The Mellotron, a remarkable musical instrument, has a captivating history. Invented in the early 1960s, it gained fame for its unique ability to replicate a variety of sounds through tape loops. Each key triggered a different prerecorded instrument or sound, making it a precursor to today's samplers and synthesizers. The Mellotron played a significant role in progressive rock music during the late 1960s and 1970s, with bands like The Beatles and King Crimson incorporating its haunting and ethereal tones into their compositions.
Fast forward to the present, and Mellotron has continued to evolve. The latest models from the brand feature modern technology, improved sound quality, and a more extensive selection of sampled instruments. These contemporary versions capture the nostalgic charm of the original while offering greater versatility to musicians and producers. With the resurgence of interest in vintage sounds, the Mellotron remains a timeless classic and a symbol of innovation in the music industry.
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Mellotron Micro is the smallest version available of the Digital Mellotron, and includes many of the features of the full-size version. One hundred 24-bit uncompressed sounds are immediately accessible, sourced from original first-generation Mellotron and Chamberlin tape libraries. The 100 sounds are the sounds on the built-in Sound Card 01 of the Micro and M4000D series of instruments. An octave selector switch provides access across the same range as the larger M4000Ds from Micro’s two-octave keyboard. The semi-weighted keys and MIDI connections also allow the Mellotron Micro to be used as a high-quality controller in your studio or on the road. Additional controls include octave selector, volume, tone, normal/half-speed play and pitch adjustment.
NOTE: expansion cards are NOT compatible with Mellotron MicroMain features
- Sample playback engine with 24-bit audio data
- 100 Mellotron and Chamberlain sounds - based on the original sound of the first generation from the 60s and 70s (Sound Card 01)
- 25-Key keyboard
- Controller for octave, volume, tone, pitch and A/B mix
- 2 Displays
- Line output: 6.3 mm jack
- Sustain pedal input
- Stereo headphone-output 6.3 mm jack
- MIDI In/Out/Thru
- External power supply connection
- Dimensions: 49 cm (W) x 18.3 cm in (D) x 6.3 cm (H); weight: 2.5 Kg
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