Mellotron M4000D

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Mellotron M4000D

Mellotron

M4000D

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 328786
Model: M4000D
Price: $3,298.90

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The M4000D is a beautifully realized digital Mellotron, capturing the iconic sounds and vibe of the originals. It's perfect for composers, producers, and musicians craving that classic, otherworldly Mellotron palette without the maintenance headaches. The wooden keyboard and aftertouch really elevate the playing experience.

Product Description

  • Mellotron M4000D
  • Digital Mellotron
  • Sample playback engine with 24-bit audio data
  • Approx. 100 Mellotron and Chamberlin sounds (based on the original sounds of the first generation from the 60s and 70s)
  • 2 High-resolution and graphical OLED displays
  • Wooden keyboard
  • Polyphonic aftertouch
  • Controls for Volume
  • Tone
  • Pitch
  • Mix and Select A/B
  • Slot for Compact flash card
  • Connections: MIDI in/out/thru
  • 3x line out XLR balanced and 6.3 mm jack
  • Pedal connections: Sustain
  • 2x Expression and volume pedal connection
  • Headphone output
  • Power supply connection
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 859 x 501 x 135 mm
  • Weight: 17.5 kg
PROS
  • • Wooden keyboard offers authentic vintage feel and responsiveness
  • • High-resolution OLED displays provide clear, detailed visual feedback
  • • Polyphonic aftertouch adds nuanced expressive capabilities to sounds
  • • Balanced XLR outputs facilitate professional studio integration
CONS
  • • The weight (17.5 kg) makes transportation a significant consideration
  • • Sample-based nature limits the truly organic feel of a true tape-based Mellotron
  • • Limited sound editing capabilities compared to modern synthesizers

Product Video

Key Features

Keys 88
Key Type Wooden, Weighted
Synthesis Type Sample Playback
Polyphony Polyphonic (dependent on sample length)
Effects None (reverb/delay would be external)
Connections MIDI In/Out/Thru, 3x XLR Line Outs, 6.3mm Jack Outs, Sustain Pedal, 2x Expression Pedals, Volume Pedal, Headphone Out, CF Card Slot
Weight 17.5 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

They're based on recordings of first-generation Mellotrons and Chamberlins, aiming for authenticity, but digital playback inherently lacks the tape warble and imperfections.
No, the M4000D uses pre-loaded samples; user sample import is not supported.
Yes, the polyphonic aftertouch is responsive and allows for expressive control over volume, tone, and other parameters, though it's not as nuanced as a true analog aftertouch.

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