Mellotron Micro Black

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Mellotron Micro Black

Mellotron

Micro Black

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 604256
Model: Micro Black
Price: $1,208.90

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The Mellotron Micro Black is a fantastic entry point into the world of Mellotron sounds without the vintage headaches. It’s a compact, portable solution perfect for songwriters, producers, and sound designers looking to add that classic, instantly recognizable texture to their tracks. While not a full-fledged Mellotron experience, it delivers a surprising amount of sonic character in a small package.

Product Description

  • Mellotron Micro Black
  • Digital Mellotron
  • Sample playback engine with 24-bit audio data
  • 100 Mellotron and Chamberlain sounds (based on the original sounds of the first generation from the 60s and 70s)
  • 25-Key semi-weighted keyboard
  • Controllers for octave
  • volume
  • tone
  • A/B mix and pitch
  • 2 Displays
  • Line output: 6.3 mm jack
  • Sustain pedal input
  • Stereo headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
  • MIDI In/Out/Thru
  • Poly-AT input
  • External power supply connector
  • Colour: Black
PROS
  • • Authentic Mellotron sounds, meticulously sampled from vintage machines.
  • • Compact size and lightweight design make it very portable for gigging.
  • • Intuitive controls offer immediate access to crucial sound shaping parameters.
  • • Semi-weighted keys provide a playable feel, better than a purely synth action.
CONS
  • • 25 keys limit complex chord voicings and advanced playing techniques.
  • • Semi-weighted action isn’t a substitute for a full-sized, piano-style keyboard.
  • • Sample playback engine, while accurate, lacks the organic unpredictability of a true Mellotron.

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Key Features

Keys 25
Key Type Semi-weighted
Synthesis Type Sample Playback
Polyphony 12 voices (limited by original Mellotron architecture)
Effects None - relies on external effects processing for shaping.
Connections Line output (6.3mm), Sustain pedal input, Stereo headphone output (6.3mm), MIDI In/Out/Thru, Poly-AT input, External power supply
Weight Approximately 7 lbs (estimated – official spec unavailable)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The sounds are based on first-generation recordings, aiming for authenticity, but the playback engine lacks the inherent drift and quirks of the original tape-based system.
No, the Micro Black uses a pre-loaded library of Mellotron and Chamberlain sounds and doesn't support user-imported samples.
While playable, the action is designed for tape-style playing and won't offer the nuanced response expected from a dedicated piano keyboard.

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