication.......and he loves  it.

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-11-30 by Mark Pring

Anybody know how much the M4000D costs?

--- On Wed, 1/12/10, lsf5275@aol.com <lsf5275@aol.com> wrote:
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To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
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I would have no hesitation in taking mine to any live gig except that I 
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In a message dated 11/30/2010 12:17:42 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, 
tronbros@aol.com writes:

  Jonsi of Sigur Ros has just done over 90 gigs worldwide with his M4000 in 
  tow at every gig.  That's dedication.......and he loves 
it.

Re: M4000 D

2010-11-30 by Charles

$1995 USD..extra for custom finishes (wood)

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Mark Pring <markpringnz@...> wrote:
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>   tow at every gig.  That's dedication.......and he loves 
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Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-11-30 by Mark Pring

Thanks Charles. I had just started to wonder about one, but that is too much for me, I'll keep up my internecine battles with #1565 for now.

Mark
--- On Wed, 1/12/10, Charles <charel196@yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Charles <charel196@yahoo.com>
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Received: Wednesday, 1 December, 2010, 10:56 AM







 



  


    
      
      
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> Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

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>   tow at every gig.  That's dedication.......and he loves 

> it.

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Re: M4000 D

2010-11-30 by Charles

That's the price listed on Big City Music site...Markus had told me 1800 dollars before so maybe the price went up or is more thru the distributor?

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Mark Pring <markpringnz@...> wrote:
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> --- On Wed, 1/12/10, Charles <charel196@...> wrote:
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Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-11-30 by lsf5275@aol.com

I imagine you can buy them directly from Markus.
 
 
In a message dated 11/30/2010 5:10:33 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
charel196@yahoo.com writes:

 
 
 
That's the price listed on Big City Music site...Markus had told me 1800  
dollars before so maybe the price went up or is more thru the  distributor?

--- In _newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com_ 
(mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com) ,  Mark Pring <markpringnz@...> wrote:
>
> Thanks Charles. I  had just started to wonder about one, but that is too 
much for me, I'll keep  up my internecine battles with #1565 for now.
> 
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>  --- On Wed, 1/12/10, Charles <charel196@...> wrote:
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> Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re:  M4000 D
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RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-12-01 by Gary Brumm

>>\u201cI doubt the m4000D will be a big seller , there are only a few eccentrics that would create a niche- I hope it doesn't pull Markus under.\u201d

Tom,

Marcus will probably sell more of the \u201cDs\u201d than the tape units. At under $2k there will probably be a bigger market than the small \u201cniche\u201d;

market of the tape based Mellotrons. I would be more worried about the tape units pulling him under. As to the \u201cfew eccentrics\u201d they are all here

on this list !! R30;.uh that\u2019s a complement guys J !!

Cheers All!! J

From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Tom Doncourt
Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 6:31 AM
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

I can see why Streetly is annoyed, and I don't really understand what advantage was gained by using that name. That being said...I think the M4000D is a very attractive machine- a wooden keyboard! I actually like the feel of a real mellotron and would be more comfortable playing something that approximated it and even resembled it . If I was going to do a small tour I would get one. I would certainly not use it in the studio though or consider it a replacement for a tape based unit. I doubt the m4000D will be a big seller , there are only a few eccentrics that would create a niche- I hope it doesn't pull Markus under.

On Nov 30, 2010, at 9:05 AM, Charles wrote:



The CD sample rate is lower. (I have it on my Emu E4K and it sounds great) Why buy an M4000D? Why buy a Memotron? For immediate access in a live rig to a dedicated instrument doing a retro job. Why buy a digital Hammond? Digital piano? Convenience.
I see the M4000D (and Memotron) as the next logical step of evolution of the Mellotron. Why is everyone so hung up on PLAYING BACK STRIPS OF TAPE? Yes it's cool..yes it was the starting point....but are people obsessing over the method and forgetting the reason for the sounds? The video demo of Markus' unit sounds great to me. I want one. I had an M400 for 25 years but have no desire to go back to that technology for moving around to live gigs. Loading tron banks into the E4K in a live show takes time (even if you have a bunch of sounds per bank)and the digital units provide immediate changes.

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Mark Pring <markpringnz@...> wrote:
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> Can't we all just get along ? I think a quick look at world history or even the mellotron lists, would suggest the answer is no.
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> Mark
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> --- On Tue, 30/11/10, Charles <charel196@...> wrote:
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> From: Charles <charel196@...>
> Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> Received: Tuesday, 30 November, 2010, 3:30 PM
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Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-12-01 by David Jacques

"Eccentrics"? My wife has a not so flattering term for us....

she calls us "Freaks"...

she may be right...


On Nov 30, 2010, at 5:43 PM, Gary Brumm wrote:
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>>“I doubt the m4000D will be a big seller , there are only a few eccentrics that would create a niche- I hope it doesn't pull Markus under.”

Tom,

Marcus will probably sell more of the “Ds” than the tape units. At under $2k there will probably be a bigger market than the small “niche”

market of the tape based Mellotrons. I would be more worried about the tape units pulling him under. As to the “few eccentrics” they are all here

on this list !! ….uh that’s a complement guys J !!

Cheers All!! J

RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-12-01 by Gary Brumm

Hi David!  .....I've been called both...probably rightly so.... :)
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From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Jacques
Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 6:50 PM
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D



"Eccentrics"?  My wife has a not so flattering term for us....

she calls us "Freaks"...

she may be right...


On Nov 30, 2010, at 5:43 PM, Gary Brumm wrote:




>>"I doubt the m4000D will be a big seller , there are only a few eccentrics that would create a niche- I hope it doesn't pull Markus under."

Tom,

Marcus will probably sell more of the "Ds" than the tape units. At under $2k there will probably be a bigger market than the small "niche"

market of the tape based Mellotrons.  I would be more worried about the tape units pulling him under.  As to the "few eccentrics" they are all here

on this list !!  ....uh that's a complement guys :) !!

Cheers All!! :)

Re: M4000 D

2010-12-01 by feline1973

Jonsi carries it out of the van onto the stage himself, does he?
Damn, those vikings are strong...

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, tronbros@... wrote:
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>
> Jonsi of Sigur Ros has just done over 90 gigs worldwide with his M4000 in  
> tow at every gig.  That's dedication.......and he loves it.
>  
> M
>  
> Streetly Electronics - All Things Mellotronic 
> www.mellotronics.co.uk
> NEW for iPad!
> MELLOTRONICS M3000HD 
> US Sales  East: Jimmy Moore  (http://JMoore6397@.../) 
> US Sales  West: Paul Cox  (http://pjc56@.../) 
> myspace.com/chloesmithmusic  
>

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-12-01 by Tony

Me too, and at the same time!
Woe is me, lol!
Tony
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----- Original Message -----
From: Gary Brumm
Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 10:00 PM
Subject: RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

Hi David! …..I’ve been called both…probably rightly so…. J

From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Jacques
Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 6:50 PM
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

"Eccentrics"? My wife has a not so flattering term for us....

she calls us "Freaks"...

she may be right...

On Nov 30, 2010, at 5:43 PM, Gary Brumm wrote:



>>“I doubt the m4000D will be a big seller , there are only a few eccentrics that would create a niche- I hope it doesn't pull Markus under.”

Tom,

Marcus will probably sell more of the “Ds” than the tape units. At under $2k there will probably be a bigger market than the small “niche”

market of the tape based Mellotrons. I would be more worried about the tape units pulling him under. As to the “few eccentrics” they are all here

on this list !! ….uh that’s a complement guys J !!

Cheers All!! J

RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-12-01 by Mark Wallis

There's a place for all these instruments, naturally. Once upon a time there was only one way to get Mellotron sounds. Now you can have them for the price of a couple of beers in downloaded form. So now they're everywhere. On your phone.. in your Strawberry Fields musical Beatlemas card..(maybe)

..but so are cars, yet people still build, restore and (presumably in quantities sufficient for survival) buy TVRs..

Markus's new instrument looks great, and anything done with love deserves to do well. My personal view is that calling it the M4000D certainly implies a 'product-range relationship' (for want of a less corporate-sounding term) with Streetly's M4000 and should have had a different designation. They aren't really competing products, people that really want a tape-replay instrument will buy them old and new, Memotrons seem to be doing OK and presumably Markus will sell a decent number of M4000Ds. I imagine that there'll be some sales clash between the last two.. which will be sad because someone has to lose out somewhere. But then.. Moog are doing OK, and Nord,and everybody else with any profile in the synth-making game.. so hopefully everybody gets their slice of the cake for a while yet.

If your band depends on Mellotrons but you really can't take it on the plane for whatever reason.. you'll want the next best thing. And if you're used to Mellotrons- the physical instrument- you'll want something that your fingers think IS one, rather than some sounds on a different keyboard.
so that's where the Memotron and M4000D come in.

so what does the word 'Mellotron' define?

Is it an electro-mechanical keyboard-controlled hand-crafted beautifully engineered multiple tape-replay instrument?
A set of sampled sounds identified by that name to musicians irrespective of the source of the sound?
A brand, a trademark?

All these things. Just as long as everybody knows what's what, as it were..

Love and Scones,

msw. Currently Very Very Cold Indeed!













To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
From: atm655@verizon.net
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 08:42:07 -0500
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D


Me too, and at the same time!
Woe is me, lol!
Tony
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----- Original Message -----
From: Gary Brumm
Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 10:00 PM
Subject: RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D


Hi David! …..I’ve been called both…probably rightly so…. J

From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David Jacques
Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 6:50 PM
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

"Eccentrics"? My wife has a not so flattering term for us....

she calls us "Freaks"...

she may be right...

On Nov 30, 2010, at 5:43 PM, Gary Brumm wrote:



>>“I doubt the m4000D will be a big seller , there are only a few eccentrics that would create a niche- I hope it doesn't pull Markus under.”

Tom,

Marcus will probably sell more of the “Ds” than the tape units. At under $2k there will probably be a bigger market than the small “niche”

market of the tape based Mellotrons. I would be more worried about the tape units pulling him under. As to the “few eccentrics” they are all here

on this list !! ….uh that’s a complement guys J !!

Cheers All!! J



Re: M4000 D

2010-12-01 by Charles

I got to wondering about any potential "tech issues" which might develop down the road with the digital unit. Since these are small run, hand made instruments and the only support is in Sweden, what happens in case of malfunctions...or what exactly COULD go wrong with these and how easily are they fixed by local repair places? What's the breakdown rate on Memotrons? (has anyone heard?) It's not like tape replay where you can change a single broken tape or blown capacitor. I imagine the whole thing is on a motherboard but what issues could potentially develop? How long will the ROM last? etc. etc. If I got one it's not
like I would want to ship it back and forth from Ohio to Sweden for repairs. I assume all parts are easily replaced locally (except the sounds).

RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-12-01 by John Wright

Hi Charles,
 
Good point.  I saw the display on the M4000D and wondered how robust the
unit will be.  I have a Roland Juno G where the LCD display has gone out
twice, after warranty of course.  About $200 to have repaired each time.


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	From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Charles
	Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2010 10:05 AM
	To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
	Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
	
	
	  

	I got to wondering about any potential "tech issues" which might
develop down the road with the digital unit. Since these are small run,
hand made instruments and the only support is in Sweden, what happens in
case of malfunctions...or what exactly COULD go wrong with these and how
easily are they fixed by local repair places? What's the breakdown rate
on Memotrons? (has anyone heard?) It's not like tape replay where you
can change a single broken tape or blown capacitor. I magine the whole
thing is on a motherboard but what issues could potentially develop? How
long will the ROM last? etc. etc. If I got one it's not like I would
want to ship it back and forth from Ohio to Sweden for repairs. I assume
all parts are easily replaced locally (except the sounds).

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-12-01 by Bruce Daily

Hi all-
  Yeah, I wonder who developed the circuits for the M4000-D?  I can't picture Markus engineering it entirely in-house.  Could it be a re-packaged trimmed-down Nord Wave?
 
   -Bruce D.


--- On Wed, 12/1/10, Charles <charel196@yahoo.com> wrote:
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From: Charles <charel196@yahoo.com>
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, December 1, 2010, 8:07 AM


  



I got to wondering about any potential "tech issues" which might develop down the road with the digital unit. Since these are small run, hand made instruments and the only support is in Sweden, what happens in case of malfunctions...or what exactly COULD go wrong with these and how easily are they fixed by local repair places? What's the breakdown rate on Memotrons? (has anyone heard?) It's not like tape replay where you can change a single broken tape or blown capacitor. I imagine the whole thing is on a motherboard but what issues could potentially develop? How long will the ROM last? etc. etc. If I got one it's not
like I would want to ship it back and forth from Ohio to Sweden for repairs. I assume all parts are easily replaced locally (except the sounds).

