Mellotronists

Dear All,
 
As far as I can see recording from digital masters is the only  sensible way 
forward for consistent tapes.
 
We tried making a digital M400 but rejected it on the grounds that it  
sounded wrong when playing multiple notes. We also found that reproduction of  
Fairlight sounds were better than from a digital sampler (which is  ironic).
 
Other reasons such as the unique way that even the same note will be  
slightly different on each playing have been pointed out in previous  posts.
 
Norm