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2010-11-22 by Charles
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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)
2010-11-22 by John Wright
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)
2010-11-22 by Tom Doncourt
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 DHas anyone heard if Markus is shipping his new digital machine yet? Or heard any feedback about it? (I have seen all the Youtube footage)
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:
> > 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) >
2010-11-22 by Tony
----- Original Message -----From: feline1973Sent: Monday, November 22, 2010 11:03 AMSubject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 DHe 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:
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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)
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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
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:
> > 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) > > >
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...
2010-11-23 by Tony
----- Original Message -----From: lsf5275@aol.comSent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 10:59 AMSubject: 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.FrankIn 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...
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
----- Original Message ----- 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...
2010-11-23 by Tony
----- Original Message -----From: lsf5275@aol.comSent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 12:23 PMSubject: 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 -----From: lsf5275@aol.comSent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 10:59 AMSubject: 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.FrankIn 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...
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
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! ________________________________ 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
2010-11-23 by Tony
----- Original Message -----From: lsf5275@aol.comSent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 2:46 PMSubject: 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 ScienceDr. Death
2010-11-23 by Tony
Now that's funny, I don't care who you are! :-) Tony
----- 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. Death2010-11-23 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?
2010-11-24 by Pomeroy RH Ranch
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 ScienceDr. Death
2010-11-24 by Chris Dale
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.TonyPS if you're still above ground, it's not too late Frank.Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 2:46 PMSubject: 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 ScienceDr. Death
2010-11-24 by Chris Dale
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?
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?
2010-11-24 by fdoddy@aol.com
shit! I never made it out of 3rd year at college. fd
-----Original Message-----
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. Death2010-11-29 by Charles
Just found this demo of the new machine: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VhKea6vNx0 --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, fdoddy@... wrote:
> > > 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 >
2010-11-29 by tronbros
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 > > > >
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
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
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 >> > >> > >
2010-11-30 by Charles
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 > >> > > >> > > > > >
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:
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
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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?
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?
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?
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?
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?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?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:> > 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 > >> > > >> > > > > >
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:
> >> > > >> > Yes it is, and has been. > >> > > >> > Summa Cum Laude, B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. > >> > > >> > Computer Science > >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > Dr. Death > >> > > >> > > > > >
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:
> > 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, 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 > > > >> > > > > >> > > > > > > > > > > > >
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:
> > 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 > > >> > > > >> > > > > > > > > >
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:
> > 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. >
2010-11-30 by Tom Doncourt
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:
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2010-11-30 by David Jacques
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:
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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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> 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.
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>  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.
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> Mark
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> --- On Tue, 30/11/10, Charles wrote:
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> To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
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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 ________________________________
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:
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 ____________________________________
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:
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:
> > 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 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >  > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 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 > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
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 NEW for iPad! MELLOTRONICS M3000HD US Sales East: Jimmy Moore (http://JMoore6397@aol.com/) US Sales West: Paul Cox (http://pjc56@earthlink.net/) myspace.com/chloesmithmusic 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.
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:
> > 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 > > > In a message dated 30/11/2010 14:09:08 GMT Standard Time, > charel196@... 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. >
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
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.
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:
From: lsf5275@aol.com <lsf5275@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Received: Wednesday, 1 December, 2010, 9:58 AM
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.2010-11-30 by Charles
$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 > > > > > > > >  > > > > > > > > > > > > > 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@... 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. >
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
$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 > > > > > > > >  > > > > > > > > > > > > > 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@... 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. >
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:
> > 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@...> wrote: > > From: Charles <charel196@...> > Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D > To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com > Received: Wednesday, 1 December, 2010, 10:56 AM > > > > > > > > Â > > > > > > > > > > $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 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ÃÂ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 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. > > > ÃÂ > > > > > > 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.ÃÂ That's dedication.......and he loves > > > it. > > > >
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. > > Mark > --- On Wed, 1/12/10, Charles <charel196@...> wrote: > > From: Charles <charel196@...> > Subject: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D > To: _newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com_ (mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com) > Received: Wednesday, 1 December, 2010, 10:56 AM > > > > > > > >  > > > > > > > > > > $1995 USD..extra for custom finishes (wood) > > > > --- In _newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com_ (mailto: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_ (mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com) > > > Received: Wednesday, 1 December, 2010, 9:58 AM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >  > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 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@ 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. > > > >
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.
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2010-12-01 by David Jacques
>>“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
2010-12-01 by Gary Brumm
Hi David! .....I've been called both...probably rightly so.... :)
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!! :)
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:
> > 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 >
2010-12-01 by Tony
----- Original Message -----From: Gary BrummSent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 10:00 PMSubject: RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
Hi David! ..Ive 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 thats a complement guys J !!
