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On Thu, 18 May 2006, Markus Resch wrote:


thanks markus.
that answers my questions completely.

again, sorry if this has already been addressed, i just didn't
recall the issue coming up, and i thought the answer could be
of use to everyone on the list [which is why i asked here instead
of via private email].

thanks!
...jeff


> Hi!
>
> Some info on the "new" frames.
>
> The first new frames from Mellotron Archives were made in 1993 and Dave
> was selling them in late 1993. The MkVI was introduced in early 1999.
>
> I do not know what exactly JK means by "Older tapes (8 sec.) will do
> fine in new frames, but not conversely", but the new tapes from
> mellotron.com have been working fine in the old frames since 1990, and
> continue to do so. Of course old tapes can be fitted in the new frames.
>
> Concerning the original question: Since the tapes from Mellotron
> Archives are delivered with extra length it's very easy to adapt them to
> the needed playing time, up to 10 secs in a MkVI frame. Of course that
> only makes sense with the sounds that are that long, like the Oboe for
> example.
>
> Longer tapes make both old and new frames a bit less convenient to
> handle, so it's basically up to the user to decide.
>
> Best
>
> Markus Resch
> Mellotron Archives
>