The original Mellotron was an electro-mechanical musical instrument developed in Birmingham, England in 1963, evolving from the similar Chamberlin. It was played by pressing its keys, which pushed a length of magnetic tape against a capstan, to be pulled across a playback head. The tape then retracted by a spring once the key was released. A precursor to modern sampling, its iconic sounds were heavily used in late-era Beatles and early progressive rock. The Mellotron Mini is the even smaller, lighter sister to Mellotron’s modern digital incarnation. 100 sounds are included from the original tape library from the 60s and 70s. These sounds have great fidelity and dynamics but truly retain the character of the original tapes. You can switch or blend between two banks of sound, with pitch and fine tuning options. The interface is extremely simple to use, with two high-quality TFT displays, a backlit laser cut front panel, stereo headphone jack, inputs for sustain and 2 expression pedals, and MIDI connectivity.
This instrument is currently on loan outside of the MESS Studio.
It will be unavailable for booking during this time, but we’ll update its availability as soon as it is back.
The M4000D Mini is currently being serviced
This instrument is currently undergoing maintenance to ensure we keep the MESS collection in top condition. Regular servicing is essential to preserve the quality and functionality of our instruments.
It will be unavailable for booking during this time, but we’ll update its availability as soon as the servicing is complete.
The M4000D Mini is a great way to get started!
Starter Synths are user-friendly, versatile, and a great introduction to the world of sound creation. Whether you’re just starting or looking to expand your skills, our Starter Synths offer an accessible way to dive into synthesis with confidence.
The original Mellotron was an electro-mechanical musical instrument developed in Birmingham, England in 1963, evolving from the similar Chamberlin. It was played by pressing its keys, which pushed a length of magnetic tape against a capstan, to be pulled across a playback head. The tape then retracted by a spring once the key was released. A precursor to modern sampling, its iconic sounds were heavily used in late-era Beatles and early progressive rock. The Mellotron Mini is the even smaller, lighter sister to Mellotron’s modern digital incarnation. 100 sounds are included from the original tape library from the 60s and 70s. These sounds have great fidelity and dynamics but truly retain the character of the original tapes. You can switch or blend between two banks of sound, with pitch and fine tuning options. The interface is extremely simple to use, with two high-quality TFT displays, a backlit laser cut front panel, stereo headphone jack, inputs for sustain and 2 expression pedals, and MIDI connectivity.
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