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-12-01 by Tom Doncourt

Don't think it has any relation to the "wave"- that has some sort of weird compression and the M4000D has none.
On Dec 1, 2010, at 12:21 PM, Bruce Daily wrote:

Hi all-
Yeah, I wonder who developed the circuits for the M4000-D? I can't picture Markus engineering it entirely in-house. Could it be a re-packaged trimmed-down Nord Wave?
-Bruce D.


--- On Wed, 12/1/10, Charles <charel196@yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Charles <charel196@yahoo.com>
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, December 1, 2010, 8:07 AM

I got to wondering about any potential "tech issues" which might develop down the road with the digital unit. Since these are small run, hand made instruments and the only support is in Sweden, what happens in case of malfunctions...or what exactly COULD go wrong with these and how easily are they fixed by local repair places? What's the breakdown rate on Memotrons? (has anyone heard?) It's not like tape replay where you can change a single broken tape or blown capacitor. I imagine the whole thing is on a motherboard but what issues could potentially develop? How long will the ROM last? etc. etc. If I got one it's not
like I would want to ship it back and forth from Ohio to Sweden for repairs. I assume all parts are easily replaced locally (except the sounds).



RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-12-01 by Gary Brumm

I really don't think you want to compare breakdowns and local repair availability to the tape machines.  Most digital
keyboards are extremely reliable and unless Marcus is using custom LSI chips the unit could probably be repaired by
any good tech especially if Marcus makes service documentation available.  This is one of the main reasons almost every
"Mellotron" band has gone digital long ago....even the big ones where cost is not a factor.  Of course time will tell as to
the reliability of the 4000D.......

From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Charles
Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2010 7:05 AM
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D



I got to wondering about any potential "tech issues" which might develop down the road with the digital unit. Since these are small run, hand made instruments and the only support is in Sweden, what happens in case of malfunctions...or what exactly COULD go wrong with these and how easily are they fixed by local repair places? What's the breakdown rate on Memotrons? (has anyone heard?) It's not like tape replay where you can change a single broken tape or blown capacitor. I magine the whole thing is on a motherboard but what issues could potentially develop? How long will the ROM last? etc. etc. If I got one it's not like I would want to ship it back and forth from Ohio to Sweden for repairs. I assume all parts are easily replaced locally (except the sounds).

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-12-02 by lsf5275@aol.com

He says he did, with an associate who he once named for me. According to  
Markus, Clavia has nothing to do with this project
 
 
In a message dated 12/1/2010 12:22:03 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
pocotron@yahoo.com writes:

I  can't picture Markus engineering it entirely in-house.  Could it be  a 
re-packaged trimmed-down Nord  Wave?

Re: M4000 D

2010-12-02 by Daniel

There is also a rackmount for $1000 USD.

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "Charles" <charel196@...> wrote:
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>
> $1995 USD..extra for custom finishes (wood)
> 
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Mark Pring <markpringnz@> wrote:
> >
> > Anybody know how much the M4000D costs?
> > 
> > --- On Wed, 1/12/10, lsf5275@ <lsf5275@> wrote:
> > 
> > From: lsf5275@ <lsf5275@>
> > Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> > To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> > Received: Wednesday, 1 December, 2010, 9:58 AM
> > 
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> > refuse to let it get scratched and dented. If others wish to play or record it, 
> > they come to me.
> > Â 
> > 
> > In a message dated 11/30/2010 12:17:42 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, 
> > tronbros@ writes:
> > 
> >   Jonsi of Sigur Ros has just done over 90 gigs worldwide with his M4000 in 
> >   tow at every gig.  That's dedication.......and he loves 
> > it.
> >
>

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-12-02 by Mark Pring

I might be tempted.

--- On Fri, 3/12/10, Daniel <dan_miso@yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Daniel <dan_miso@yahoo.com>
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Received: Friday, 3 December, 2010, 9:11 AM







 



  


    
      
      
      There is also a rackmount for $1000 USD.



--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "Charles" <charel196@...> wrote:
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>

> $1995 USD..extra for custom finishes (wood)

> 

> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Mark Pring <markpringnz@> wrote:

> >

> > Anybody know how much the M4000D costs?

> > 

> > --- On Wed, 1/12/10, lsf5275@ <lsf5275@> wrote:

> > 

> > From: lsf5275@ <lsf5275@>

> > Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

> > To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com

> > Received: Wednesday, 1 December, 2010, 9:58 AM

> > 

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> > they come to me.

> > Â 

> > 

> > In a message dated 11/30/2010 12:17:42 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, 

> > tronbros@ writes:

> > 

> >   Jonsi of Sigur Ros has just done over 90 gigs worldwide with his M4000 in 

> >   tow at every gig.  That's dedication.......and he loves 

> > it.

> >

>

RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2010-12-03 by Gary Brumm

Charles,

Where did you find the info on the rackmount? I searched but didn\u2019t see it.

Thanks,

Gary

From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Daniel
Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 12:11 PM
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

There is also a rackmount for $1000 USD.

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, ";Charles" <charel196@...> wrote:
>
> $1995 USD..extra for custom finishes (wood)
>
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Mark Pring wrote:
> >
> > Anybody know how much the M4000D costs?
> >;
> > --- On Wed, 1/12/10, lsf5275@ wrote:
> >
> > From: lsf5275@
> > Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> > To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> > Received: Wednesday, 1 December, 2010, 9:58 AM
> >
> >
> >
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> >
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> > I would have no hesitation in taking mine to any live gig except that I
> > refuse to let it get scratched and dented. If others wish to play or record it,
> > they come to me.
> > Â
> >
> > In a message dated 11/30/2010 12:17:42 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> > tronbros@ writes:
> >
> > Jonsi of Sigur Ros has just done over 90 gigs worldwide with his M4000 in
> > tow at every gig. That's dedication.......and he loves
> > it.
> >
>

Re: M4000 D rackmount

2010-12-03 by Daniel

It is right on the Mellotron home page...

*We are also working on a rack version of the digital Mellotron, scheduled release winter 2010.*

Best, Dan



--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Gary Brumm <gabru@...> wrote:
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>
> Charles,
> 
> Where did you find the info on the rackmount?  I searched but didn't see it.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Gary
> 
> 
> From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Daniel
> Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 12:11 PM
> To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> 
> 
> 
> There is also a rackmount for $1000 USD.
> 
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com<mailto:newmellotrongroup%40yahoogroups.com>, "Charles" <charel196@<mailto:charel196@>> wrote:
> >
> > $1995 USD..extra for custom finishes (wood)
> >
> > --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com<mailto:newmellotrongroup%40yahoogroups.com>, Mark Pring <markpringnz@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Anybody know how much the M4000D costs?
> > >
> > > --- On Wed, 1/12/10, lsf5275@ <lsf5275@> wrote:
> > >
> > > From: lsf5275@ <lsf5275@>
> > > Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> > > To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com<mailto:newmellotrongroup%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > Received: Wednesday, 1 December, 2010, 9:58 AM
> > >
> > >
> > >
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> > >
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> > >
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> > > I would have no hesitation in taking mine to any live gig except that I
> > > refuse to let it get scratched and dented. If others wish to play or record it,
> > > they come to me.
> > > Â
> > >
> > > In a message dated 11/30/2010 12:17:42 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> > > tronbros@ writes:
> > >
> > > Jonsi of Sigur Ros has just done over 90 gigs worldwide with his M4000 in
> > > tow at every gig.  That's dedication.......and he loves
> > > it.
> > >
> >
>

RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D rackmount

2010-12-03 by Gary Brumm

I saw that but no details or price\u2026\u2026.

From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Daniel
Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 11:06 AM
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D rackmount

It is right on the Mellotron home page...

*We are also working on a rack version of the digital Mellotron, scheduled release winter 2010.*

Best, Dan

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Gary Brumm <gabru@...> wrote:
>;
> Charles,
>
> Where did you find the info on the rackmount? I searched but didn't see it.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Gary
>
>
> From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Daniel
> Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 12:11 PM
> To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
>
>
>
> There is also a rackmount for $1000 USD.
>
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "Charles" > wrote:
> >
> > $1995 USD..extra for custom finishes (wood)
> >
> > --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com<;mailto:newmellotrongroup%40yahoogroups.com>, Mark Pring wrote:
> > >
> > > Anybody know how much the M4000D costs?
> > >
> > > --- On Wed, 1/12/10, lsf5275@ wrote:
> > >
> > > From: lsf5275@
> > > Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> > > To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> > > Received: Wednesday, 1 December, 2010, 9:58 AM
> > >
> > >
> > >
>; > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Â
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >; >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > I would have no hesitation in taking mine to any live gig except that I
> > > refuse to let it get scratched and dented. If others wish to play or record it,
> > > they come to me.
> > > Â
> > >
> > > In a message dated 11/30/2010 12:17:42 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> > > tronbros@ writes:
> > >
> > > Jonsi of Sigur Ros has just done over 90 gigs worldwide with his M4000 in
> > > tow at every gig. That's dedication.......and he loves
> > > it.
> > >
> >
>

Re: M4000 D rackmount

2010-12-03 by Daniel

The price (ca. USD $1000) was within an e-mail from Markus. Production delays occurred and last I heard (summer) he aimed for a December release of the rackmount. Same sounds as the wooden one.

Dan

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Gary Brumm <gabru@...> wrote:
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>
> I saw that but no details or price.......
> 
> From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Daniel
> Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 11:06 AM
> To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D rackmount
> 
> 
> 
> It is right on the Mellotron home page...
> 
> *We are also working on a rack version of the digital Mellotron, scheduled release winter 2010.*
> 
> Best, Dan
> 
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com<mailto:newmellotrongroup%40yahoogroups.com>, Gary Brumm <gabru@<mailto:gabru@>> wrote:
> >
> > Charles,
> >
> > Where did you find the info on the rackmount? I searched but didn't see it.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Gary
> >
> >
> > From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com<mailto:newmellotrongroup%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com<mailto:newmellotrongroup%40yahoogroups.com>] On Behalf Of Daniel
> > Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 12:11 PM
> > To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com<mailto:newmellotrongroup%40yahoogroups.com>
> > Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> >
> >
> >
> > There is also a rackmount for $1000 USD.
> >
> > --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com<mailto:newmellotrongroup%40yahoogroups.com><mailto:newmellotrongroup%40yahoogroups.com>, "Charles" <charel196@<mailto:charel196@>> wrote:
> > >
> > > $1995 USD..extra for custom finishes (wood)
> > >
> > > --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com<mailto:newmellotrongroup%40yahoogroups.com><mailto:newmellotrongroup%40yahoogroups.com>, Mark Pring <markpringnz@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Anybody know how much the M4000D costs?
> > > >
> > > > --- On Wed, 1/12/10, lsf5275@ <lsf5275@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > From: lsf5275@ <lsf5275@>
> > > > Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> > > > To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com<mailto:newmellotrongroup%40yahoogroups.com><mailto:newmellotrongroup%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > > Received: Wednesday, 1 December, 2010, 9:58 AM
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Â
> > > >
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> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I would have no hesitation in taking mine to any live gig except that I
> > > > refuse to let it get scratched and dented. If others wish to play or record it,
> > > > they come to me.
> > > > Â
> > > >
> > > > In a message dated 11/30/2010 12:17:42 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> > > > tronbros@ writes:
> > > >
> > > > Jonsi of Sigur Ros has just done over 90 gigs worldwide with his M4000 in
> > > > tow at every gig. That's dedication.......and he loves
> > > > it.
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D rackmount

2010-12-03 by Mark Pring

And after that they did this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISdFAIUM12M

--- On Sat, 4/12/10, Daniel <dan_miso@yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Daniel <dan_miso@yahoo.com>
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D rackmount
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Received: Saturday, 4 December, 2010, 8:06 AM







 



  


    
      
      
      It is right on the Mellotron home page...



*We are also working on a rack version of the digital Mellotron, scheduled release winter 2010.*



Best, Dan



--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Gary Brumm <gabru@...> wrote:
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>

> Charles,

> 

> Where did you find the info on the rackmount?  I searched but didn't see it.

> 

> Thanks,

> 

> Gary

> 

> 

> From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Daniel

> Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 12:11 PM

> To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com

> Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

> 

> 

> 

> There is also a rackmount for $1000 USD.

> 

> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com<mailto:newmellotrongroup%40yahoogroups.com>, "Charles" <charel196@<mailto:charel196@>> wrote:

> >

> > $1995 USD..extra for custom finishes (wood)

> >

> > --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com<mailto:newmellotrongroup%40yahoogroups.com>, Mark Pring <markpringnz@> wrote:

> > >

> > > Anybody know how much the M4000D costs?

> > >

> > > --- On Wed, 1/12/10, lsf5275@ <lsf5275@> wrote:

> > >

> > > From: lsf5275@ <lsf5275@>

> > > Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

> > > To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com<mailto:newmellotrongroup%40yahoogroups.com>

> > > Received: Wednesday, 1 December, 2010, 9:58 AM

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > Â

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > > I would have no hesitation in taking mine to any live gig except that I

> > > refuse to let it get scratched and dented. If others wish to play or record it,

> > > they come to me.

