Mellotron M4000D
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The Mellotron reinvented: the legacy of tapes, the reliability of digital
Reintroduced in 2010, the Mellotron M4000D carries the DNA of the iconic tape keyboard that marked the history of progressive rock, pop, and film music. While vintage models relied on delicate mechanics, this compact digital version preserves the sound, look, and feel while providing enhanced stability, immediate access to sounds, and modern audio quality. The engine and software were developed over several years, featuring dedicated internal technology for 24-bit uncompressed audio reproduction.
Who is the Mellotron M4000D for?
This modern Mellotron is aimed at advanced to expert keyboardists and producers seeking organic and cinematic textures: tape strings, choirs, flutes, ensembles, and pads with an immediately recognizable character. Ideal in the studio to enrich productions (ambient, synthwave, pop, rock, film scores), it is equally relevant live thanks to quick bank access, A/B mixing, and stage-oriented connectivity.
Technical specifications
| Arpeggiator | No | Vocoder | No |
| Sampler | Yes | Number of keys | 37 |
| Max polyphony | 35 | Touch | Semi-weighted |
| Velocity sensitive | No | Key format | big |
| MPE compatible | No | MIDI I/O | IN, OUT, THRU (DIN) |
| Semi-modular | No | Inputs | Expression pedal, Sustain pedal, Midi |
| Synthesis type | Digital, sampling, PCM | Outputs | Headset, Stereo jack, XLR |
Questions frequently asked
What sounds are available on the Mellotron M4000D?
One hundred Mellotron and Chamberlin sounds are immediately accessible. A special compact flash card allows adding 100 sounds from the original archives.
What is the maximum polyphony?
The maximum polyphony reaches 35 voices.
What audio connectivity is available?
Connectivity includes a headphone output, a stereo jack output, and XLR outputs. Inputs for sustain, expression, and volume pedals are also available via 6.35 mm jack.
Is it possible to mix two sounds live?
Two banks, A and B, allow combining two timbres in real time. Volume and tone controls directly affect the sound. Normal or half-speed playing and pitch adjustment provide playback variations.
Is the keyboard velocity-sensitive and does it have aftertouch?
The 37-key semi-weighted wooden keyboard is not velocity-sensitive. Depth sensitivity is present, while polyphonic aftertouch is available via the MIDI output.
