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egrefin
Published on 06/19/07 at 10:20
The Mellotron used tapes with prerecorded sounds. It is the ancestor of the modern sampler.
Under each key, there is a read head and magnetic tape.
The bands are looped (contrary to a widespread too) but have a length that allows you to play a sound for 8 seconds or less. Reached the end of the tape, you must release the key to the band returns to its original position.
In the M400, the bands have three tracks (ie 3 different sounds) and are mounted in a rack interchangeable. To change the sounds, a selector can select one of three tracks or to mix two adjacent tracks (a + b or b + c). For three additional new sounds, it is necessary to change tape rack, an operation that requires a few minutes (!)
- 35-key keyboard
- Controls: volume, tone, pitch (speed control motor), switch tracks (a / b / c)
- Audio output jack of 6.35 (or XLR on some M400)
- Total Polyphony 37 Notes
UTILIZATION
- Use very simple: it is plugged in, it is connected to an amplifier or a table, and that's it.
SOUNDS
Sounds typical and unique: flute (on Strawberry Fields Forever), violins (Genesis, Yes, King Crimson, Moody Blues ...), cello, vocals ...
Mellotron's comeback in music production for several years now.
OVERALL OPINION
Passionate mellotrons for many years, I have two models available: one with two racks M400 and M300 sounds. They are unique and irreplaceable instruments. Rather than describe in detail the characteristics of these legendary machines, I invite you to visit my website Candor Chasma: http://www.mellotron.fr/
This site is the main source speaking on the Mellotron.
David
Under each key, there is a read head and magnetic tape.
The bands are looped (contrary to a widespread too) but have a length that allows you to play a sound for 8 seconds or less. Reached the end of the tape, you must release the key to the band returns to its original position.
In the M400, the bands have three tracks (ie 3 different sounds) and are mounted in a rack interchangeable. To change the sounds, a selector can select one of three tracks or to mix two adjacent tracks (a + b or b + c). For three additional new sounds, it is necessary to change tape rack, an operation that requires a few minutes (!)
- 35-key keyboard
- Controls: volume, tone, pitch (speed control motor), switch tracks (a / b / c)
- Audio output jack of 6.35 (or XLR on some M400)
- Total Polyphony 37 Notes
UTILIZATION
- Use very simple: it is plugged in, it is connected to an amplifier or a table, and that's it.
SOUNDS
Sounds typical and unique: flute (on Strawberry Fields Forever), violins (Genesis, Yes, King Crimson, Moody Blues ...), cello, vocals ...
Mellotron's comeback in music production for several years now.
OVERALL OPINION
Passionate mellotrons for many years, I have two models available: one with two racks M400 and M300 sounds. They are unique and irreplaceable instruments. Rather than describe in detail the characteristics of these legendary machines, I invite you to visit my website Candor Chasma: http://www.mellotron.fr/
This site is the main source speaking on the Mellotron.
David