> > > Â

> > >

> > > In a message dated 11/30/2010 12:17:42 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

> > > tronbros@ writes:

> > >

> > > Jonsi of Sigur Ros has just done over 90 gigs worldwide with his M4000 in

> > > tow at every gig.  That's dedication.......and he loves

> > > it.

> > >

> >

>

Re: M4000 D rackmount

2010-12-03 by markpringnz

replied to wrong email, this was about the mouse eaten mellotron.

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Mark Pring <markpringnz@...> wrote:
Show quoted textHide quoted text
>
> And after that they did this:
> 
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISdFAIUM12M
> 
> --- On Sat, 4/12/10, Daniel <dan_miso@...> wrote:
> 
> From: Daniel <dan_miso@...>
> Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D rackmount
> To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> Received: Saturday, 4 December, 2010, 8:06 AM
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Â 
> 
> 
> 
>   
> 
> 
>     
>       
>       
>       It is right on the Mellotron home page...
> 
> 
> 
> *We are also working on a rack version of the digital Mellotron, scheduled release winter 2010.*
> 
> 
> 
> Best, Dan
> 
> 
> 
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Gary Brumm <gabru@> wrote:
> 
> >
> 
> > Charles,
> 
> > 
> 
> > Where did you find the info on the rackmount?  I searched but didn't see it.
> 
> > 
> 
> > Thanks,
> 
> > 
> 
> > Gary
> 
> > 
> 
> > 
> 
> > From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Daniel
> 
> > Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 12:11 PM
> 
> > To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> 
> > Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> 
> > 
> 
> > 
> 
> > 
> 
> > There is also a rackmount for $1000 USD.
> 
> > 
> 
> > --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com<mailto:newmellotrongroup%40yahoogroups.com>, "Charles" <charel196@<mailto:charel196@>> wrote:
> 
> > >
> 
> > > $1995 USD..extra for custom finishes (wood)
> 
> > >
> 
> > > --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com<mailto:newmellotrongroup%40yahoogroups.com>, Mark Pring <markpringnz@> wrote:
> 
> > > >
> 
> > > > Anybody know how much the M4000D costs?
> 
> > > >
> 
> > > > --- On Wed, 1/12/10, lsf5275@ <lsf5275@> wrote:
> 
> > > >
> 
> > > > From: lsf5275@ <lsf5275@>
> 
> > > > Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> 
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Re: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D

2011-09-01 by Andy kinch

Yes. 
 
I have a need for a machine to take to the studio for the new album. The Memotron I had didn't have the quality I was looking for.
 
Took delivery 2 days ago.
 
Andy K
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To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
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I hadn't seen this before, I think I can just tell the difference between the M4000D and the Mark VI. I don't suppose anybody on the list has been tempted?




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYKe7a7lc-E&feature=related


Mark

RE: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D

2011-09-01 by Mark Wallis

'a working version'... bloody hell.. I know this is old hat but there's no need for that really. As with the bit about having the only genuine masters. Can't We All Just Get Along? etc...

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Yes.
I have a need for a machine to take to the studio for the new album. The Memotron I had didn't have the quality I was looking for.
Took delivery 2 days ago.
Andy K






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To: newmellotrongroup
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Subject: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D

I hadn't seen this before, I think I can just tell the difference between the M4000D and the Mark VI. I don't suppose anybody on the list has been tempted?



Mark

Re: M4000 D

2011-09-01 by ClayE

I am sure that Markus is a skilled technician.  As a spokesperson, he can be irritating.  When promoting a product, it's never a good idea to slag another product.  It's in the Marketing 101 course, right after the section about coming up with a unique name for your product.  (Bwaahhaaahaaa!)

Clay


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Re: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D

2011-09-01 by fdoddy@aol.com

Wow!  I could hear the difference immediately!  The MKVI sounds clearly superior.  I think Marcus sounds a bit arrogant in his preamble.  Notice his eyes shifting when he makes his ludicrous statements? 

just my humble 2 cents (taking devaluation into consideration)

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I hadn't seen this before, I think I can just tell the difference between the M4000D and the Mark VI. I don't suppose anybody on the list has been tempted?




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYKe7a7lc-E&feature=related


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To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
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I hadn't seen this before, I think I can just tell the difference between the M4000D and the Mark VI. I don't suppose anybody on the list has been tempted?




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYKe7a7lc-E&feature=related


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Re: M4000 D

2011-09-01 by tron400

I never new that the MkVI is a "working version" of an M400. Very interesting.

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RE: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D

2011-09-01 by Gary Brumm

In a live or studio mix you would never hear the difference especially after the reverb and
other processing that is commonly used on Mellotron tracks.  It will almost certainly out
sell the tape machines but most on this list will hate it no matter what it sounds like.
Fire away.... :)
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Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:56 PM
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D


I hadn't seen this before, I think I can just tell the difference between the M4000D and the Mark VI. I don't suppose anybody on the list has been tempted?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYKe7a7lc-E&feature=related

Mark

Re: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D

2011-09-01 by john barrick

How does yours sound, Gary?

On Thu, Sep 1, 2011 at 11:13 AM, Gary Brumm <gabru@comsec.net> wrote:

In a live or studio mix you would never hear the difference especially after the reverb and

other processing that is commonly used on Mellotron tracks. It will almost certainly out

sell the tape machines but most on this list will hate it no matter what it sounds like.

Fire away…. J


--
john barrick

*Leo got it right the first time*
*then he added a second pickup and got it righter*

Re: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D

2011-09-01 by Andy kinch

OK. But how does it really sound?

Well, if we are comparing a well engineered and adjusted M400 (which I'm lucky enough to own thanks to John and Martin) with Markus' digital equivalent, guess what? the tape based machine wins, no question in my book. The overall sound of the 400 has far more "grunt" than its digital cousin.
BUT. I love my m400 so much I don't want to have to move it... ever! (that is until I eventually move house, whenever that will be). Even if I wanted to move it now, I can't ,due to where it is and the fact I would be trying to shift it on my own, with my dodgy back and all!
The fact is, and it's no use denying it. Markus has done a terrific job of building his creation. The attention to detail and sheer quality of the workmanship is of a very high standard.
OK, so people say why not just use computer software to create the sound? After all that's surely what the instrument is anyway. True, but I think our love affair with the tron has always be more than just the "sound". Like me, I bet most of us here would go down to the front of the stage at concerts just to see what this curious white box was. I have to say I'm blown away with the look of the Digital Mellotron (or whatever label you want to give it).
Also, it gives me instant access to 100 Mellotron M1/Mk2/300/400/Chamberlain sounds. Any 2 can be stored together and mixed accordingly. I can have one sound either side of the stereo mix. I can move the attack of the start of the sound backwards and forwards in relation to the "virtual" head. I can control how fast the "tape" returns, so if you take your finger off while holding a chord, if you put it straight back on again the note starts midway along the "tape" instead of going back to the beginning. And of course the samples are full bandwidth 24 bit uncompressed, unlike the Memotron which was very compressed to these ears. No looping by the way!
I was lucky enough to sell my Memotron just in time to transfer what I received for that accross to Markus who wanted payment in full straight away. Thankfully, he honoured the original price, rather  than coming back to me for more cash as the price has gone up recently. Needless to say I've had to wait a very long time for him to develop the 100 sounds, which IMO was well worth the wait.
In an ideal world, I would have had the space and the cash to buy an M4000 from John and Martin, but I would still have had the transportation problem.
The only issues I have with Markus, are mainly concerned with the name. Even when I ordered it and discussed the order with him, I always referred to it as a Digital Mellotron, even here I refuse to call it an M4000D or whatever it's called.
I struggled long and hard over whether the decision to buy it was the right one, just in case I upset anyone on this list. But I'm pleased I bought it. It fulfils a specific requirement I have.
What I have for the (at the time) reasonable price I paid was very good value, and if anyone has a problem with that, they should get over it!
I still love my 400 to bits. I  just want to keep it that way.
Thanks for listening.

Andy K
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In a live or studio mix you would never hear the difference especially after the reverb and 
other processing that is commonly used on Mellotron tracks.  It will almost certainly out 
sell the tape machines but most on this list will hate it no matter what it sounds like.  
Fire away…. J
 

From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of mellotronmadness
Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:56 PM
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
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I hadn't seen this before, I think I can just tell the difference between the M4000D and the Mark VI. I don't suppose anybody on the list has been tempted?

 

 

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Mark

Re: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D

2011-09-01 by lsf5275@aol.com

I won't. It's the best of the lot. I'd love to have one just to have. It's  
not a Mellotron, but it has cool sounds in it, and lots of them. It has  
Mellotron sounds and Chamberlin sounds. It had friendly software  and it does 
cool stuff. It isn't a Mellotron but it does as good an imitation of  one as 
you're likely to find anywhere.
 
If you have both you're all the better for it. I was thinking of buying one 
 and sometime soon I might. I am fortunate because I have a real M4000 
Mellotron  and I love playing it and having others play and record it. I also 
have  acquired a real Chamberlin M1.
 
Frank
 
 
In a message dated 9/1/2011 12:13:33 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
gabru@comsec.net writes:

 
 
 
 
In a live or  studio mix you would never hear the difference especially 
after the reverb and   
other  processing that is commonly used on Mellotron tracks.  It will 
almost  certainly out  
sell the tape  machines but most on this list will hate it no matter what 
it sounds  like.   
Fire away….  J 
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[mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com]  On Behalf Of mellotronmadness
Sent: Wednesday, August 31,  2011 8:56 PM
To:  newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] M4000  D

 
 
 
 
I hadn't seen this before, I think I can just tell the  difference between 
the M4000D and the Mark VI. I don't suppose anybody on the  list has been 
tempted?
 

 

 
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(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYKe7a7lc-E&feature=related) <  /div>  
 

 
Mark

Re: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D

2011-09-01 by lsf5275@aol.com

Good for you Andy. I agree It's a pretty cool machine and you are fortunate 
 to have both.
 
Frank
 
 
In a message dated 9/1/2011 1:34:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
kinchmusic@aol.com writes:

 
 
 
OK. But how does it really sound?
 
Well, if we are comparing a well engineered and adjusted M400 (which I'm  
lucky enough to own thanks to John and Martin) with Markus' digital  
equivalent, guess what? the tape based machine wins, no question in my book.  The 
overall sound of the 400 has far more "grunt" than its digital  cousin.
BUT. I love my m400 so much I don't want to have to move it... ever!  (that 
is until I eventually move house, whenever that will be). Even if I  wanted 
to move it now, I can't ,due to where it is and the fact I would  be trying 
to shift it on my own, with my dodgy back and all!
The fact is, and it's no use denying it. Markus has done a terrific job  of 
building his creation. The attention to detail and sheer quality of the  
workmanship is of a very high standard.
OK, so people say why not just use computer software to create the sound?  
After all that's surely what the instrument is anyway. True, but I think our 
 love affair with the tron has always be more than just the "sound". Like 
me, I  bet most of us here would go down to the front of the stage at 
concerts just  to see what this curious white box was. I have to say I'm blown away 
with the  look of the Digital Mellotron (or whatever label you want to give 
it).
Also, it gives me instant access to 100 Mellotron  
M1/Mk2/300/400/Chamberlain sounds. Any 2 can be stored together and mixed  accordingly. I can have 
one sound either side of the stereo mix. I can move  the attack of the start 
of the sound backwards and forwards in relation to the  "virtual" head. I 
can control how fast the "tape" returns, so if you take your  finger off while 
holding a chord, if you put it straight back on again the  note starts 
midway along the "tape" instead of going back to the  beginning. And of course 
the samples are full bandwidth 24 bit uncompressed,  unlike the Memotron 
which was very compressed to these ears. No looping by the  way!
I was lucky enough to sell my Memotron just in time to transfer what I  
received for that accross to Markus who wanted payment in full straight away.  
Thankfully, he honoured the original price, rather  than coming back to  me 
for more cash as the price has gone up recently. Needless to say I've had  
to wait a very long time for him to develop the 100 sounds, which IMO was 
well  worth the wait.
In an ideal world, I would have had the space and the cash to buy an  M4000 
from John and Martin, but I would still have had the transportation  
problem.
The only issues I have with Markus, are mainly concerned with the  name. 
Even when I ordered it and discussed the order with him, I always  referred to 
it as a Digital Mellotron, even here I refuse to call it an M4000D  or 
whatever it's called.
I struggled long and hard over whether the decision to buy it was  the 
right one, just in case I upset anyone on this list. But I'm pleased I  bought 
it. It fulfils a specific requirement I have.
What I have for the (at the time) reasonable price I paid was very good  
value, and if anyone has a problem with that, they should get over it!
I still love my 400 to bits. I  just want to keep it that way.
Thanks for listening.
 
