@@JohnLRice You're the first one to post a Mellotron M4000D Mini demo using low mode. There are some really cool sounds in low mode. "16 strings" and "harpsichord acoustic" in low mode is mesmerizing.
@@theh0r5e90 Neumann KM183 mics, they are small diaphragm omni pattern. I had them positioned just above the ONDE with one pointing towards the front and one pointing towards the back.
the onde is such a wonderful experience. Great instrument pairing. My favorite two instruments with it so far have been the shbobo shnth and the monone norns
You are most welcome my friend! For use with synths one thing to avoid is loud low frequencies since it can start to rattle something inside. It "could" just be that my unit has a small defect, but it didn't seem worth it to ship it back to France to have them check it out. The larger and more expensive "Pyramide" with class A amps would likely be better than the ONDE for full range synth inputs. They also now offer a Pyramide model without built in amps (like a passive speaker) so you can save some money if you already have a good amp? www.la-voix-du-luthier.com/produit/pyramide-essential/
Thanks! I didn't order a special finish or anything (maybe it looks a little nicer than in real life because of the color grading I did in post processing? ;-)
Hey John, nice video. Do you know how the micro behaves when controlling an external synth over midi. Can you trigger lower/higher octaves on an external device when you use the shift toggle?
Hi, so sorry I missed your comment until now! 🤦♂️ I think the shift toggle only affects the internal mapping of the keyboard range. (I'm have to test it and it's not set up right now) The Micro has these MIDI settings in the menu: - Input Channel - Output Channel - Program Change: Sends ‘Program Change’ data 0-31 when turning ‘Select A’ in Playlist mode. - Bank Change: Sends ‘Bank Change’ data 0-15 when turning ‘Select B’ in Playlist mode. - Send Pitch: MIDI signal sent from pitch control knob. +/- 200 cent according to MIDI standard. - Transpose Output: The range of the MIDI data that is sent can be transposed up to three octaves up or down.
"Someday" I might do a proper demo where the left channel is the direct sound of various synths and the right channel is the mic'd ONDE? That way people could mute one side or the other to compare . . . .but doing proper demos takes me a long time and I have SO many other more important things to do . . . . . .
The Mellotron Micro? Yes, you can control it via its MIDI input with a larger keyboard, hardware sequencer, or computer etc to access the full tree octaves of sounds.
That's pretty daring to play Bach's Toccata and Fugue on the Mini with the limited keyboard. You made it sound really good though. I'm impressed.
haha, thanks much! 😅
@@JohnLRice You're the first one to post a Mellotron M4000D Mini demo using low mode. There are some really cool sounds in low mode. "16 strings" and "harpsichord acoustic" in low mode is mesmerizing.
@@stargate1555 😎👍
That's an amazing piece of kit man cool find
And amazing grace gave me goosebumps
Thanks so much my friend! :-)
@@JohnLRice I too would like to hear some more synthetic sounds through this I also didn't catch what microphones you were using
@@theh0r5e90 Neumann KM183 mics, they are small diaphragm omni pattern. I had them positioned just above the ONDE with one pointing towards the front and one pointing towards the back.
@@JohnLRice I really like those
@@theh0r5e90 They are wonderful mics! :-)
Such an impressive performance. I really enjoyed listening to this. You deserve a massive audience. You are so talented.
Thank you!
I've never seen the Mellotron Micro before, thanks for sharing.
You are most welcome, thanks for watching! :-)
the onde is such a wonderful experience. Great instrument pairing.
My favorite two instruments with it so far have been the shbobo shnth and the monone norns
Thanks! Yeah, I need to do a lot more experimentation with my ONDE! :-)
I always liked the idea of these things. Thanks for posting!
You are most welcome my friend! For use with synths one thing to avoid is loud low frequencies since it can start to rattle something inside. It "could" just be that my unit has a small defect, but it didn't seem worth it to ship it back to France to have them check it out. The larger and more expensive "Pyramide" with class A amps would likely be better than the ONDE for full range synth inputs. They also now offer a Pyramide model without built in amps (like a passive speaker) so you can save some money if you already have a good amp?
www.la-voix-du-luthier.com/produit/pyramide-essential/
So enjoyable, John.
Thanks again, Sarah! :-)
This is rad. Wish I had one!
👌😎👍
oh wow,
you have a realy nice finish on your onde. looks/sounds great
Thanks! I didn't order a special finish or anything (maybe it looks a little nicer than in real life because of the color grading I did in post processing? ;-)
@@JohnLRice i realized That you dont have the luxury finish but still the top Looks great. Mine is completley clean 😇
Very nice! Curious how these sound with more synthetic synth and other sound sources.
Thanks! :-) I need to experiment more but the ONDE is surprisingly high fidelity and the effect on sound can be more subtle than you might expect.
Hey John, nice video. Do you know how the micro behaves when controlling an external synth over midi. Can you trigger lower/higher octaves on an external device when you use the shift toggle?
Hi, so sorry I missed your comment until now! 🤦♂️
I think the shift toggle only affects the internal mapping of the keyboard range. (I'm have to test it and it's not set up right now)
The Micro has these MIDI settings in the menu:
- Input Channel
- Output Channel
- Program Change: Sends ‘Program Change’ data 0-31 when turning ‘Select A’ in Playlist mode.
- Bank Change: Sends ‘Bank Change’ data 0-15 when turning ‘Select B’ in Playlist mode.
- Send Pitch: MIDI signal sent from pitch control knob. +/- 200 cent according to MIDI standard.
- Transpose Output: The range of the MIDI data that is sent can be transposed up to three octaves up or down.
Beautiful! :-D
Thanks my friend! :-)
Hi John! Hope you’re well!
Hi Sarah, thanks, I'm doing OK, I hope you are well as well! :-)
Would be nice to hear some Ondesesque (ondesque?) synth sounds through it.
"Someday" I might do a proper demo where the left channel is the direct sound of various synths and the right channel is the mic'd ONDE? That way people could mute one side or the other to compare . . . .but doing proper demos takes me a long time and I have SO many other more important things to do . . . . . .
FWIW I did a quick 1 minute test with a small eurorack modular and posted it to Instagram: instagram.com/p/CLW_6WuBEUU/?
Hey John, can these be controlled through a midi keyboard? Thanks
The Mellotron Micro? Yes, you can control it via its MIDI input with a larger keyboard, hardware sequencer, or computer etc to access the full tree octaves of sounds.
As Maxwell Smart would say, that’s the second biggest pedal I’ve seen this month.
And loving it! ;-)
I thought you were kidding. What an interesting pedal.
My mk2 never sounds that metallic noise !!
I'm not sure what you mean?
Fun idea that just doesn't work. I think the Onde sounds flat and dull.
Is your opinion just based on my video or have you worked with one yourself? I don't think my video is the best representation FWIW. ☺