> > That's been kind of out of style for a bit. Hmhmhmmh. > > > > (more) Seriously....the mellotron is merely a rhythm machine. > > No it isn't. The Mellotron is the first "sample based" keyboard. It uses reels of > tape loops with one for each note on the keyboard. When you strike a note, a playback > head makes contact with the tape. > > Changing the sound requires changing the tape. The cartridges are huge and some have > more than one sound on them. > > S
It's a sample-based rhythm machine. It plays some fixed, but alternatable accompaniment, and you ornament.
Consider it high comedy....sincere tragedy....whatever...don't take it personally.
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