Mellotron M4000D Black

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Mellotron M4000D Black

Mellotron

M4000D Black

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 604249
Model: M4000D Black
Price: $3,628.90

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The Mellotron M4000D Black is a beautifully realized digital recreation of a classic instrument. It captures the iconic Mellotron sound with impressive fidelity thanks to the high-quality samples and wooden keybed. This is a dream machine for soundtrack composers, retro-pop producers, and anyone craving that distinct, tape-driven vibe.

Product Description

  • Mellotron M4000D Black
  • Digital Mellotron
  • Sample playback engine with 24-bit audio data
  • Approx. 100 Mellotron and Chamberlain sounds (based on the original sounds of the first generation from the 60s and 70s)
  • 2 High-resolution and graphic-capable OLed displays
  • Wooden keyboard
  • Polyphonic aftertouch
  • Controls for volume
  • tone
  • pitch as well as mix and select A/B
  • Slot for Compact flash card
  • MIDI In/Out/Thru
  • 3 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
  • Colour: Black
PROS
  • • Wooden keyboard provides authentic vintage feel and nuanced expression
  • • High-resolution OLED displays offer excellent visibility and modern workflow
  • • Polyphonic aftertouch adds a layer of dynamic realism to sampled sounds
  • • Balanced XLR outputs ensure pristine, professional-grade audio quality
CONS
  • • The size and weight (17.5 kg) make it a less portable option
  • • Sample library, while extensive, may lack some modern sound design possibilities
  • • Price point positions it as a premium investment for serious Mellotron enthusiasts

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Key Features

Keys 61
Key Type Wooden, weighted
Synthesis Type Sample playback
Polyphony Polyphonic (dependent on sample length)
Effects Mix, Select A/B, Tone, Pitch controls; likely reverb/chorus built into samples
Connections MIDI In/Out/Thru, 3 Line-Out XLR, 6.3mm jacks, Sustain, 2x Expression pedals, Volume pedal, Headphone output, Compact Flash slot
Weight 17.5 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a digital recreation, so you'll miss the subtle imperfections of tape, but the M4000D strives for authenticity and offers a far more reliable and convenient experience.
Yes, the Compact Flash slot allows for custom sample loading, though the format and integration process might require some technical know-how.
The aftertouch is a global parameter, meaning it affects all samples, but the response and expressiveness will vary depending on how the samples were originally recorded.

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