The Mellotron V is a legendary tape keyboard that made its debut back in the 60’s. Today, Arturia has recreated this masterpiece in a faithfully rendered reproduction. However, it has some modifications that will infuse your sound and will definitely give it character with its vintage richness. In the 60s, the Mellotron excited keyboardists with its capacity to play tape-based recordings of genuine symphonic instruments. Whether you’re making classic sounds or new ones, Mellotron V’s vintage sound will undoubtedly make people sit up.
Mellotron V brings back a classic sound
There are plenty of Mellotron copycats in the world. However, why use them when you can give yourself a full sample of the real thing? Mellotron V has Arturia’s award-winning modeling tech found through its V Collection 7. You have full control to change each sound viewpoint, count variable instrument blend combos, tape shudder, immersion and inborn clamour.
Mellotron V is much more adaptable than the original hardware. Stack any instrument sounds you need from its pre-loaded, top-notch library into the three tape tracks in any combination you need. Dial-in the blend between any two adjoining tracks, or use the mod wheel to perform crossfades over all three. You’ll set up pieces and layers with numerous instruments on each track.
MIDI wasn’t even on the radar back when Mellotron was on-stage. It’s not like you can play our virtual instrument from any MIDI console, sequencer or DAW. Arturia has also included a standard MIDI plug-in to make it work. They have also mapped the A/B/C track selector to the mod wheel to make easier performing selections and fades. Include more expression to your exhibitions by mapping this and other Mellotron V controls to any MIDI CC controllers you like.
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