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M400s

2011-10-01 by Andy kinch

This has probably been asked before, but can anyone tell me whether when the M400 came onto the market, there were new recordings made, or did they use the original MK2 sounds? (Or a mix maybe).

AK


Andy kinch
kinchmusic@aol.com

Re: [newmellotrongroup] M400s

2011-10-01 by Chris Dale

The MK II flutes and violins were re-equed for the M400.
Most are MK II sounds but there are special recordings for the 400 like cello and choir that were not in the MK II.
Someone has a complete list somewhere! Don't remember who.

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On Sat, Oct 1, 2011 at 7:24 AM, Andy kinch <kinchmusic@aol.com> wrote:

This has probably been asked before, but can anyone tell me whether when the M400 came onto the market, there were new recordings made, or did they use the original MK2 sounds? (Or a mix maybe).
AK

Andy kinch
kinchmusic@aol.com


Re: [newmellotrongroup] M400s

2011-10-01 by Andy kinch

Yes the violins did sound "different" IMO to what we now know as the Mk2 violins.
There was also my personal favourites Mixed Brass B which was "nasty"!

A


Andy kinch
kinchmusic@aol.com
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-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Dale <unobtainiumkeys@gmail.com>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sat, 1 Oct 2011 16:03
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] M400s


 


The MK II flutes and violins were re-equed for the M400.
 
Most are MK II sounds but there are special recordings for the 400 like cello and choir that were not in the MK II.
 
Someone has a complete list somewhere! Don't remember who.


On Sat, Oct 1, 2011 at 7:24 AM, Andy kinch <kinchmusic@aol.com> wrote:

  


This has probably been asked before, but can anyone tell me whether when the M400 came onto the market, there were new recordings made, or did they use the original MK2 sounds? (Or a mix maybe).
 
AK


Andy kinch
kinchmusic@aol.com

Re: [newmellotrongroup] M400s

2011-10-01 by djacques@csulb.edu

I changed out the tapes on my 400 for the Mark II violins, brass, and flutes. Sounds so much better.

Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

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From: Andy kinch <kinchmusic@aol.com>
Sender: <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Sat, 1 Oct 2011 12:01:28 -0400
To: <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
ReplyTo: <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] M400s

Yes the violins did sound "different" IMO to what we now know as the Mk2 violins.
There was also my personal favourites Mixed Brass B which was "nasty"!
A

Andy kinch
kinchmusic@aol.com


-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Dale <unobtainiumkeys@gmail.com>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sat, 1 Oct 2011 16:03
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] M400s

The MK II flutes and violins were re-equed for the M400.
Most are MK II sounds but there are special recordings for the 400 like cello and choir that were not in the MK II.
Someone has a complete list somewhere! Don't remember who.

On Sat, Oct 1, 2011 at 7:24 AM, Andy kinch <kinchmusic@aol.com> wrote:
This has probably been asked before, but can anyone tell me whether when the M400 came onto the market, there were new recordings made, or did they use the original MK2 sounds? (Or a mix maybe).
AK

Andy kinch
kinchmusic@aol.com

Re: [newmellotrongroup] M400s

2011-10-01 by Andy kinch

I agree, however, I site 2 tracks where the "400" strings sound superb..

Genesis: "Mad Man Moon",  and Strawbs "Tears and Pavan"

I rest my case!


Andy kinch
kinchmusic@aol.com
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-----Original Message-----
From: djacques <djacques@csulb.edu>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sat, 1 Oct 2011 17:19
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] M400s


 

I changed out the tapes on my 400 for the Mark II violins, brass, and flutes. Sounds so much better. 
Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
From: Andy kinch <kinchmusic@aol.com> 
Sender: <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> 
Date: Sat, 1 Oct 2011 12:01:28 -0400
To: <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
ReplyTo: <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> 
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] M400s


  

Yes the violins did sound "different" IMO to what we now know as the Mk2 violins.
There was also my personal favourites Mixed Brass B which was "nasty"!
 
A


Andy kinch
kinchmusic@aol.com




-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Dale <unobtainiumkeys@gmail.com>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sat, 1 Oct 2011 16:03
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] M400s


  


The MK II flutes and violins were re-equed for the M400.
 
Most are MK II sounds but there are special recordings for the 400 like cello and choir that were not in the MK II.
 
Someone has a complete list somewhere! Don't remember who.


