RE: [Mellotronists] I know it doesn´t involves mel lotroning...
2006-06-14 by Gene Stopp
Hi
Herman,
I do a
lot of things DIY, including building analog synths. DIY for me (and likely for
most or even all DIY'ers) started out as strong motivation, combined with lots
of spare time and little money. An M400 is actually a very precise bit of
metalwork. There are many places where a tiny deviation in distance can cause
tape playing issues or transport failure (which can damage the tape). The tape
frame itself isn't really demanding of the kind of precision in the
capstan/roller/pad area, but it does need to be free of anything that can cause
binding of the tapes. When I look at a frame, I see something that is exactly
what it needs to be - every angle and every dimension contribute to successful
tape behavior. Therefore it follows that the best way to make your own frame
would be to exactly duplicate the existing design. This would be a lot of time
and effort. You'd need the right springs, and the right rollers, and the
right turnbuckles, and the best source for those is to buy them from our friends
in England or Sweden. Add it all up and you might as well buy a brand new frame.
I bought one earlier this year from Streetly, and it is beautifully made. To me,
it is definitely worth the cost. And the time you save could be used for
playing!
- Gene
- Gene
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Hi guys!A couple of months ago I realeased my fifth solo record, "In The Right Sense" (En El Buen Sentido) here in Argentina. It´s an independant production and I played every instrument and vocals myself.I´m looking for a way to sell it in the U.S., how would you advice me to do it?I don´t know if Paypal works here in Argentina, but Western Union does (even though they have ridiculously high costs!).;I´m aiming at a final price of 8 dollars each copy, shipping included.what do you think?HermanP.S. my DIY tape frames topic remains unanswered... maybe it´s completely impossible.