Andy K





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Sent: Thu, 1  Sep 2011 17:13
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In a live  or studio mix you would never hear the difference especially 
after the reverb  and 
other  processing that is commonly used on Mellotron tracks.  It will 
almost  certainly out 
sell the  tape machines but most on this list will hate it no matter what 
it sounds  like.  
Fire away….  J
 
 
 
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(mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com?) ]  On Behalf Of mellotronmadness
Sent: Wednesday, August 31,  2011 8:56 PM
To: _newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com_ 
(mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com) 
Subject:  [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D


 

 
 
 
 
I hadn't seen this before, I think I can just tell the  difference between 
the M4000D and the Mark VI. I don't suppose anybody on the  list has been 
tempted?

 


 


 
_http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYKe7a7lc-E&feature=related_ 
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYKe7a7lc-E&feature=related) 
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Mark

Re: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D

2011-09-01 by Hessel Herder

Can you tell more about the M1 Frank?
Is it the ebay one demonstrated by that lady with 
the hairy arms? 



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> I won't. It's the best of the lot. I'd love to have one just to have. It's not a Mellotron, but it has cool sounds in it, and lots of them. It has Mellotron sounds and Chamberlin sounds. It had friendly software and it does cool stuff. It isn't a Mellotron but it does as good an imitation of one as you're likely to find anywhere.
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> Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:56 PM
> To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
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Re: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D

2011-09-01 by lsf5275@aol.com

No.
 
 
In a message dated 9/1/2011 2:05:56 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
hessel@soundscape-worldwide.com writes:

 
 
 
Can you tell more about the M1 Frank?
Is it the ebay one demonstrated by that lady with 
the hairy arms? 




Op 1 sep. 2011 om 19:35 heeft _lsf5275@aol.com_ (mailto:lsf5275@aol.com)  
het volgende  geschreven:





 
I won't. It's the best of the lot. I'd love to have one just to have.  It's 
not a Mellotron, but it has cool sounds in it, and lots of them. It has  
Mellotron sounds and Chamberlin sounds. It had friendly  software and it does 
cool stuff. It isn't a Mellotron but it does as good an  imitation of one as 
you're likely to find anywhere.
 
If you have both you're all the better for it. I was thinking of buying  
one and sometime soon I might. I am fortunate because I have a real M4000  
Mellotron and I love playing it and having others play and record it. I  also 
have acquired a real Chamberlin M1.
 
Frank
 
 
In a message dated 9/1/2011 12:13:33 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
_gabru@comsec.net_ (mailto:gabru@comsec.net)  writes:

 
 
In a live  or studio mix you would never hear the difference especially 
after the  reverb and  
other  processing that is commonly used on Mellotron tracks.  It will 
almost  certainly out  
sell the  tape machines but most on this list will hate it no matter what 
it sounds  like.   
Fire  away…. J 
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From: _newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com_ 
(mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com)   [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of  
mellotronmadness
Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:56  PM
To: _newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com_ 
(mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com) 
Subject:  [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D

 
 
 
 
I hadn't seen this before, I think I can just tell the  difference between 
the M4000D and the Mark VI. I don't suppose anybody on  the list has been 
tempted?
 

 

 
_http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYKe7a7lc-E&feature=related_ 
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYKe7a7lc-E&feature=related) <  /div>  
 

 
Mark

Re: M4000 D

2011-09-01 by mellotronmadness

Thanks Andy.

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Andy kinch <kinchmusic@...> wrote:
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> OK. But how does it really sound?
> 
> Well, if we are comparing a well engineered and adjusted M400 (which I'm lucky enough to own thanks to John and Martin) with Markus' digital equivalent, guess what? the tape based machine wins, no question in my book. The overall sound of the 400 has far more "grunt" than its digital cousin.
> BUT. I love my m400 so much I don't want to have to move it... ever! (that is until I eventually move house, whenever that will be). Even if I wanted to move it now, I can't ,due to where it is and the fact I would be trying to shift it on my own, with my dodgy back and all!
> The fact is, and it's no use denying it. Markus has done a terrific job of building his creation. The attention to detail and sheer quality of the workmanship is of a very high standard.
> OK, so people say why not just use computer software to create the sound? After all that's surely what the instrument is anyway. True, but I think our love affair with the tron has always be more than just the "sound". Like me, I bet most of us here would go down to the front of the stage at concerts just to see what this curious white box was. I have to say I'm blown away with the look of the Digital Mellotron (or whatever label you want to give it).
> Also, it gives me instant access to 100 Mellotron M1/Mk2/300/400/Chamberlain sounds. Any 2 can be stored together and mixed accordingly. I can have one sound either side of the stereo mix. I can move the attack of the start of the sound backwards and forwards in relation to the "virtual" head. I can control how fast the "tape" returns, so if you take your finger off while holding a chord, if you put it straight back on again the note starts midway along the "tape" instead of going back to the beginning. And of course the samples are full bandwidth 24 bit uncompressed, unlike the Memotron which was very compressed to these ears. No looping by the way!
> I was lucky enough to sell my Memotron just in time to transfer what I received for that accross to Markus who wanted payment in full straight away. Thankfully, he honoured the original price, rather  than coming back to me for more cash as the price has gone up recently. Needless to say I've had to wait a very long time for him to develop the 100 sounds, which IMO was well worth the wait.
> In an ideal world, I would have had the space and the cash to buy an M4000 from John and Martin, but I would still have had the transportation problem.
> The only issues I have with Markus, are mainly concerned with the name. Even when I ordered it and discussed the order with him, I always referred to it as a Digital Mellotron, even here I refuse to call it an M4000D or whatever it's called.
> I struggled long and hard over whether the decision to buy it was the right one, just in case I upset anyone on this list. But I'm pleased I bought it. It fulfils a specific requirement I have.
> What I have for the (at the time) reasonable price I paid was very good value, and if anyone has a problem with that, they should get over it!
> I still love my 400 to bits. I  just want to keep it that way.
> Thanks for listening.
> 
> Andy K
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gary Brumm <gabru@...>
> To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Thu, 1 Sep 2011 17:13
> Subject: RE: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D
> 
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>  
> 
> 
> 
> In a live or studio mix you would never hear the difference especially after the reverb and 
> other processing that is commonly used on Mellotron tracks.  It will almost certainly out 
> sell the tape machines but most on this list will hate it no matter what it sounds like.  
> Fire away…. J
>  
> 
> From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of mellotronmadness
> Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:56 PM
> To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D
> 
>  
>   
> 
> 
> I hadn't seen this before, I think I can just tell the difference between the M4000D and the Mark VI. I don't suppose anybody on the list has been tempted?
> 
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> 
>  
> 
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYKe7a7lc-E&feature=related
> < /div>
>  
> 
> Mark
>

Re: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D

2011-09-01 by fdoddy@aol.com

Here's my volley back..

Rarely do I use ANY processing on my tron with the exception of EQ and compression, so I am uncommon that way. No verb, no delay etc.  Once I rebuild my 122 I'll dump it through that and the nice hot output of the tron will overdrive the Leslie nicely.

Hate is such an ugly word.  It may sound very near to a tron, but it most certainly will not feel like one...ever. For me, part of the process of making music is the process of playing music.  Playing, playing, playing!!!


fritz
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From: Gary Brumm <gabru@comsec.net>
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Sent: Thu, Sep 1, 2011 12:13 pm
Subject: RE: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D


  
    
                  

In a live or studio mix you would never hear the difference especially after the reverb and 
other processing that is commonly used on Mellotron tracks.  It will almost certainly out 
sell the tape machines but most on this list will hate it no matter what it sounds like.  
Fire away…. J
 

From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of mellotronmadness
Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:56 PM
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D

 
  


I hadn't seen this before, I think I can just tell the difference between the M4000D and the Mark VI. I don't suppose anybody on the list has been tempted?

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYKe7a7lc-E&feature=related
< /div>
 

Mark

RE: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D

2011-09-01 by Gary Brumm

The last time I recorded with a Mellotron (70's) it sounded fine.  Back then they were borrowed or rented since
(to address your jab :)) I don't own one.  Now that may not allow me to have an opinion on this group but
I have recorded groups with Mellotron and samples and I spent copious amounts of time listening to Genesis,
King Crimson, etc. recorded and live.....and I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night! (US commercial for those abroad).
Seriously , I have run them through guitar amps, reverb, and whatever to get the sound I wanted like the albums
I listened to.  Sorry if my ears aren't as Mellotron astute as some here but I wasn't trying to put down the tape machines
in any way....I think you know that.....actually I was expecting that response from Frank! :)
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From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of john barrick
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 10:00 AM
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D



How does yours sound, Gary?
On Thu, Sep 1, 2011 at 11:13 AM, Gary Brumm <gabru@comsec.net<mailto:gabru@comsec.net>> wrote:

In a live or studio mix you would never hear the difference especially after the reverb and
other processing that is commonly used on Mellotron tracks.  It will almost certainly out
sell the tape machines but most on this list will hate it no matter what it sounds like.
Fire away.... :)


--
john barrick

*Leo got it right the first time*
*then he added a second pickup and got it righter*

Re: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D

2011-09-01 by lsf5275@aol.com

Why from me? I love the real ones, but I'd take a fake one too.
 
Frank
 
 
In a message dated 9/1/2011 6:41:21 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
gabru@comsec.net writes:

 
 
 
 
The last time  I recorded with a Mellotron (70’s) it sounded fine.  Back 
then they were  borrowed or rented since  
(to address  your jab J) I don’t own one.  Now that may  not allow me to 
have an opinion on this group but  
I have  recorded groups with Mellotron and samples and I spent copious 
amounts of time  listening to Genesis,  
King Crimson,  etc. recorded and live…..and I did stay at a Holiday Inn 
last night! (US  commercial for those abroad).   
Seriously , I have run them through  guitar amps, reverb, and whatever to 
get the sound I wanted like the albums   
I listened  to.  Sorry if my ears aren’t as Mellotron astute as some here 
but I  wasn’t trying to put down the tape machines  
in any way….I  think you know that…..actually I was expecting that 
response from Frank!  J 
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From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com  
[mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of john  barrick
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 10:00 AM
To:  newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup]  M4000 D

 
 
 
How does yours sound, Gary? 
 
On Thu, Sep 1, 2011 at 11:13 AM, Gary Brumm <_gabru@comsec.net_ 
(mailto:gabru@comsec.net) > wrote: 
 
 
 
 
 
In  a live or studio mix you would never hear the difference especially 
after the  reverb and  
other processing that is commonly used  on Mellotron tracks.  It will 
almost certainly out  
sell the tape machines but most on  this list will hate it no matter what 
it sounds like.   
Fire away…. J 
 
 








--  
 
john  barrick
 

 
*Leo got it right the first  time*
 
*then he added a second  pickup and got it righter*

RE: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D

2011-09-01 by Gary Brumm

Just messing with you Frank….you made that comment about “how’s your Mellotron doing” before….

…..it’s ok I had it coming J

g

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From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of lsf5275@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 3:57 PM
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D

Why from me? I love the real ones, but I'd take a fake one too.

Frank

In a message dated 9/1/2011 6:41:21 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, gabru@comsec.net writes:

The last time I recorded with a Mellotron (70’s) it sounded fine. Back then they were borrowed or rented since

(to address your jab J) I don’t own one. Now that may not allow me to have an opinion on this group but

I have recorded groups with Mellotron and samples and I spent copious amounts of time listening to Genesis,

King Crimson, etc. recorded and live…..and I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night! (US commercial for those abroad).

Seriously , I have run them through guitar amps, reverb, and whatever to get the sound I wanted like the albums

I listened to. Sorry if my ears aren’t as Mellotron astute as some here but I wasn’t trying to put down the tape machines

in any way….I think you know that…..actually I was expecting that response from Frank! J

From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of john barrick
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 10:00 AM
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D

How does yours sound, Gary?

On Thu, Sep 1, 2011 at 11:13 AM, Gary Brumm <gabru@comsec.net> wrote:

In a live or studio mix you would never hear the difference especially after the reverb and

other processing that is commonly used on Mellotron tracks. It will almost certainly out

sell the tape machines but most on this list will hate it no matter what it sounds like.

Fire away…. J

--

john barrick

*Leo got it right the first time*

*then he added a second pickup and got it righter*

Re: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D

2011-09-02 by lsf5275@aol.com

Gary... Always remember the two requirements to be in this group. Thin  
skull & thick skin. You may mess with me to your hearts content. I can dish  it 
out and I can take it. Mel, on the other hand, is thick skulled and thin  
skinned and he sometimes reads my email. He's also often drunk and somewhat  
stupid. So if he comes after you, don't take it hard. All he can do is make 
a  lot of noise.
 
