Mellotron M4000D Review: Progulator.com

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Published 2012-07-31

Progulator.com staff member Matt Di Giordano (website no longer existing, lol), reviews the Mellotron M4000D, a digital Mellotron machine that Mellotron has been building for the last couple of years. The M4000D is currently being used (live or in the studio) by groups such as Anglagard, Opeth, Nicklas Barker (Anekdoten), Foo Fighters, etc. Note: on this video demonstration it is being run through no effects.

All Comments (21)

@richardeaster2785 10 years ago

Now watching more, I love that fact that it's the actual mellotron sounds, used as the mellotron would do it - amazing bit of kit - but I hope you appreciate the irony of a tape based pre sampler now being sampled.....Ha!
@Bigbuddyandblue 8 years ago

A machine invented to attempt to accurately reproduce acoustic instruments by using tape. Had mechanical flaws that could sometimes inadvertently alter the sounds, having fidelity loss and tape hiss. Altered sounds accepted as good enough for the technology of the day. Altered sounds become unique and popular. Technology advances, any sound can be captured digitally with full fidelity and played back on a keyboard, no flaws, no hiss. Further advances, those digitally perfect sounds can be altered as desired, by adding loss of fidelity, pitch flaws and tape hiss. Full circle.
@progmangakid89 11 years ago

So glad that it finally arrived and that you're enjoying it. The feel of the keys is unbelievable isn't it? Enjoy!
@synthpro 10 years ago

Very Good Demo!!! I have always liked the Mellotron and was very curious about the M4000D, was happy to have found your demonstration. Thanks and take care, Jareth
@KCGeno 6 years ago

Nice demo, Matt. Thanks! Love that unique 'Tron sound, and the digital version seems to do a great job of capturing it.
@progmangakid89 11 years ago

very nice! love the shirt and glad to hear you were involved!
@EricDB007 11 years ago

Mine should be arriving soon. Thanks for posting this and making the wait that much more agonizing lol :D
@garthh4719 11 years ago

Whenever I see a mellotron, the first name that pops into my head is Eddie Rayner. Thanks for the demonstration. It was fun to watch.
@raphaelGTR 11 years ago

lol! I know these sounds since 30 years but havn't seen a Mellotron yet. Thanks for this great review!
@dayofphoenix 11 years ago

Thank you for the review. This is a wonderful instrument.
@neutralearth1061 3 years ago

The Mellotron® M4000D is a beautiful instrument! We use one along with an M400 and a couple Mellotron Micro's. We love Mellotron and use them often. (Both the digital and analog versions.)
@coatlecue 8 years ago

Sir, even with camera sound,I liked the sound. it still has the same vibey sound. I hope what I'm seeing is heavy plastic or aluminum. I'm too old to shlep heavy gear. very nice demo. much thanx!!
@progmangakid89 11 years ago

glad someone picked it up!
@Tarkus406 8 years ago

This guy playing Humanizzimo by Roine Stolt made me irrationally happy. I really want to be able to afford one of these!
@progmangakid89 11 years ago

glad you enjoyed!
@vicshere99 8 years ago

A cool machine, I'm very envious!
@brianbixler5665 4 years ago

Weird and beautiful at the same time...thank you!!
@S2mppa 8 years ago

Some day I will buy Mellotron... lovely sounds
@Nivenization 7 years ago

Great review.
@shookstylez 11 years ago

very good demo. thank you