Arturia Mellotron V Plugin

Mellotron V is a psychedelic analogue sampler that brings the iconic sounds of the original Mellotron into the modern studio. Renowned for its orchestral textures, this virtual instrument faithfully reproduces tape-based flutes, strings, brass, organs, and choirs, complete with the mechanical quirks that made the hardware legendary. With 65 authentic tape banks recorded from MKI, MKII, M300 and M400 units, Mellotron V captures the character, flutter, saturation, and noise that gave the Mellotron its timeless appeal. Users can also load their own samples, applying the vintage tape signature to any sound. Its intuitive interface preserves the classic aesthetic while offering advanced features such as multi-track blending, modulation, envelopes, effects pedals, amplifier simulation, and convolution reverb. Whether used in a DAW or standalone, Mellotron V combines historic authenticity with modern versatility, making it ideal for creating everything from lush orchestral passages to experimental psychedelic textures. Perfect for both studio production and live performance, Mellotron V invites musicians to explore, layer, and shape their sounds with the same creativity that inspired the greats of the 1960s and beyond.

• Authentic Tape Sound:
  Experience the precise attack, flutter, saturation, and mechanical noise of the original Mellotron tapes for genuinely vintage character.
• Three Track Blending:
  Select, blend, or crossfade between three tape tracks, giving flexibility and sound design possibilities unavailable on the hardware.
• Integrated Effects and Modulation:
  Enhance tones with four FX slots, amplifier and speaker simulations, convolution reverb, LFOs, and modulation sources for complete sonic control.

Historical Legacy:

The Mellotron revolutionised keyboard music in the 1960s by offering orchestral sounds through tape recordings, inspiring iconic artists from The Beatles to David Bowie. Its unique mechanical imperfections and tape character made each note distinctive and instantly recognisable. Mellotron V captures this history in a virtual instrument, preserving the charm of vintage tape playback while providing modern tools for production. By recreating the original instrument’s behaviour at a component level, musicians can experience the same expressive potential that made the hardware legendary, without the logistical challenges of maintaining physical Mellotrons.

Modern Studio Flexibility:

Mellotron V brings historic tape sounds into today’s music-making environment. Users can load custom samples, apply tape saturation and flutter, shape envelopes, and layer multiple sounds across the keyboard. The intuitive interface allows for easy splits, crossfades, and modulation control, making it ideal for composers, producers, and live performers. Convolution reverb, amplifier simulation, and FX pedals expand creative possibilities, while the plugin runs seamlessly in standalone mode or within major DAWs.

Creative Sound Design:

Beyond faithful emulation, Mellotron V empowers musicians to sculpt unique textures. Multi-track blending, velocity and aftertouch controls, time-stretching of samples, and modulation sources allow for experimental and expressive performances. Users can manipulate tape character, loops, and envelopes to create sounds ranging from classic vintage tones to entirely new, otherworldly sonic landscapes. Mellotron V merges the best of retro charm with forward-looking production tools.

• 65 original tape banks from MKI, MKII, M300, and M400 Mellotrons
• User sample import with tape emulation
• Three-track selection and blending
• Component-level modelling of tape behaviour, flutter, saturation, and mechanical noise
• Amplitude envelope and loop controls for each sample
• Time stretching on user samples
• Four FX slots with a selection of 10 different effects
• Amplifier simulation (Fender Twin or Leslie)
• Convolution reverb for virtual acoustic spaces
• LFO with seven waveforms, noise generator, VCA, mixer
• External audio input and external oscillator/filter modulation input
• 61 presets included
• Standalone or plugin formats: VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS
• Platform: Windows 10+ (64-bit), macOS 11+ including M1
• System requirements: 4 GB RAM, 4 cores CPU 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo Boost), 3 GB free hard disk, OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU