Mellotronists

Hi Nic and all,

The Birotron info. is welcome as it is an enigmatic part of tape replay 
keyboard history.  To add to this, we went to see Peter Robinson yesterday 
and took along Chris Franke's Birotron No 5.  Needless to say Pete was 
knocked out to see that one had survived so well.  What we did learn is that 
out of the 13 produced, Peter personally threw away 5!!  Aaagh you cry.  
Aaagh indeed comes the reply.  So there are just 8 out there.  There was some 
discussion about the whereabouts of the others and I think some attempt will 
be made by Peter to try and contact the owners.  He also showed us some 
historical info, patents and the like so he is as greater horder as JB.

We'll have more to tell shortly but look forward to Nic's input.  One 
question to Nic; from what we can tell, the sounds that were specially 
recorded for the machine are Violins/String Section/Cello/Organ/Male 
Choir/Mixed Brass/Woodwind/Flute/Recorder.  We can find trace of anything 
else.  Do you recall another sound?  Thanks.

Best,

Martin
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