Frankl
 
 
In a message dated 9/1/2011 7:02:53 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
gabru@comsec.net writes:

 
 
 
 
Just messing  with you Frank….you made that comment about “how’s your 
Mellotron doing”  before…. 
…..it’s ok I  had it coming J 
g 
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From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com  
[mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of  lsf5275@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 3:57  PM
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re:  [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D

 
 
 
 
Why from me? I  love the real ones, but I'd take a fake one too.
 

 
Frank
 

 
 
In a message  dated 9/1/2011 6:41:21 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
_gabru@comsec.net_ (mailto:gabru@comsec.net)   writes:

 
 
The last  time I recorded with a Mellotron (70’s) it sounded fine.  Back 
then  they were borrowed or rented since  
(to address  your jab J) I don’t own one.  Now that  may not allow me to 
have an opinion on this group but  
I have  recorded groups with Mellotron and samples and I spent copious 
amounts of  time listening to Genesis,  
King  Crimson, etc. recorded and live…..and I did stay at a Holiday Inn 
last  night! (US commercial for those abroad).   
Seriously , I have  run them through guitar amps, reverb, and whatever to 
get the sound I wanted  like the albums  
I listened  to.  Sorry if my ears aren’t as Mellotron astute as some here 
but I  wasn’t trying to put down the tape machines  
in any  way….I think you know that…..actually I was expecting that 
response from  Frank! J 
 
 
From: _newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com_ 
(mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com)   _[mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com]_ 
(mailto:[mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com])   On Behalf Of john barrick
Sent: Thursday, September 01,  2011 10:00 AM
To: _newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com_ 
(mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com) 
Subject:  Re: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D

 
 
 
How does yours sound,  Gary? 
 
On Thu, Sep 1, 2011 at 11:13  AM, Gary Brumm <_gabru@comsec.net_ 
(mailto:gabru@comsec.net) >  wrote: 
 
 
 
 
 
In a live or studio mix you would  never hear the difference especially 
after the reverb and  
other processing that is commonly  used on Mellotron tracks.  It will 
almost certainly out  
sell the tape machines but most on  this list will hate it no matter what 
it sounds like.   
Fire away…. J





--  
 
john  barrick
 
*Leo got it  right the first time*
 
*then he  added a second pickup and got it righter*

Re: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D

2011-09-02 by john barrick

We like to keep you on your toes, Gary


On Thu, Sep 1, 2011 at 5:41 PM, Gary Brumm <gabru@comsec.net> wrote:

The last time I recorded with a Mellotron (70’s) it sounded fine. Back then they were borrowed or rented since

(to address your jab J) I don’t own one. Now that may not allow me to have an opinion on this group but

I have recorded groups with Mellotron and samples and I spent copious amounts of time listening to Genesis,

King Crimson, etc. recorded and live…..and I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night! (US commercial for those abroad).

Seriously , I have run them through guitar amps, reverb, and whatever to get the sound I wanted like the albums

I listened to. Sorry if my ears aren’t as Mellotron astute as some here but I wasn’t trying to put down the tape machines

in any way….I think you know that…..actually I was expecting that response from Frank! J


--
john barrick

*Leo got it right the first time*
*then he added a second pickup and got it righter*

RE: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D

2011-09-02 by Gary Brumm

Fortunately I meet those requirements! …..as for Mel Bring him on! J

Cheers!

g

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From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of lsf5275@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 5:47 PM
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D

Gary... Always remember the two requirements to be in this group. Thin skull & thick skin. You may mess with me to your hearts content. I can dish it out and I can take it. Mel, on the other hand, is thick skulled and thin skinned and he sometimes reads my email. He's also often drunk and somewhat stupid. So if he comes after you, don't take it hard. All he can do is make a lot of noise.

Frankl

In a message dated 9/1/2011 7:02:53 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, gabru@comsec.net writes:

Just messing with you Frank….you made that comment about “how’s your Mellotron doing” before….

…..it’s ok I had it coming J

g

From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of lsf5275@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 3:57 PM
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D

Why from me? I love the real ones, but I'd take a fake one too.

Frank

In a message dated 9/1/2011 6:41:21 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, gabru@comsec.net writes:

The last time I recorded with a Mellotron (70’s) it sounded fine. Back then they were borrowed or rented since

(to address your jab J) I don’t own one. Now that may not allow me to have an opinion on this group but

I have recorded groups with Mellotron and samples and I spent copious amounts of time listening to Genesis,

King Crimson, etc. recorded and live…..and I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night! (US commercial for those abroad).

Seriously , I have run them through guitar amps, reverb, and whatever to get the sound I wanted like the albums

I listened to. Sorry if my ears aren’t as Mellotron astute as some here but I wasn’t trying to put down the tape machines

in any way….I think you know that…..actually I was expecting that response from Frank! J

From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of john barrick
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 10:00 AM
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D

How does yours sound, Gary?

On Thu, Sep 1, 2011 at 11:13 AM, Gary Brumm <gabru@comsec.net> wrote:

In a live or studio mix you would never hear the difference especially after the reverb and

other processing that is commonly used on Mellotron tracks. It will almost certainly out

sell the tape machines but most on this list will hate it no matter what it sounds like.

Fire away…. J

--

john barrick

*Leo got it right the first time*

*then he added a second pickup and got it righter*

RE: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D

2011-09-02 by Gary Brumm

...and I do appreciate that! :)
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From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of john barrick
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 7:34 PM
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D



We like to keep you on your toes, Gary [cid:image001.png@01CC68DF.9196DA00]

On Thu, Sep 1, 2011 at 5:41 PM, Gary Brumm <gabru@comsec.net<mailto:gabru@comsec.net>> wrote:

The last time I recorded with a Mellotron (70's) it sounded fine.  Back then they were borrowed or rented since
(to address your jab :)) I don't own one.  Now that may not allow me to have an opinion on this group but
I have recorded groups with Mellotron and samples and I spent copious amounts of time listening to Genesis,
King Crimson, etc. recorded and live.....and I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night! (US commercial for those abroad).
Seriously , I have run them through guitar amps, reverb, and whatever to get the sound I wanted like the albums
I listened to.  Sorry if my ears aren't as Mellotron astute as some here but I wasn't trying to put down the tape machines
in any way....I think you know that.....actually I was expecting that response from Frank! :)

--
john barrick

*Leo got it right the first time*
*then he added a second pickup and got it righter*

Re: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D

2011-09-02 by john barrick

Don't thank me, citizen, I'm just doing my job...
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On Thu, Sep 1, 2011 at 9:44 PM, Gary Brumm <gabru@comsec.net> wrote:

…and I do appreciate that! J

From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of john barrick
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 7:34 PM


To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D

We like to keep you on your toes, Gary

On Thu, Sep 1, 2011 at 5:41 PM, Gary Brumm <gabru@comsec.net> wrote:

The last time I recorded with a Mellotron (70’s) it sounded fine. Back then they were borrowed or rented since

(to address your jab J) I don’t own one. Now that may not allow me to have an opinion on this group but

I have recorded groups with Mellotron and samples and I spent copious amounts of time listening to Genesis,

King Crimson, etc. recorded and live…..and I did stay at a Holiday Inn last night! (US commercial for those abroad).

Seriously , I have run them through guitar amps, reverb, and whatever to get the sound I wanted like the albums

I listened to. Sorry if my ears aren’t as Mellotron astute as some here but I wasn’t trying to put down the tape machines

in any way….I think you know that…..actually I was expecting that response from Frank! J

--

john barrick

*Leo got it right the first time*

*then he added a second pickup and got it righter*




--
john barrick

*Leo got it right the first time*
*then he added a second pickup and got it righter*

Re: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D

2011-09-02 by Mike Dickson

On 01/09/2011 21:24, fdoddy@aol.com wrote:
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Here's my volley back..

Rarely do I use ANY processing on my tron with the exception of EQ and compression, so I am uncommon that way. No verb, no delay etc.� Once I rebuild my 122 I'll dump it through that and the nice hot output of the tron will overdrive the Leslie nicely.

I fully admit to all manner of processing, just to make the sound a bit more interesting.� On some of the more adventurous works I had a hand in (like 'Mars' or the Tallis Fantasia) there were 60+ Mellotron tracks used with maybe 20 of them being used at once on occasion.� For that reason I really had to look into using Adobe Audition for noise reduction.

Just for laughs I once knocked up all the faders recorded the sound of 60 or so inactive Mellotrons at the same time.� Pretty noisy.

Mike

Re: M4000 D

2011-09-02 by feline1973

I've been tempted, yes, 
although Markus shows no sign of actually shipping me my machine yet...


--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "mellotronmadness" <mellotronmadness@...> wrote:
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>
> I hadn't seen this before, I think I can just tell the difference
> between the M4000D and the Mark VI. I don't suppose anybody on the list
> has been tempted?
> 
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYKe7a7lc-E&feature=related
> <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYKe7a7lc-E&feature=related>
> Mark
>

Re: M4000 D

2011-09-02 by feline1973

/is jealous/ 

Andy, can I ask what serial number yours is?
I'm number 90, I think...
I guess they're slowly trickling out in serial number order...

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Andy kinch <kinchmusic@...> wrote:
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> I have a need for a machine to take to the studio for the new album. The Memotron I had didn't have the quality I was looking for.
>  
> Took delivery 2 days ago.
>  
> Andy K

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2011-09-02 by Andy kinch

I signed up early on with a serial number of 43.
I know he has had production issues, particularly as the voice count was about six when I first contacted him. Then he said he wanted to go to 100, but was facing delays with the software. In all fairness he did give me the option of having one with the low voice count, but I felt it was going to be worth the wait to get the full set of 100. I didn't want to get into having to getting it upgraded.
Hang on in there, it will be well worth the wait.

Andy K






-----Original Message-----
From: feline1973 <feline1@feline1.co.uk>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Fri, 2 Sep 2011 9:21
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D


 

/is jealous/ 

Andy, can I ask what serial number yours is?
I'm number 90, I think...
I guess they're slowly trickling out in serial number order...

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Andy kinch <kinchmusic@...> wrote:
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> 
> I have a need for a machine to take to the studio for the new album. The Memotron I had didn't have the quality I was looking for.
> 
> Took delivery 2 days ago.
> 
> Andy K

RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2011-09-02 by Gary Brumm

How difficult is it to add new voices?

From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy kinch
Sent: Friday, September 02, 2011 9:44 AM
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

I signed up early on with a serial number of 43.

I know he has had production issues, particularly as the voice count was about six when I first contacted him. Then he said he wanted to go to 100, but was facing delays with the software. In all fairness he did give me the option of having one with the low voice count, but I felt it was going to be worth the wait to get the full set of 100. I didn't want to get into having to getting it upgraded.

Hang on in there, it will be well worth the wait.

Andy K

-----Original Message-----
From: feline1973 <feline1@feline1.co.uk>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Fri, 2 Sep 2011 9:21
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

/is jealous/

Andy, can I ask what serial number yours is?
I'm number 90, I think...
I guess they're slowly trickling out in serial number order...

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Andy kinch <kinchmusic@...> wrote:
>
> I have a need for a machine to take to the studio for the new album. The Memotron I had didn't have the quality I was looking for.
>
> Took delivery 2 days ago.
>
> Andy K

Re: M4000 D

2011-09-02 by ClayE

The fact that they are 24 bit samples probably explains the delay in getting the full 100 voices.  My guess is that he didn't have all of the tape library voices sampled at 24 bit.  The digital mellotron samples that Markus has supplied up until now have been 16 bit.  (Pinder CD rom).  You might think it's easy to convert 16 bit to 24 bit, but Markus may have resampled everything one note at a time.  Does anyone know ?

  

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Gary Brumm <gabru@...> wrote:
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>
> How difficult is it to add new voices?
> 
> 
> From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy kinch
> Sent: Friday, September 02, 2011 9:44 AM
> To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> 
> 
> I signed up early on with a serial number of 43.
> I know he has had production issues, particularly as the voice count was about six when I first contacted him. Then he said he wanted to go to 100, but was facing delays with the software. In all fairness he did give me the option of having one with the low voice count, but I felt it was going to be worth the wait to get the full set of 100. I didn't want to get into having to getting it upgraded.
> Hang on in there, it will be well worth the wait.
> 
> Andy K
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: feline1973 <feline1@...<mailto:feline1@...>>
> To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com<mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>>
> Sent: Fri, 2 Sep 2011 9:21
> Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> 
> /is jealous/
> 
> Andy, can I ask what serial number yours is?
> I'm number 90, I think...
> I guess they're slowly trickling out in serial number order...
> 
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com<mailto:newmellotrongroup%40yahoogroups.com>, Andy kinch <kinchmusic@<mailto:kinchmusic@>> wrote:
> >
> > I have a need for a machine to take to the studio for the new album. The Memotron I had didn't have the quality I was looking for.
> >
> > Took delivery 2 days ago.
> >
> > Andy K
>

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2011-09-02 by Fritz Doddy

No need to convert one note at a time unless you're trying to avoid  
interacting with your spouse. Tons of good quality batch converters  
out there.