On Sat, Oct 1, 2011 at 7:24 AM, Andy kinch <kinchmusic@aol.com> wrote:

  


This has probably been asked before, but can anyone tell me whether when the M400 came onto the market, there were new recordings made, or did they use the original MK2 sounds? (Or a mix maybe).
 
AK


Andy kinch
kinchmusic@aol.com













Yes the violins did sound "different" IMO to what we now know as the Mk2 violins.
There was also my personal favourites Mixed Brass B which was "nasty"!
 
A


Andy kinch
kinchmusic@aol.com




-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Dale <unobtainiumkeys@gmail.com>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sat, 1 Oct 2011 16:03
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] M400s


  


The MK II flutes and violins were re-equed for the M400.
 
Most are MK II sounds but there are special recordings for the 400 like cello and choir that were not in the MK II.
 
Someone has a complete list somewhere! Don't remember who.


On Sat, Oct 1, 2011 at 7:24 AM, Andy kinch <kinchmusic@aol.com> wrote:

  


This has probably been asked before, but can anyone tell me whether when the M400 came onto the market, there were new recordings made, or did they use the original MK2 sounds? (Or a mix maybe).
 
AK


Andy kinch
kinchmusic@aol.com

Re: [newmellotrongroup] M400s

2011-10-01 by tronbros

Very azimuthy though which was typical of London tapes.

M

mellotronics.co.uk
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On 1 Oct 2011, at 17:37, Andy kinch <kinchmusic@aol.com> wrote:

> I agree, however, I site 2 tracks where the "400" strings sound superb..
>  
> Genesis: "Mad Man Moon",  and Strawbs "Tears and Pavan"
>  
> I rest my case!
> 
> Andy kinch
> kinchmusic@aol.com
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: djacques <djacques@csulb.edu>
> To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Sat, 1 Oct 2011 17:19
> Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] M400s
> 
>  
> I changed out the tapes on my 400 for the Mark II violins, brass, and flutes. Sounds so much better.
> Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
> From: Andy kinch <kinchmusic@aol.com>
> Sender: <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
> Date: Sat, 1 Oct 2011 12:01:28 -0400
> To: <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
> ReplyTo: <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] M400s
> 
>  
> Yes the violins did sound "different" IMO to what we now know as the Mk2 violins.
> There was also my personal favourites Mixed Brass B which was "nasty"!
>  
> A
> 
> Andy kinch
> kinchmusic@aol.com
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chris Dale <unobtainiumkeys@gmail.com>
> To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Sat, 1 Oct 2011 16:03
> Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] M400s
> 
>  
> The MK II flutes and violins were re-equed for the M400.
>  
> Most are MK II sounds but there are special recordings for the 400 like cello and choir that were not in the MK II.
>  
> Someone has a complete list somewhere! Don't remember who.
> 
> On Sat, Oct 1, 2011 at 7:24 AM, Andy kinch <kinchmusic@aol.com> wrote:
>  
> This has probably been asked before, but can anyone tell me whether when the M400 came onto the market, there were new recordings made, or did they use the original MK2 sounds? (Or a mix maybe).
>  
> AK
> 
> Andy kinch
> kinchmusic@aol.com
> 
>

RE: [newmellotrongroup] M400s

2011-10-01 by John Wright

Hi Andy,
une
I'm with you on "Mad Man Moon".  May be my favorite use of strings Banks
did.  Song not mentioned a lot, but a top 5 Genesis tune IMO.
 
Regards,
 
John
#911


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	From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy kinch
	Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2011 12:37 PM
	To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
	Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] M400s
	
	
	  

	
	I agree, however, I site 2 tracks where the "400" strings sound
superb..
	 
	Genesis: "Mad Man Moon",  and Strawbs "Tears and Pavan"
	 
	I rest my case!
	
	
	Andy kinch
	kinchmusic@aol.com
	


	-----Original Message-----
	From: djacques <djacques@csulb.edu>
	To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
	Sent: Sat, 1 Oct 2011 17:19
	Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] M400s
	
	
	  
	I changed out the tapes on my 400 for the Mark II violins,
brass, and flutes. Sounds so much better. 
	Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
________________________________

	From: Andy kinch <kinchmusic@aol.com> 
	Sender: <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> 
	Date: Sat, 1 Oct 2011 12:01:28 -0400
	To: <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
	ReplyTo: <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com> 
	Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] M400s

	  
	
	Yes the violins did sound "different" IMO to what we now know as
the Mk2 violins.
	There was also my personal favourites Mixed Brass B which was
"nasty"!
	 