Cheers All!! J
2010-12-01 by Mark Wallis
----- Original Message -----From: Gary BrummSent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 10:00 PMSubject: RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 DHi 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
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).
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. ________________________________
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).
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:
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).
2010-12-01 by Tom Doncourt
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.
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).
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).
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?
2010-12-02 by Daniel
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 <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 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >  > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 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@ 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. > > >
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:> > $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 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >  > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 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@ 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. > > >
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.
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> > From: lsf5275@
> > Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: M4000 D
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> > tow at every gig. That's dedication.......and he loves
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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:
> > 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 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >  > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 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@ 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. > > > > > >
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,
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> Where did you find the info on the rackmount? I searched but didn't see it.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Gary
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> 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
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> > >
> > > 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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> > > 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
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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:
> > 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 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >  > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 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@ 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. > > > > > > > > > >
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:> > 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 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >  > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 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@ 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. > > > > > >
2010-12-03 by markpringnz
replied to wrong email, this was about the mouse eaten mellotron. --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Mark Pring <markpringnz@...> wrote:
> > 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 > > > > > To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com<mailto:newmellotrongroup%40yahoogroups.com> > > > > > Received: Wednesday, 1 December, 2010, 9:58 AM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Ã > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 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. > > > > > Ã > > > > > > > > > > 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.Ã That's dedication.......and he loves > > > > > it. > > > > > > > > > > > > >
2011-09-01 by mellotronmadness
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
-----Original Message----- From: mellotronmadness <mellotronmadness@yahoo.com.au> To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thu, 1 Sep 2011 4:55 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
2011-09-01 by Mark Wallis
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 --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Mark Wallis <markstuartwallis@...> wrote:
> > > '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... > > To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com > From: kinchmusic@... > Date: Thu, 1 Sep 2011 03:11:27 -0400 > Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 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 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: mellotronmadness <mellotronmadness@...> > > To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> > > Sent: Thu, 1 Sep 2011 4:55 > > 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 >
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) fritz 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
-----Original Message-----
From: Andy kinch <kinchmusic@aol.com>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thu, Sep 1, 2011 3:11 am
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D
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
-----Original Message-----
From: mellotronmadness <mellotronmadness@yahoo.com.au>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thu, 1 Sep 2011 4:55
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
Mark2011-09-01 by tron400
I never new that the MkVI is a "working version" of an M400. Very interesting. Bernie --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, fdoddy@... wrote:
> > 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) > > fritz > > > > > 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 > > > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Andy kinch <kinchmusic@...> > To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Thu, Sep 1, 2011 3:11 am > Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] M4000 D > > > > > > > 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 > > > > > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: mellotronmadness <mellotronmadness@...> > To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Thu, 1 Sep 2011 4:55 > 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 >
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.... :)
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 Mark
2011-09-01 by john barrick
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
-----Original Message----- From: Gary Brumm <gabru@comsec.net> To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thu, 1 Sep 2011 17:13 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
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
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_ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYKe7a7lc-E&feature=related) < /div> Mark
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 -----Original Message-----
From: Gary Brumm <gabru@comsec.net> To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thu, 1 Sep 2011 17:13 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) [_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
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? Op 1 sep. 2011 om 19:35 heeft 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 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 > > > 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 > > >
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
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
2011-09-01 by mellotronmadness
Thanks Andy. --- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, Andy kinch <kinchmusic@...> wrote:
> > > 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 > > > > > > > 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 awayâ¦. 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 >
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
-----Original Message-----
From: Gary Brumm <gabru@comsec.net>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
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>
Mark2011-09-01 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! :)
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*
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
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*
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
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*
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
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*
2011-09-02 by john barrick
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
2011-09-02 by Gary Brumm
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*
2011-09-02 by Gary Brumm
...and I do appreciate that! :)
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*
2011-09-02 by john barrick
…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
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*
2011-09-02 by Mike Dickson
�
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.
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:
> > 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 >
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:
> > 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
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:
> > 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
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
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:
> > 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 >
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
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 > > > >
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:
> > 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
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:
> > 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 > > > > > > > >
2011-09-03 by john barrick
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
2011-09-03 by tron400
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* >
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:
> > 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 ?
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:
> > 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* >
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
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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:> > 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 > > > > > > > >
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:> > 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* >
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..
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:
> > 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* >
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:
> > > 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* > > >
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:
> > > 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* > > >
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!
> > > 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* >> > >> > > > > > >
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:
> > 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* > > > > > > >
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:
> > > 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* > > >
2011-09-05 by Hessel Herder
Love it! :) Op 5 sep. 2011 om 21:28 heeft Andy kinch <kinchmusic@aol.com> het volgende geschreven:
> 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. >> > >> > >> > 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* >> > > >> > >> > >