Sorry for the brevity as I am replying from a remote region of  
iPhonekstan.

fritzdoddy
Show quoted textHide quoted text
On Sep 2, 2011, at 1:47 PM, "ClayE" <ecclesreinson@rogers.com> wrote:

> The fact that they are 24 bit samples probably explains the delay in  
> getting the full 100 voices. My guess is that he didn't have all of  
> the tape library voices sampled at 24 bit. The digital mellotron  
> samples that Markus has supplied up until now have been 16 bit.  
> (Pinder CD rom). You might think it's easy to convert 16 bit to 24  
> bit, but Markus may have resampled everything one note at a time.  
> Does anyone know ?
>
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Gary Brumm <gabru@...>  
> wrote:
> >
> > How difficult is it to add new voices?
> >
> >
> > From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com  
> [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy kinch
> > Sent: Friday, September 02, 2011 9:44 AM
> > To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> >
> >
> > I signed up early on with a serial number of 43.
> > I know he has had production issues, particularly as the voice  
> count was about six when I first contacted him. Then he said he  
> wanted to go to 100, but was facing delays with the software. In all  
> fairness he did give me the option of having one with the low voice  
> count, but I felt it was going to be worth the wait to get the full  
> set of 100. I didn't want to get into having to getting it upgraded.
> > Hang on in there, it will be well worth the wait.
> >
> > Andy K
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: feline1973 <feline1@...<mailto:feline1@...>>
> > To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com<mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com 
> >>
> > Sent: Fri, 2 Sep 2011 9:21
> > Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> >
> > /is jealous/
> >
> > Andy, can I ask what serial number yours is?
> > I'm number 90, I think...
> > I guess they're slowly trickling out in serial number order...
> >
> > --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com<mailto:newmellotrongroup 
> %40yahoogroups.com>, Andy kinch <kinchmusic@<mailto:kinchmusic@>>  
> wrote:
> > >
> > > I have a need for a machine to take to the studio for the new  
> album. The Memotron I had didn't have the quality I was looking for.
> > >
> > > Took delivery 2 days ago.
> > >
> > > Andy K
> >
>
>

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2011-09-02 by Andy kinch

Gary, I haven't worked that one out yet! The instructions dont give any info on the cartridge slot on the back. I know there are plans for Markus to provide extra voices on a cartridge at some stage, but as I wont be requiring that feature, you should maybe email him for an answer.
Still sounding great, though the sound is somewhat smoother in nature compared to it's tape based master. I have no urge to ditch my m400, which i'm relieved about as I feared I might!

Andy K






-----Original Message-----
From: Gary Brumm <gabru@comsec.net>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Fri, 2 Sep 2011 17:55
Subject: RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D


 



How difficult is it to add new voices?
 
 

From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy kinch
Sent: Friday, September 02, 2011 9:44 AM
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

 
  


I signed up early on with a serial number of 43.

I know he has had production issues, particularly as the voice count was about six when I first contacted him. Then he said he wanted to go to 100, but was facing delays with the software. In all fairness he did give me the option of having one with the low voice count, but I felt it was going to be worth the wait to get the full set of 100. I didn't want to get into having to getting it upgraded.

Hang on in there, it will be well worth the wait.

 

Andy K

 

-----Original Message-----
From: feline1973 <feline1@feline1.co.uk>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Fri, 2 Sep 2011 9:21
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

  


/is jealous/ 

Andy, can I ask what serial number yours is?
I'm number 90, I think...
I guess they're slowly trickling out in serial number order...

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Andy kinch <kinchmusic@...> wrote:
Show quoted textHide quoted text
> 
> I have a need for a machine to take to the studio for the new album. The Memotron I had didn't have the quality I was looking for.
> 
> Took delivery 2 days ago.
> 
> Andy K

Re: M4000 D

2011-09-02 by tron400

But does batch-converting 16 bit to 24 bit improve the sound? I would think that resampling would be necessary. Also the Pinder samples were sampled at 22,050 Hz. There's lots of room for improvement there.

Bernie

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Fritz Doddy <fdoddy@...> wrote:
Show quoted textHide quoted text
>
> No need to convert one note at a time unless you're trying to avoid  
> interacting with your spouse. Tons of good quality batch converters  
> out there.
> 
> Sorry for the brevity as I am replying from a remote region of  
> iPhonekstan.
> 
> fritzdoddy
> 
> On Sep 2, 2011, at 1:47 PM, "ClayE" <ecclesreinson@...> wrote:
> 
> > The fact that they are 24 bit samples probably explains the delay in  
> > getting the full 100 voices. My guess is that he didn't have all of  
> > the tape library voices sampled at 24 bit. The digital mellotron  
> > samples that Markus has supplied up until now have been 16 bit.  
> > (Pinder CD rom). You might think it's easy to convert 16 bit to 24  
> > bit, but Markus may have resampled everything one note at a time.  
> > Does anyone know ?
> >
> > --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Gary Brumm <gabru@>  
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > How difficult is it to add new voices?
> > >
> > >
> > > From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com  
> > [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy kinch
> > > Sent: Friday, September 02, 2011 9:44 AM
> > > To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> > > Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> > >
> > >
> > > I signed up early on with a serial number of 43.
> > > I know he has had production issues, particularly as the voice  
> > count was about six when I first contacted him. Then he said he  
> > wanted to go to 100, but was facing delays with the software. In all  
> > fairness he did give me the option of having one with the low voice  
> > count, but I felt it was going to be worth the wait to get the full  
> > set of 100. I didn't want to get into having to getting it upgraded.
> > > Hang on in there, it will be well worth the wait.
> > >
> > > Andy K
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: feline1973 <feline1@<mailto:feline1@>>
> > > To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com<mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com 
> > >>
> > > Sent: Fri, 2 Sep 2011 9:21
> > > Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> > >
> > > /is jealous/
> > >
> > > Andy, can I ask what serial number yours is?
> > > I'm number 90, I think...
> > > I guess they're slowly trickling out in serial number order...
> > >
> > > --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com<mailto:newmellotrongroup 
> > %40yahoogroups.com>, Andy kinch <kinchmusic@<mailto:kinchmusic@>>  
> > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I have a need for a machine to take to the studio for the new  
> > album. The Memotron I had didn't have the quality I was looking for.
> > > >
> > > > Took delivery 2 days ago.
> > > >
> > > > Andy K
> > >
> >
> >
>

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2011-09-03 by john barrick

It's surprising that it's that low - I worked in television for about 20 years and we were doing most of our audio at 44 K.
Show quoted textHide quoted text
On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 6:23 PM, tron400 <tron400@yahoo.com> wrote:

But does batch-converting 16 bit to 24 bit improve the sound? I would think that resampling would be necessary. Also the Pinder samples were sampled at 22,050 Hz. There's lots of room for improvement there.

Bernie


--
john barrick

*Leo got it right the first time*
*then he added a second pickup and got it righter*

Re: M4000 D

2011-09-03 by tron400

Most commercial sample sets are 44 K.

Bernie

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, john barrick <barrickjohn262@...> wrote:
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>
> It's surprising that it's that low - I worked in television for about 20
> years and we were doing most of our audio at 44 K.
> 
> On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 6:23 PM, tron400 <tron400@...> wrote:
> 
> > **
> >
> >
> > But does batch-converting 16 bit to 24 bit improve the sound? I would think
> > that resampling would be necessary. Also the Pinder samples were sampled at
> > 22,050 Hz. There's lots of room for improvement there.
> >
> > Bernie
> >
> > --
> john barrick
> 
> *Leo got it right the first time*
> *then he added a second pickup and got it righter*
>

Re: M4000 D

2011-09-03 by feline1973

There'd be no point batch-converting existing 16 bit samples to 24 bit, you wouldn't be adding anything other than an extra string of zeros to the end. 

Likewise there'd be no point upsampling the 22kHz stuff to anything higher, you'd just add a couple of extra octaves of perfect silence on top of everything.

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "tron400" <tron400@...> wrote:
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>
> But does batch-converting 16 bit to 24 bit improve the sound? I would think that resampling would be necessary. Also the Pinder samples were sampled at 22,050 Hz. There's lots of room for improvement there.
> 
> Bernie
> 
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Fritz Doddy <fdoddy@> wrote:
> >
> > No need to convert one note at a time unless you're trying to avoid  
> > interacting with your spouse. Tons of good quality batch converters  
> > out there.
> > 
> > Sorry for the brevity as I am replying from a remote region of  
> > iPhonekstan.
> > 
> > fritzdoddy
> > 
> > On Sep 2, 2011, at 1:47 PM, "ClayE" <ecclesreinson@> wrote:
> > 
> > > The fact that they are 24 bit samples probably explains the delay in  
> > > getting the full 100 voices. My guess is that he didn't have all of  
> > > the tape library voices sampled at 24 bit. The digital mellotron  
> > > samples that Markus has supplied up until now have been 16 bit.  
> > > (Pinder CD rom). You might think it's easy to convert 16 bit to 24  
> > > bit, but Markus may have resampled everything one note at a time.  
> > > Does anyone know ?

Re: M4000 D

2011-09-03 by feline1973

I believe that when they did they original sampling, they did a little investigating and came to the conclusion that the bandwidth of the original tape recordings didn't merit a higher sampling rate (i.e there was basically nothing on the mellotron master tapes higher than 11 kHz. To be honest I find this a little hard to believe, but that's what they said...indeed the blurb about it may still be on www.mellotron.com for all the world to read...)

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, john barrick <barrickjohn262@...> wrote:
Show quoted textHide quoted text
>
> It's surprising that it's that low - I worked in television for about 20
> years and we were doing most of our audio at 44 K.
> 
> On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 6:23 PM, tron400 <tron400@...> wrote:
> 
> > **
> >
> >
> > But does batch-converting 16 bit to 24 bit improve the sound? I would think
> > that resampling would be necessary. Also the Pinder samples were sampled at
> > 22,050 Hz. There's lots of room for improvement there.
> >
> > Bernie
> >
> > --
> john barrick
> 
> *Leo got it right the first time*
> *then he added a second pickup and got it righter*
>

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2011-09-03 by fdoddy@aol.com

He would have to resample each note to gain the benefit of true 24bit rez. Otherwise, it's just a dither down to 16bit.  If the entire system is at 24bit, any onboard effects will sound nicer at 24bit, but it all depends on so much more than just bit rate.  I still hear tracks done at 16/48 that blow away 24/96 or 24/192.  Not sure it's worth a complete redo.  I still work in 16/48.

fritz

 


 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: tron400 <tron400@yahoo.com>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Fri, Sep 2, 2011 7:23 pm
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D


  
    
                  
But does batch-converting 16 bit to 24 bit improve the sound? I would think that resampling would be necessary. Also the Pinder samples were sampled at 22,050 Hz. There's lots of room for improvement there.

Bernie

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Fritz Doddy <fdoddy@...> wrote:
Show quoted textHide quoted text
>
> No need to convert one note at a time unless you're trying to avoid  
> interacting with your spouse. Tons of good quality batch converters  
> out there.
> 
> Sorry for the brevity as I am replying from a remote region of  
> iPhonekstan.
> 
> fritzdoddy
> 
> On Sep 2, 2011, at 1:47 PM, "ClayE" <ecclesreinson@...> wrote:
> 
> > The fact that they are 24 bit samples probably explains the delay in  
> > getting the full 100 voices. My guess is that he didn't have all of  
> > the tape library voices sampled at 24 bit. The digital mellotron  
> > samples that Markus has supplied up until now have been 16 bit.  
> > (Pinder CD rom). You might think it's easy to convert 16 bit to 24  
> > bit, but Markus may have resampled everything one note at a time.  
> > Does anyone know ?
> >
> > --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Gary Brumm <gabru@>  
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > How difficult is it to add new voices?
> > >
> > >
> > > From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com  
> > [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy kinch
> > > Sent: Friday, September 02, 2011 9:44 AM
> > > To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> > > Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> > >
> > >
> > > I signed up early on with a serial number of 43.
> > > I know he has had production issues, particularly as the voice  
> > count was about six when I first contacted him. Then he said he  
> > wanted to go to 100, but was facing delays with the software. In all  
> > fairness he did give me the option of having one with the low voice  
> > count, but I felt it was going to be worth the wait to get the full  
> > set of 100. I didn't want to get into having to getting it upgraded.
> > > Hang on in there, it will be well worth the wait.
> > >
> > > Andy K
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: feline1973 <feline1@<mailto:feline1@>>;
> > > To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com<mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com 
> > >>
> > > Sent: Fri, 2 Sep 2011 9:21
> > > Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> > >
> > > /is jealous/
> > >
> > > Andy, can I ask what serial number yours is?
> > > I'm number 90, I think...
> > > I guess they're slowly trickling out in serial number order...
> > >
> > > --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com<mailto:newmellotrongroup 
> > %40yahoogroups.com>, Andy kinch <kinchmusic@<mailto:kinchmusic@>>;  
> > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I have a need for a machine to take to the studio for the new  
> > album. The Memotron I had didn't have the quality I was looking for.
> > > >
> > > > Took delivery 2 days ago.
> > > >
> > > > Andy K
> > >
> >
> >
>

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2011-09-03 by fdoddy@aol.com

I missed the sampling rate on first read.  22.05 Fs is unacceptable.  I'd rather sample at a lower bit rate than sacrifice sampling frequency.  Remember the old Roland samplers?  They were only 12bit ...don't know if they ever went to 16, but they sounded great...it's all about the oversampling filters.


fritz

 


 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: tron400 <tron400@yahoo.com>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sat, Sep 3, 2011 8:20 am
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D


  
    
                  
Most commercial sample sets are 44 K.