	A
	
	
	Andy kinch
	kinchmusic@aol.com
	


	-----Original Message-----
	From: Chris Dale <unobtainiumkeys@gmail.com>
	To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
	Sent: Sat, 1 Oct 2011 16:03
	Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] M400s
	
	
	  
	The MK II flutes and violins were re-equed for the M400.
	 
	Most are MK II sounds but there are special recordings for the
400 like cello and choir that were not in the MK II.
	 
	Someone has a complete list somewhere! Don't remember who.
	
	
	On Sat, Oct 1, 2011 at 7:24 AM, Andy kinch <kinchmusic@aol.com>
wrote:
	

		
		  
		
		
		This has probably been asked before, but can anyone tell
me whether when the M400 came onto the market, there were new recordings
made, or did they use the original MK2 sounds? (Or a mix maybe).
		 
		AK
		
		
		Andy kinch
		kinchmusic@aol.com

Re: [newmellotrongroup] M400s

2011-10-01 by David Jacques

I have the Pinder Mark II 3 violins, my own two mark II 3 violins, and the 400 3 violins loaded into my Motif XS.  I mix between the four of these to get my tron sounds,  

Sent from my iPad
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On Oct 1, 2011, at 10:20 AM, John Wright <john.wright@consona.com> wrote:

> Hi Andy,
> une
> I'm with you on "Mad Man Moon".  May be my favorite use of strings Banks did.  Song not mentioned a lot, but a top 5 Genesis tune IMO.
>  
> Regards,
>  
> John
> #911
> 
> From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy kinch
> Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2011 12:37 PM
> To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] M400s
> 
>  
> 
> I agree, however, I site 2 tracks where the "400" strings sound superb..
>  
> Genesis: "Mad Man Moon",  and Strawbs "Tears and Pavan"
>  
> I rest my case!
> 
> Andy kinch
> kinchmusic@aol.com
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: djacques <djacques@csulb.edu>
> To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Sat, 1 Oct 2011 17:19
> Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] M400s
> 
>  
> I changed out the tapes on my 400 for the Mark II violins, brass, and flutes. Sounds so much better.
> Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
> From: Andy kinch <kinchmusic@aol.com>
> Sender: <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
> Date: Sat, 1 Oct 2011 12:01:28 -0400
> To: <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
> ReplyTo: <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] M400s
> 
>  
> Yes the violins did sound "different" IMO to what we now know as the Mk2 violins.
> There was also my personal favourites Mixed Brass B which was "nasty"!
>  
> A
> 
> Andy kinch
> kinchmusic@aol.com
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chris Dale <unobtainiumkeys@gmail.com>
> To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Sat, 1 Oct 2011 16:03
> Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] M400s
> 
>  
> The MK II flutes and violins were re-equed for the M400.
>  
> Most are MK II sounds but there are special recordings for the 400 like cello and choir that were not in the MK II.
>  
> Someone has a complete list somewhere! Don't remember who.
> 
> On Sat, Oct 1, 2011 at 7:24 AM, Andy kinch <kinchmusic@aol.com> wrote:
>  
> This has probably been asked before, but can anyone tell me whether when the M400 came onto the market, there were new recordings made, or did they use the original MK2 sounds? (Or a mix maybe).
>  
> AK
> 
> Andy kinch
> kinchmusic@aol.com
> 
>

Re: [newmellotrongroup] M400s

2011-10-02 by lsf5275@aol.com

Dave,
 
I didn't know you had a Mark II.
 
 
In a message dated 10/1/2011 6:53:34 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
djacques@csulb.edu writes:

 
 
 
I have the Pinder Mark II 3 violins, my own two mark II 3 violins, and  the 
400 3 violins loaded into my Motif XS.  I mix between the four of  these to 
get my tron sounds,  

Sent from my iPad

On Oct 1, 2011, at 10:20 AM, John Wright <_john.wright@consona.com_ 
(mailto:john.wright@consona.com) >  wrote:





 
Hi Andy,
une
I'm with you on "Mad Man Moon".  May be my  favorite use of strings Banks 
did.  Song not mentioned a lot, but a top  5 Genesis tune IMO.
 
Regards,
 
John
#911


 
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(mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com)   [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy  
kinch
Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2011 12:37 PM
To: _newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com_ 
(mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com) 
Subject:  Re: [newmellotrongroup] M400s




I agree, however, I site 2 tracks where the "400" strings sound  superb..
 
Genesis: "Mad Man Moon",  and Strawbs "Tears and Pavan"
 
I rest my case!


