The Mellotron M4000D is a modern revival of one of the most iconic keyboards in music history. Originally made famous in the 1960s on landmark recordings like “Strawberry Fields Forever” and “Nights in White Satin,” the Mellotron defined an era with its unmistakable tape-based sound. The M4000D faithfully captures that legendary character in a compact digital instrument which preserves the authentic tone, aesthetic, and playing experience of the original while introducing powerful modern enhancements.
At its core are 100 original Mellotron and Chamberlin sounds, captured directly from first-generation tape libraries and reproduced in uncompressed 24-bit audio. Thanks to advanced in-house streaming technology, the M4000D delivers the same rich, textured sound that defined classic recordings-without the mechanical limitations of vintage tape machines. Sounds are instantly accessible, and dual A/B banks allow players to blend and control two tones simultaneously for greater creative flexibility.
The Mellotron-style wooden keyboard maintains the traditional feel, while offering MIDI connectivity with depth sensitivity and polyphonic aftertouch via MIDI out. A beautifully crafted, furniture-grade cabinet with a hinged lid reflects the heritage design, complemented by dual high-quality TFT displays and a backlit, laser-cut front panel for intuitive control. Balanced gold-plated XLR outputs and premium connectors ensure professional-grade reliability in both studio and live environments.
Expandable via compact flash cards for an additional 100 archival sounds, the M4000D is built for artists who value both history and innovation. Revered by modern performers and producers across genres, it stands as a bridge between classic analog character and contemporary performance versatility which delivers the unmistakable Mellotron sound for today’s music makers.