Bernie

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, john barrick <barrickjohn262@...> wrote:
Show quoted textHide quoted text
>
> It's surprising that it's that low - I worked in television for about 20
> years and we were doing most of our audio at 44 K.
> 
> On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 6:23 PM, tron400 <tron400@...> wrote:
> 
> > **
> >
> >
> > But does batch-converting 16 bit to 24 bit improve the sound? I would think
> > that resampling would be necessary. Also the Pinder samples were sampled at
> > 22,050 Hz. There's lots of room for improvement there.
> >
> > Bernie
> >
> > --
> john barrick
> 
> *Leo got it right the first time*
> *then he added a second pickup and got it righter*
>

RE: [newmellotrongroup] Off topic - Irene Good Night already

2011-09-04 by Ms. Janet Strauss

Well.the last three days I've been back and forth between the carnage and
Richmond and the disaster Williamsburg Virginia..

We had a few sticks in the yard.

A LOT of sticks.

 

Not much head room in the "remodeled" F150.

 

The roaming gnome made an appearance..

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2011-09-05 by Andy kinch

For those interested, I've added some pics to the members area.

Andy K






-----Original Message-----
From: fdoddy <fdoddy@aol.com>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sat, 3 Sep 2011 17:23
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D


 


I missed the sampling rate on first read.  22.05 Fs is unacceptable.  I'd rather sample at a lower bit rate than sacrifice sampling frequency.  Remember the old Roland samplers?  They were only 12bit ...don't know if they ever went to 16, but they sounded great...it's all about the oversampling filters.


fritz








-----Original Message-----
From: tron400 <tron400@yahoo.com>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sat, Sep 3, 2011 8:20 am
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D


  

Most commercial sample sets are 44 K.

Bernie

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, john barrick <barrickjohn262@...> wrote:
>
> It's surprising that it's that low - I worked in television for about 20
> years and we were doing most of our audio at 44 K.
> 
> On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 6:23 PM, tron400 <tron400@...> wrote:
> 
> > **
> >
> >
> > But does batch-converting 16 bit to 24 bit improve the sound? I would think
> > that resampling would be necessary. Also the Pinder samples were sampled at
> > 22,050 Hz. There's lots of room for improvement there.
> >
> > Bernie
> >
> > --
> john barrick
> 
> *Leo got it right the first time*
> *then he added a second pickup and got it righter*
>






I missed the sampling rate on first read.  22.05 Fs is unacceptable.  I'd rather sample at a lower bit rate than sacrifice sampling frequency.  Remember the old Roland samplers?  They were only 12bit ...don't know if they ever went to 16, but they sounded great...it's all about the oversampling filters.


fritz








-----Original Message-----
From: tron400 <tron400@yahoo.com>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sat, Sep 3, 2011 8:20 am
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D


  

Most commercial sample sets are 44 K.

Bernie

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, john barrick <barrickjohn262@...> wrote:
Show quoted textHide quoted text
>
> It's surprising that it's that low - I worked in television for about 20
> years and we were doing most of our audio at 44 K.
> 
> On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 6:23 PM, tron400 <tron400@...> wrote:
> 
> > **
> >
> >
> > But does batch-converting 16 bit to 24 bit improve the sound? I would think
> > that resampling would be necessary. Also the Pinder samples were sampled at
> > 22,050 Hz. There's lots of room for improvement there.
> >
> > Bernie
> >
> > --
> john barrick
> 
> *Leo got it right the first time*
> *then he added a second pickup and got it righter*
>

Re: M4000 D

2011-09-05 by ClayE

Thanks for posting the pics Andy.  Do all 100 voices have the low F and F# ?  Do some of them sound pitch shifted?  I wouldn't think that he would have recordings of those notes for all 100 voices.

The two additional notes may not seem like a big deal, but when you need them, you need them.  Sometimes the middle F just will not do it!

Clay 



--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Andy kinch <kinchmusic@...> wrote:
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>
> 
> For those interested, I've added some pics to the members area.
> 
> Andy K
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: fdoddy <fdoddy@...>
> To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Sat, 3 Sep 2011 17:23
> Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> 
> 
>  
> 
> 
> I missed the sampling rate on first read.  22.05 Fs is unacceptable.  I'd rather sample at a lower bit rate than sacrifice sampling frequency.  Remember the old Roland samplers?  They were only 12bit ...don't know if they ever went to 16, but they sounded great...it's all about the oversampling filters.
> 
> 
> fritz
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tron400 <tron400@...>
> To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Sat, Sep 3, 2011 8:20 am
> Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> 
> 
>   
> 
> Most commercial sample sets are 44 K.
> 
> Bernie
> 
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, john barrick <barrickjohn262@> wrote:
> >
> > It's surprising that it's that low - I worked in television for about 20
> > years and we were doing most of our audio at 44 K.
> > 
> > On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 6:23 PM, tron400 <tron400@> wrote:
> > 
> > > **
> > >
> > >
> > > But does batch-converting 16 bit to 24 bit improve the sound? I would think
> > > that resampling would be necessary. Also the Pinder samples were sampled at
> > > 22,050 Hz. There's lots of room for improvement there.
> > >
> > > Bernie
> > >
> > > --
> > john barrick
> > 
> > *Leo got it right the first time*
> > *then he added a second pickup and got it righter*
> >
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> I missed the sampling rate on first read.  22.05 Fs is unacceptable.  I'd rather sample at a lower bit rate than sacrifice sampling frequency.  Remember the old Roland samplers?  They were only 12bit ...don't know if they ever went to 16, but they sounded great...it's all about the oversampling filters.
> 
> 
> fritz
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tron400 <tron400@...>
> To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Sat, Sep 3, 2011 8:20 am
> Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> 
> 
>   
> 
> Most commercial sample sets are 44 K.
> 
> Bernie
> 
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, john barrick <barrickjohn262@> wrote:
> >
> > It's surprising that it's that low - I worked in television for about 20
> > years and we were doing most of our audio at 44 K.
> > 
> > On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 6:23 PM, tron400 <tron400@> wrote:
> > 
> > > **
> > >
> > >
> > > But does batch-converting 16 bit to 24 bit improve the sound? I would think
> > > that resampling would be necessary. Also the Pinder samples were sampled at
> > > 22,050 Hz. There's lots of room for improvement there.
> > >
> > > Bernie
> > >
> > > --
> > john barrick
> > 
> > *Leo got it right the first time*
> > *then he added a second pickup and got it righter*
> >
>

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2011-09-05 by Andy kinch

Clay.
All 100 voices seem to have the extra 2 notes. If there is any pitch shifting going on it's been well implemented. Markus did say that some had the extra notes recorded but never used till now. But I would guess some but not all.
Interesting that m300 strings A and B are available as 2 separate voices, lower register and higher, so you get everything!

Andy





-----Original Message-----
From: ClayE <ecclesreinson@rogers.com>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Mon, 5 Sep 2011 16:50
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D


 

Thanks for posting the pics Andy. Do all 100 voices have the low F and F# ? Do some of them sound pitch shifted? I wouldn't think that he would have recordings of those notes for all 100 voices.

The two additional notes may not seem like a big deal, but when you need them, you need them. Sometimes the middle F just will not do it!

Clay 

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Andy kinch <kinchmusic@...> wrote:
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>
> 
> For those interested, I've added some pics to the members area.
> 
> Andy K
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: fdoddy <fdoddy@...>
> To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Sat, 3 Sep 2011 17:23
> Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> I missed the sampling rate on first read. 22.05 Fs is unacceptable. I'd rather sample at a lower bit rate than sacrifice sampling frequency. Remember the old Roland samplers? They were only 12bit ...don't know if they ever went to 16, but they sounded great...it's all about the oversampling filters.
> 
> 
> fritz
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tron400 <tron400@...>
> To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Sat, Sep 3, 2011 8:20 am
> Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Most commercial sample sets are 44 K.
> 
> Bernie
> 
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, john barrick <barrickjohn262@> wrote:
> >
> > It's surprising that it's that low - I worked in television for about 20
> > years and we were doing most of our audio at 44 K.
> > 
> > On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 6:23 PM, tron400 <tron400@> wrote:
> > 
> > > **
> > >
> > >
> > > But does batch-converting 16 bit to 24 bit improve the sound? I would think
> > > that resampling would be necessary. Also the Pinder samples were sampled at
> > > 22,050 Hz. There's lots of room for improvement there.
> > >
> > > Bernie
> > >
> > > --
> > john barrick
> > 
> > *Leo got it right the first time*
> > *then he added a second pickup and got it righter*
> >
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> I missed the sampling rate on first read. 22.05 Fs is unacceptable. I'd rather sample at a lower bit rate than sacrifice sampling frequency. Remember the old Roland samplers? They were only 12bit ...don't know if they ever went to 16, but they sounded great...it's all about the oversampling filters.
> 
> 
> fritz
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tron400 <tron400@...>
> To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Sat, Sep 3, 2011 8:20 am
> Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Most commercial sample sets are 44 K.
> 
> Bernie
> 
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, john barrick <barrickjohn262@> wrote:
> >
> > It's surprising that it's that low - I worked in television for about 20
> > years and we were doing most of our audio at 44 K.
> > 
> > On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 6:23 PM, tron400 <tron400@> wrote:
> > 
> > > **
> > >
> > >
> > > But does batch-converting 16 bit to 24 bit improve the sound? I would think
> > > that resampling would be necessary. Also the Pinder samples were sampled at
> > > 22,050 Hz. There's lots of room for improvement there.
> > >
> > > Bernie
> > >
> > > --
> > john barrick
> > 
> > *Leo got it right the first time*
> > *then he added a second pickup and got it righter*
> >
>

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2011-09-05 by Thomas C. Doncourt

In, say, 1986 I would have never predicted that there would be two
companies grappling over the name Mellotron!
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>
>
> Clay.
> All 100 voices seem to have the extra 2 notes. If there is any pitch
> shifting going on it's been well implemented. Markus did say that some had
> the extra notes recorded but never used till now. But I would guess some
> but not all.
> Interesting that m300 strings A and B are available as 2 separate voices,
> lower register and higher, so you get everything!
>
> Andy
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ClayE <ecclesreinson@rogers.com>
> To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Mon, 5 Sep 2011 16:50
> Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
>
>
>
>
> Thanks for posting the pics Andy. Do all 100 voices have the low F and F#
> ? Do some of them sound pitch shifted? I wouldn't think that he would have
> recordings of those notes for all 100 voices.
>
> The two additional notes may not seem like a big deal, but when you need
> them, you need them. Sometimes the middle F just will not do it!
>
> Clay
>
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Andy kinch <kinchmusic@...>
> wrote:
>>
>>
>> For those interested, I've added some pics to the members area.
>>
>> Andy K
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: fdoddy <fdoddy@...>
>> To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
>> Sent: Sat, 3 Sep 2011 17:23
>> Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> I missed the sampling rate on first read. 22.05 Fs is unacceptable. I'd
>> rather sample at a lower bit rate than sacrifice sampling frequency.
>> Remember the old Roland samplers? They were only 12bit ...don't know if
>> they ever went to 16, but they sounded great...it's all about the
>> oversampling filters.
>>
>>
>> fritz
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: tron400 <tron400@...>
>> To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
>> Sent: Sat, Sep 3, 2011 8:20 am
>> Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Most commercial sample sets are 44 K.
>>
>> Bernie
>>
>> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, john barrick <barrickjohn262@>
>> wrote:
>> >
>> > It's surprising that it's that low - I worked in television for about
>> 20
>> > years and we were doing most of our audio at 44 K.
>> >
>> > On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 6:23 PM, tron400 <tron400@> wrote:
>> >
>> > > **
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > But does batch-converting 16 bit to 24 bit improve the sound? I
>> would think
>> > > that resampling would be necessary. Also the Pinder samples were
>> sampled at
>> > > 22,050 Hz. There's lots of room for improvement there.
>> > >
>> > > Bernie
>> > >
>> > > --
>> > john barrick
>> >
>> > *Leo got it right the first time*
>> > *then he added a second pickup and got it righter*
>> >
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> I missed the sampling rate on first read. 22.05 Fs is unacceptable. I'd
>> rather sample at a lower bit rate than sacrifice sampling frequency.
>> Remember the old Roland samplers? They were only 12bit ...don't know if
>> they ever went to 16, but they sounded great...it's all about the
>> oversampling filters.
>>
>>
>> fritz
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: tron400 <tron400@...>
>> To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
>> Sent: Sat, Sep 3, 2011 8:20 am
>> Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Most commercial sample sets are 44 K.
>>
>> Bernie
>>
>> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, john barrick <barrickjohn262@>
>> wrote:
>> >
>> > It's surprising that it's that low - I worked in television for about
>> 20
>> > years and we were doing most of our audio at 44 K.
>> >
>> > On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 6:23 PM, tron400 <tron400@> wrote:
>> >
>> > > **
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > But does batch-converting 16 bit to 24 bit improve the sound? I
>> would think
>> > > that resampling would be necessary. Also the Pinder samples were
>> sampled at
>> > > 22,050 Hz. There's lots of room for improvement there.
>> > >
>> > > Bernie
>> > >
>> > > --
>> > john barrick
>> >
>> > *Leo got it right the first time*
>> > *then he added a second pickup and got it righter*
>> >
>>
>
>
>
>
>
>

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2011-09-05 by Hessel Herder

Hi Andy

Is the M300 string B program  the solo violin?

