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Mellotron XL

3.48 • 48 Ratings

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Description This is the official and the only Mellotron app with sounds from the original library. It contains 18 sounds from both the Mellotron and Chamberlin library, emulations of the characteristics of different Mellotron and Chamberlin models plus a reverb. This instrument supports Core Midi, Audiobus output (Audiobus 2 & 3) and midi input (Audiobus 3 only). The Mellotron is a keyboard instrument that uses magnetic tape to play back recordings where each key has one tape. When you press a key, the tape starts and the corresponding pre-recorded note or sound is played back. When you release the key the tape is quickly rewound back to the start point. Invented in 1950 by the American, Harry Chamberlin, it became popular among recording musicians when it was manufactured in the UK as the "Mellotron" (a hyphenation of "melody-electronics"). Before the introduction of digital samplers, this was the only way for keyboardists to play real instrument sounds like strings, flutes, rhythm ensembles and sound effects from a keyboard instrument. Few people know about Mellotrons and Chamberlins, but almost everybody has heard the sounds they produce. Among the most well-known tracks are BeatIes "Strawberry Fields Forewer" (flute), Moody Blues "Nights in White Satin" (3 violins), Oasis "Wonderwall" (cello), Radiohead "Exit Music for a Film" (choir), Lana del Rey "Ride" (Chamberlin flute). We at Mellotron.com have collected, conserved and improved Mellotrons since 1989, and have been making tape Mellotrons since 1999 (the MkVI and MkVII). Please check out our website www.mellotron.com for a more complete history, real hardware instruments, our new digital M4000D Mellotron and M4000D Mini, tapes from the original masters, parts, service and lots of more info.
What’s New
Will still play audio when device is in silent mode Minor graphic bug fixes (2.0) Fix for crashing app New improved graphics Amount of characteristics Reverb unit Core midi support) Double tap knobs to reset
Version 2.0.3
Version History

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Ratings and Reviews

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3.48
out of 5
48 Ratings
  • Lochlan96, 22.10.2022
    Need to control volume via MIDI CC!
    Love this app and integrated with my midi keyboard but I want to map the volume knob to an expression pedal. It’s of that pitch knob is mapped to the right place automatically but not volume. It’s neither mapped to midi cc 7 or cc11. It seems the volume isn’t mapped and can’t be mapped to any midi cc. Adding this feature would allow me to use this… Show more
  • DocnovaETSU, 04.07.2022
    Midi isn’t working.
    Midi isn’t working, shows up in Audiobus and AUM but doesn’t trigger. The update history says midi support was added. I feel misled. Sounds are beautiful though, shame it appears the only way I can use them is to manually sample them. Can’t even use software to due that without midi working. Show more
  • cosmo reyes, 02.07.2022
    I don’t normally write reviews (mellotron micro owner)
    For a while was using a knock off version of “mellotron sounds” that is pretty decent in my honest opinion, while on the go. holy crap tho the triple layering between the 3mellotron models past expectation And for the price comparable to an actual mellotron You can’t go wrong ?? Show more
  • jpdenk, 24.04.2022
    Love everything except doesn’t work in AUM
    I love everything about app other than I can’t get it to work in AUM, which is HUGELY disappointing. If it was AUV3 compatible, I’d give it 5 stars.
  • MRMTTGMR, 20.02.2022
    How do I map knobs?
    4/5 Fiddling without a pitchbend knob twitching? Something to be added I gather.
  • Bilb0Taggins, 09.02.2022
    Almost Perfect
    I love this app and the sounds it emulates. I mostly use it with midi, but sometimes I use the on screen keys. The one small issue this app has is the slight delay in sound after a key press. My review will become 5 stars once they fix the latency issue. It’s mostly noticeable when you try to play a faster progression. Thanks! Show more
  • housemachine, 16.09.2020
    Great
    Keep updating!
  • markshadows, 18.08.2020
    Crashes in GarageBand - Unusable
    I wanted to like it but if you try using it as an AU in GarageBand it crashes after about 4 bars. I had to purchase a competing similar app to get my Mellotron sounds. Sad. Thanks for the developer response. It still crashes. Trying it as inter-app audio (not AU). It’s unusable. Changing the review to one star until it’s updated and fixed. Show more
  • Bee Wee, 30.03.2020
    Sounds different
    I’ve had this app forever and love it. However, after the last upgrade, it sounds different. Before, it sounded like a true Mellotron, now it doesn’t. Also, the reverb was long overdue, and makes a huge difference. Show more

Information

  • Category
  • Age Rating
    4+
  • Price
    7.99 USD
  • Size
    190.57 MB
  • Provider
    Markus Resch
Languages
English
Copyright
© 2004-2024 Markus Resch. All rights reserved.