Andy kinch
_kinchmusic@aol.com_ (mailto:kinchmusic@aol.com) 



-----Original  Message-----
From: djacques <_djacques@csulb.edu_ (mailto:djacques@csulb.edu) >
To:  newmellotrongroup <_newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com_ 
(mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com) >
Sent:  Sat, 1 Oct 2011 17:19
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] M400s


 
 
 
I changed out the tapes on my 400 for the Mark II violins, brass, and  
flutes. Sounds so much better.  
Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
 
____________________________________
From: Andy kinch <_kinchmusic@aol.com_ (mailto:kinchmusic@aol.com) > 
Sender: <_newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com_ 
(mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com) >  
Date: Sat, 1 Oct 2011 12:01:28 -0400
To: <_newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com_ 
(mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com) >
ReplyTo: <_newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com_ 
(mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com) >  
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] M400s



 
Yes the violins did sound "different" IMO to what we now know as the  Mk2 
violins.
There was also my personal favourites Mixed Brass B which was  "nasty"!
 
A


Andy kinch
_kinchmusic@aol.com_ (mailto:kinchmusic@aol.com) 



-----Original  Message-----
From: Chris Dale <_unobtainiumkeys@gmail.com_ 
(mailto:unobtainiumkeys@gmail.com) >
To:  newmellotrongroup <_newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com_ 
(mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com) >
Sent:  Sat, 1 Oct 2011 16:03
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] M400s


 
 
 
 
The MK II flutes and violins were re-equed for the M400.
 
Most are MK II sounds but there are special recordings for the 400  like 
cello and choir that were not in the MK II.
 
Someone has a complete list somewhere! Don't remember  who.


On Sat, Oct 1, 2011 at 7:24 AM, Andy kinch <_kinchmusic@aol.com_ 
(mailto:kinchmusic@aol.com) >  wrote:


 
 
 

This has probably  been asked before, but can anyone tell me whether when 
the M400 came  onto the market, there were new recordings made, or did they 
use the  original MK2 sounds? (Or a mix maybe).
 
AK


Andy kinch
_kinchmusic@aol.com_ (mailto:kinchmusic@aol.com)

Re: [newmellotrongroup] M400s

2011-10-02 by djacques@csulb.edu

I don't. I wish I did. I meant my mark II tapes.

Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

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Sender: <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Sat, 1 Oct 2011 21:26:50 -0400
To: <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
ReplyTo: <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] M400s

Dave,
I didn't know you had a Mark II.
In a message dated 10/1/2011 6:53:34 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, djacques@csulb.edu writes:

I have the Pinder Mark II 3 violins, my own two mark II 3 violins, and the 400 3 violins loaded into my Motif XS. I mix between the four of these to get my tron sounds,

Sent from my iPad

On Oct 1, 2011, at 10:20 AM, John Wright <john.wright@consona.com> wrote:

Hi Andy,
une
I'm with you on "Mad Man Moon". May be my favorite use of strings Banks did. Song not mentioned a lot, but a top 5 Genesis tune IMO.
Regards,
John
#911

From: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy kinch
Sent: Saturday, October 01, 2011 12:37 PM
To: newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] M400s

I agree, however, I site 2 tracks where the "400" strings sound superb..
Genesis: "Mad Man Moon", and Strawbs "Tears and Pavan"
I rest my case!



-----Original Message-----
From: djacques <djacques@csulb.edu>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sat, 1 Oct 2011 17:19
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] M400s

I changed out the tapes on my 400 for the Mark II violins, brass, and flutes. Sounds so much better.
Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
From: Andy kinch <kinchmusic@aol.com>
Date: Sat, 1 Oct 2011 12:01:28 -0400
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] M400s

Yes the violins did sound "different" IMO to what we now know as the Mk2 violins.
There was also my personal favourites Mixed Brass B which was "nasty"!
A



-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Dale <unobtainiumkeys@gmail.com>
To: newmellotrongroup <newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sat, 1 Oct 2011 16:03
Subject: Re: [newmellotrongroup] M400s

The MK II flutes and violins were re-equed for the M400.
Most are MK II sounds but there are special recordings for the 400 like cello and choir that were not in the MK II.
Someone has a complete list somewhere! Don't remember who.

On Sat, Oct 1, 2011 at 7:24 AM, Andy kinch <kinchmusic@aol.com> wrote:
This has probably been asked before, but can anyone tell me whether when the M400 came onto the market, there were new recordings made, or did they use the original MK2 sounds? (Or a mix maybe).
AK


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