Cheers,H


Op 5 sep. 2011 om 19:46 heeft Andy kinch <kinchmusic@aol.com> het volgende geschreven:
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> 
> Clay.
> All 100 voices seem to have the extra 2 notes. If there is any pitch shifting going on it's been well implemented. Markus did say that some had the extra notes recorded but never used till now. But I would guess some but not all.
> Interesting that m300 strings A and B are available as 2 separate voices, lower register and higher, so you get everything!
>  
> Andy
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ClayE <ecclesreinson@rogers.com>
> To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Mon, 5 Sep 2011 16:50
> Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> 
>  
> Thanks for posting the pics Andy. Do all 100 voices have the low F and F# ? Do some of them sound pitch shifted? I wouldn't think that he would have recordings of those notes for all 100 voices.
> 
> The two additional notes may not seem like a big deal, but when you need them, you need them. Sometimes the middle F just will not do it!
> 
> Clay 
> 
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Andy kinch <kinchmusic@...> wrote:
> >
> > 
> > For those interested, I've added some pics to the members area.
> > 
> > Andy K
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: fdoddy <fdoddy@...>
> > To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Sat, 3 Sep 2011 17:23
> > Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > I missed the sampling rate on first read. 22.05 Fs is unacceptable. I'd rather sample at a lower bit rate than sacrifice sampling frequency. Remember the old Roland samplers? They were only 12bit ...don't know if they ever went to 16, but they sounded great...it's all about the oversampling filters.
> > 
> > 
> > fritz
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: tron400 <tron400@...>
> > To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Sat, Sep 3, 2011 8:20 am
> > Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Most commercial sample sets are 44 K.
> > 
> > Bernie
> > 
> > --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, john barrick <barrickjohn262@> wrote:
> > >
> > > It's surprising that it's that low - I worked in television for about 20
> > > years and we were doing most of our audio at 44 K.
> > > 
> > > On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 6:23 PM, tron400 <tron400@> wrote:
> > > 
> > > > **
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > But does batch-converting 16 bit to 24 bit improve the sound? I would think
> > > > that resampling would be necessary. Also the Pinder samples were sampled at
> > > > 22,050 Hz. There's lots of room for improvement there.
> > > >
> > > > Bernie
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > john barrick
> > > 
> > > *Leo got it right the first time*
> > > *then he added a second pickup and got it righter*
> > >
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > I missed the sampling rate on first read. 22.05 Fs is unacceptable. I'd rather sample at a lower bit rate than sacrifice sampling frequency. Remember the old Roland samplers? They were only 12bit ...don't know if they ever went to 16, but they sounded great...it's all about the oversampling filters.
> > 
> > 
> > fritz
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: tron400 <tron400@...>
> > To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Sat, Sep 3, 2011 8:20 am
> > Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > Most commercial sample sets are 44 K.
> > 
> > Bernie
> > 
> > --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, john barrick <barrickjohn262@> wrote:
> > >
> > > It's surprising that it's that low - I worked in television for about 20
> > > years and we were doing most of our audio at 44 K.
> > > 
> > > On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 6:23 PM, tron400 <tron400@> wrote:
> > > 
> > > > **
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > But does batch-converting 16 bit to 24 bit improve the sound? I would think
> > > > that resampling would be necessary. Also the Pinder samples were sampled at
> > > > 22,050 Hz. There's lots of room for improvement there.
> > > >
> > > > Bernie
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > john barrick
> > > 
> > > *Leo got it right the first time*
> > > *then he added a second pickup and got it righter*
> > >
> >
> 
>

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2011-09-05 by Andy kinch

Hi Hessel.

Yes! 

Is there a more sombre sound in the entire library?  No!

A






-----Original Message-----
From: Hessel Herder <hessel@soundscape-worldwide.com>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Mon, 5 Sep 2011 20:01
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D


 


Hi Andy


Is the M300 string B program  the solo violin?


Cheers,H



Op 5 sep. 2011 om 19:46 heeft Andy kinch <kinchmusic@aol.com> het volgende geschreven:




  


Clay.
All 100 voices seem to have the extra 2 notes. If there is any pitch shifting going on it's been well implemented. Markus did say that some had the extra notes recorded but never used till now. But I would guess some but not all.
Interesting that m300 strings A and B are available as 2 separate voices, lower register and higher, so you get everything!
 
Andy





-----Original Message-----
From: ClayE <ecclesreinson@rogers.com>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Mon, 5 Sep 2011 16:50
Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D


  

Thanks for posting the pics Andy. Do all 100 voices have the low F and F# ? Do some of them sound pitch shifted? I wouldn't think that he would have recordings of those notes for all 100 voices.

The two additional notes may not seem like a big deal, but when you need them, you need them. Sometimes the middle F just will not do it!

Clay 

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Andy kinch <kinchmusic@...> wrote:
Show quoted textHide quoted text
>
> 
> For those interested, I've added some pics to the members area.
> 
> Andy K
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: fdoddy <fdoddy@...>
> To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Sat, 3 Sep 2011 17:23
> Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> I missed the sampling rate on first read. 22.05 Fs is unacceptable. I'd rather sample at a lower bit rate than sacrifice sampling frequency. Remember the old Roland samplers? They were only 12bit ...don't know if they ever went to 16, but they sounded great...it's all about the oversampling filters.
> 
> 
> fritz
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tron400 <tron400@...>
> To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Sat, Sep 3, 2011 8:20 am
> Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Most commercial sample sets are 44 K.
> 
> Bernie
> 
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, john barrick <barrickjohn262@> wrote:
> >
> > It's surprising that it's that low - I worked in television for about 20
> > years and we were doing most of our audio at 44 K.
> > 
> > On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 6:23 PM, tron400 <tron400@> wrote:
> > 
> > > **
> > >
> > >
> > > But does batch-converting 16 bit to 24 bit improve the sound? I would think
> > > that resampling would be necessary. Also the Pinder samples were sampled at
> > > 22,050 Hz. There's lots of room for improvement there.
> > >
> > > Bernie
> > >
> > > --
> > john barrick
> > 
> > *Leo got it right the first time*
> > *then he added a second pickup and got it righter*
> >
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> I missed the sampling rate on first read. 22.05 Fs is unacceptable. I'd rather sample at a lower bit rate than sacrifice sampling frequency. Remember the old Roland samplers? They were only 12bit ...don't know if they ever went to 16, but they sounded great...it's all about the oversampling filters.
> 
> 
> fritz
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tron400 <tron400@...>
> To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Sat, Sep 3, 2011 8:20 am
> Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Most commercial sample sets are 44 K.
> 
> Bernie
> 
> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, john barrick <barrickjohn262@> wrote:
> >
> > It's surprising that it's that low - I worked in television for about 20
> > years and we were doing most of our audio at 44 K.
> > 
> > On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 6:23 PM, tron400 <tron400@> wrote:
> > 
> > > **
> > >
> > >
> > > But does batch-converting 16 bit to 24 bit improve the sound? I would think
> > > that resampling would be necessary. Also the Pinder samples were sampled at
> > > 22,050 Hz. There's lots of room for improvement there.
> > >
> > > Bernie
> > >
> > > --
> > john barrick
> > 
> > *Leo got it right the first time*
> > *then he added a second pickup and got it righter*
> >
>

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D

2011-09-05 by Hessel Herder

Love it! :)



Op 5 sep. 2011 om 21:28 heeft Andy kinch <kinchmusic@aol.com> het volgende geschreven:
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> Hi Hessel.
>  
> Yes!
>  
> Is there a more sombre sound in the entire library?  No!
>  
> A
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Hessel Herder <hessel@soundscape-worldwide.com>
> To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Mon, 5 Sep 2011 20:01
> Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
> 
>  
> Hi Andy
> 
> Is the M300 string B program  the solo violin?
> 
> Cheers,H
> 
> 
> Op 5 sep. 2011 om 19:46 heeft Andy kinch <kinchmusic@aol.com> het volgende geschreven:
> 
>>  
>> 
>> Clay.
>> All 100 voices seem to have the extra 2 notes. If there is any pitch shifting going on it's been well implemented. Markus did say that some had the extra notes recorded but never used till now. But I would guess some but not all.
>> Interesting that m300 strings A and B are available as 2 separate voices, lower register and higher, so you get everything!
>>  
>> Andy
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: ClayE <ecclesreinson@rogers.com>
>> To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
>> Sent: Mon, 5 Sep 2011 16:50
>> Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
>> 
>>  
>> Thanks for posting the pics Andy. Do all 100 voices have the low F and F# ? Do some of them sound pitch shifted? I wouldn't think that he would have recordings of those notes for all 100 voices.
>> 
>> The two additional notes may not seem like a big deal, but when you need them, you need them. Sometimes the middle F just will not do it!
>> 
>> Clay 
>> 
>> --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Andy kinch <kinchmusic@...> wrote:
>> >
>> > 
>> > For those interested, I've added some pics to the members area.
>> > 
>> > Andy K
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: fdoddy <fdoddy@...>
>> > To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
>> > Sent: Sat, 3 Sep 2011 17:23
>> > Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
>> > I missed the sampling rate on first read. 22.05 Fs is unacceptable. I'd rather sample at a lower bit rate than sacrifice sampling frequency. Remember the old Roland samplers? They were only 12bit ...don't know if they ever went to 16, but they sounded great...it's all about the oversampling filters.
>> > 
>> > 
>> > fritz
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: tron400 <tron400@...>
>> > To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
>> > Sent: Sat, Sep 3, 2011 8:20 am
>> > Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
>> > Most commercial sample sets are 44 K.
>> > 
>> > Bernie
>> > 
>> > --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, john barrick <barrickjohn262@> wrote:
>> > >
>> > > It's surprising that it's that low - I worked in television for about 20
>> > > years and we were doing most of our audio at 44 K.
>> > > 
>> > > On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 6:23 PM, tron400 <tron400@> wrote:
>> > > 
>> > > > **
>> > > >
>> > > >
>> > > > But does batch-converting 16 bit to 24 bit improve the sound? I would think
>> > > > that resampling would be necessary. Also the Pinder samples were sampled at
>> > > > 22,050 Hz. There's lots of room for improvement there.
>> > > >
>> > > > Bernie
>> > > >
>> > > > --
>> > > john barrick
>> > > 
>> > > *Leo got it right the first time*
>> > > *then he added a second pickup and got it righter*
>> > >
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
>> > 
>> > I missed the sampling rate on first read. 22.05 Fs is unacceptable. I'd rather sample at a lower bit rate than sacrifice sampling frequency. Remember the old Roland samplers? They were only 12bit ...don't know if they ever went to 16, but they sounded great...it's all about the oversampling filters.
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>> > 
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: tron400 <tron400@...>
>> > To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
>> > Sent: Sat, Sep 3, 2011 8:20 am
>> > Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
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>> > Most commercial sample sets are 44 K.
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>> > Bernie
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>> > --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, john barrick <barrickjohn262@> wrote:
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>> > > It's surprising that it's that low - I worked in television for about 20
>> > > years and we were doing most of our audio at 44 K.
>> > > 
>> > > On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 6:23 PM, tron400 <tron400@> wrote:
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>> > > > But does batch-converting 16 bit to 24 bit improve the sound? I would think
>> > > > that resampling would be necessary. Also the Pinder samples were sampled at
>> > > > 22,050 Hz. There's lots of room for improvement there.
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>> > > > Bernie
>> > > >
>> > > > --
>> > > john barrick
>> > > 
>> > > *Leo got it right the first time*
>> > > *then he added a second pickup and got it righter*
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