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The Mellotron Mark V stands as a testament to the rich, vintage soundscapes that have shaped music history. A revered instrument among musicians, it brings the iconic tape-based sound back with modern reliability. This dual-manual synthesizer offers a unique blend of classic charm and contemporary technology, allowing for unparalleled creative expression. Each of the 35 keys on its two manuals is connected to authentic tape banks, delivering that unmistakable mellifluous sound that has graced countless legendary tracks.

Designed for those who appreciate the warmth and character of analog sound, the Mellotron Mark V is more than just an instrument—it's a portal to the sounds of the past with the stability demanded by today's musicians. The MIDI compatibility ensures seamless integration into modern setups, while retaining the tactile satisfaction of its classic design. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an enthusiastic hobbyist, the Mark V invites you to explore a universe of sonic possibilities.

Key Features:

Dual-manual keyboard with 35 keys per manual
Authentic tape-based sound generation
MIDI compatibility for modern integration
Classic design with modern reliability
Extensive library of classic and modern sounds

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Reinhard Lakomy

Singer, Keyboardist

Verified via Planetmellotron

Reinhard "Lacky" Lakomy is an East (as was) German electronic musician, whose first, eponymous album appeared in 1973. '76's Daß Kein Reif... is a very mixed bag, I have to say, opening with the passable balladry of Liebe Im Wald, then suddenly shifting gear into the cheesy, female-vocalled, disco-pop horror (sorry, Angelika Mann) Sieben Zwerge, the joke number Bier, the jazzy Komm, Weil Ich Dich Brauch' (Mann on vocals again)... I think you get the idea. The side-long title track sounds like an uneasy compromise between Lakomy's progressive tendencies and his label's love of capitalistic, one-size-fits-all commercial music, the end result being an eighteen-minute soft rock ballad with an exceedingly slight progressive feel. Weird. Lakomy plays Mellotron, with mini-bursts of choir on the title track, although the album's string and other choir parts are (mostly) clearly real.

1981's Das Geheime Leben is a fairly typical Germanic electronic album of the era, despite hailing from behind the Iron Curtain. The title track is a side-long epic, Es Wächst Das Gras Nicht Über Alles being a good half that length again plus two 'shorter' tracks, covering various electronic bases, though not particularly originally, I'm afraid. Lakomy's credited with Mellotron, although I've absolutely no idea where, as I can't hear anything that obviously stems from one.