I use soundfonts with mellotronsounds. Some soundfonts I've made myself some I've found at different places at internet during the last 10 years. I then use Cubase ver5 VST32 as a sequenserprogram in my laptop.
What I do (to get ready to play) on this video is nothing compared to switching tapes on a mellotron. You just don't do it on stage. Bring two mellotrons.
If you mean: "Whats the point in using mellotornsounds" Some people, love the sound.
If you mean: "Whats the point in making this thing to play mellotronsounds" - A real one is expensive to buy, if you find one.
A real mellotron has only three sounds. My little package gives reliability, has several mellotronsounds and it is easy to switch between the different sounds and last but not least, it was not expensive to build.
I also like to see the little babytron in my studio. I find it neat!
Oh okay,so it's just kinda nostalgic,A neat little conversation piece,the cabinet does look very good from what I can see,I misunderstood,I thought that this was meant to replace a real tape machine,I have had several trons and other obscure samplers from the 60's-70's,nothing really sounds like them,I use the computer as my sampler now to tho,it's much more time saving because it's somthing I don't use all the time.
First of all, I love the sound from a mellotron. Nothing can compare. Secondly I cannot afford one. Thirdly, now I can make music with the sound from a mellotron. I'm happy with that.
To me my MM400 has the look, but to someone who has had the real thing, it's either a big fake or, perhaps, a cute little creature, like a baby(-tron) :-)
You are not the only one. I've heard this wish from many people. I have no intention to build a mini-Hammond though, but admit it would look cute, together with this little treasure on stage.
Loving the `Mini-Magitron`...a lovely homage to the wonderful mellotron. Looks like the player is of a gigantic stature when sitting and playing the magitron.
what program are you running to get the sounds?
charlieonehorse 3 years ago
I use soundfonts with mellotronsounds. Some soundfonts I've made myself some I've found at different places at internet during the last 10 years. I then use Cubase ver5 VST32 as a sequenserprogram in my laptop.
maxbackstrom 3 years ago
Rick Wakeman and his amazing onstage keyboard arrangements :)
konked 4 years ago
Sorry, I can´t help laughing! That was fun!
Thanks! :-)
maxbackstrom 4 years ago
You're welcome!
Any 10-year old struggling in pianolessons should go and see some prog-band videos from 70's with the armada of keyboards :)
konked 4 years ago
I fully agree.
What I do (to get ready to play) on this video is nothing compared to switching tapes on a mellotron. You just don't do it on stage. Bring two mellotrons.
maxbackstrom 4 years ago
I really don't get it,whats the point?
A28285 4 years ago
If you mean: "Whats the point in using mellotornsounds" Some people, love the sound.
If you mean: "Whats the point in making this thing to play mellotronsounds" - A real one is expensive to buy, if you find one.
A real mellotron has only three sounds. My little package gives reliability, has several mellotronsounds and it is easy to switch between the different sounds and last but not least, it was not expensive to build.
I also like to see the little babytron in my studio. I find it neat!
maxbackstrom 4 years ago
Oh okay,so it's just kinda nostalgic,A neat little conversation piece,the cabinet does look very good from what I can see,I misunderstood,I thought that this was meant to replace a real tape machine,I have had several trons and other obscure samplers from the 60's-70's,nothing really sounds like them,I use the computer as my sampler now to tho,it's much more time saving because it's somthing I don't use all the time.
A28285 4 years ago
First of all, I love the sound from a mellotron. Nothing can compare. Secondly I cannot afford one. Thirdly, now I can make music with the sound from a mellotron. I'm happy with that.
To me my MM400 has the look, but to someone who has had the real thing, it's either a big fake or, perhaps, a cute little creature, like a baby(-tron) :-)
maxbackstrom 4 years ago
Love your creation. Good work my man. You should sell plans, etc for it for all of us who love the tron but can't afford the real thing.
CelticSpirit444 4 years ago
Thanks for the light!!!
it´s´a great delight to see this magic mellotron!!!
can you tell me what I need to build this beauty machine?
Do you have building instructions?
Please help me to build a Magitron!!!
I have the MTRON tapes, it will work?
progfriends 4 years ago
the cool part is that it has the smaller microkorg-style keyboard so my little fingers can play it....!
How about a Mellotron MkII with the typical one eighth-inch shellac finish and the matching dwarf-three-arse bench?
I'd like to see the mini-magiOptigan (little floppy disc slot in the front with respect to keeping the unit purposefully lo-fi)
mellotrongirl 4 years ago
what an awesome recreation. well done!
drkam6 4 years ago
Possibilities are unlimited for anyone who tries to create sometning never seen before, may it be a baby-Hammond organ or a baby-MKII.
maxbackstrom 4 years ago
Ha ha awsome. Would love to see a mini Hammond organ.
davcar23 4 years ago
You are not the only one. I've heard this wish from many people. I have no intention to build a mini-Hammond though, but admit it would look cute, together with this little treasure on stage.
maxbackstrom 4 years ago
Have to admit it looks better on this vid. than in reality... :P
ikr1sse 4 years ago
Loving the `Mini-Magitron`...a lovely homage to the wonderful mellotron. Looks like the player is of a gigantic stature when sitting and playing the magitron.
Johnnywr 4 years ago