All the Sounds of the Mellotron M4000D Mini: No Talking, No Effects

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  • Опубліковано 10 тра 2021
  • Using a Mellotron M4000D mini, I run through all 100 sounds that are included with the Mellotron M4000D family of instruments at a pretty quick pace. Just the sounds with no talking. No effects or post-processing were used; there might be a few spots where the sound is slightly distorted due to not using a compressor. The sounds were recorded in Garageband on an iPad Pro from the Mellotron's mono analog output into a Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 interface.
    Here's a list of the sounds in the order they were played if you can't read what's on the Mellotron's right screen and you want to follow along:
    MkI Clarinet
    MkI Mandolin
    MkI French Horn
    MkI Acoustic Nylon Guitar
    MkI Organ
    MkI Marimba
    MkI Piano
    MkI Trombone
    MkI Tenor Sax
    MkI Trumpet
    MkI Hammond Organ
    MkI Harpsichord/Trumpet+trombone split
    MkI Tibia Organ
    MkI Reverb Organ
    MkI Church Organ
    MkII Flute
    MkII Rock Guitar
    MkII Organ 1
    MkII 3 Violins
    MkII Brass
    MkII Tenor Sax
    MkII Acoustic Steel Guitar
    MkII Piano
    MkII Vibraphone
    MkII Trombone
    MkII Muted Brass
    MkII Mandolin
    MkII Organ 2
    MkII Harpsichord
    MkII Tibia Organ
    MkII French Accordion
    MkII Accordion
    MkII Church Organ
    M300 Strings A High
    M300 Strings A Low
    M300 Strings B High
    M300 Strings B Low
    M300 Slow Vibraphone
    M300 Clarinet
    M400 3 Violins B
    M400 16 Violins
    M400 Violin Solo
    M400 Viola
    M400 Cello
    M400 Cello B
    M400 8 Voice Choir
    M400 4 Voice Female Choir
    M400 4 Voice Male Choir
    M400 Boys Choir
    M400 Mixed Custom Choir
    M400 Bass Flute
    M400 Oboe
    M400 English Horn
    M400 Bassoon
    M400 Alto Sax
    M400 Clavichord
    M400 2 Saxes
    M400 2 Brass
    M400 Hammond C3
    M400 Pipe Organ
    M400 ’66 Celeste
    M400 ’74 Celeste
    M400 Clavichord
    M400 Vibes with Vibrato
    M400 Vibes no Vibrato
    M400 Tubular Bells
    Chamberlin Music Master 500 Flute
    Chamberlin Music Master 500 Bass Clarinet
    Chamberlin Music Master 500 Open Trumpet
    Chamberlin Music Master 500 3 Violins
    Chamberlin Music Master 500 Alto Sax
    Chamberlin Music Master 500 Open Trombone
    Chamberlin Music Master 500 Piano
    Chamberlin Music Master 500 Vibraphone
    Chamberlin Music Master 500 Acoustic Guitar
    Chamberlin Music Master 500 Muted Trombone
    Chamberlin Music Master 500 4 Saxes
    Chamberlin Music Master 500 Muted Trumpet
    Chamberlin Music Master 500 Mandolin
    Chamberlin Music Master 500 Marimba
    Chamberlin Music Master 500 4 Brass
    Chamberlin Music Master 500 Accordion
    Chamberlin Music Master 500 Male Voice
    Chamberlin Music Master 500 Pizzicato Violins
    Chamberlin M1 Cello
    Chamberlin M1 Female Solo Voice
    Chamberlin M1 Accordion
    Chamberlin M1 Bassoon
    Chamberlin M1 Tenor Sax
    Chamberlin M1 Oboe
    Chamberlin M1 French Horn
    Chamberlin M1 Open Trumpet
    Chamberlin M1 Organ
    Chamberlin M1 Tibia Organ
    Chamberlin M1 Electric Harpsichord
    Chamberlin M1 Acoustic Harpsichord
    Chamberlin M1 Marimba
    Chamberlin M1 Vibraphone
    Chamberlin M1 Mandolin
    Chamberlin M1 Steel Guitar
    Chamberlin M1 Harp Long Arpeggio
    Check out the Mellotron site for product information: www.digitalmellotron.com
    ________________________________________
    You can find my music on most streaming and download services including Apple Music and Spotify. Just search for “Jonathan Block” or “Synthetic Block”
    Jonathan Block on Apple Music: / jonathan-block
    Jonathan Block on Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/7sC3i...
    Let’s connect on social media:
    Jonathan Block Instagram: / synthblock
    Jonathan Block Twitter: / jblock
    Jonathan Block Facebook: / synthblock
    Website: synthblock.com/index.html
    Some of the gear I use:
    Apple iPad Pro 11” www.apple.com
    Mellotron M4000D Mini
    apeSoft apeMatrix, iVCS3, Mood www.apesoft.it
    Ruismaker Mononoke, Ripplemaker, Ruismaker Noir, Rozeta, Gauss Field Looper ruismaker.com
    IceGear Kronecker, Mersenne, Laplace icegear.net
    Fingerlabs Mellowsound fingerlab.net
    Klevgr Hillman klevgrand.se
    Moog ModelD www.moogmusic.com
    BeepStreet Zeeon www.beepstreet.com/ios
    Audio Damage Axon 02 www.audiodamage.com/products/...
    AudioKit Synth One, Digital D1, AR-909 Drums, Digitalism 2000 audiokitpro.com
    Imaginando K7D www.imaginando.pt
    …and a whole lot more effects apps from Audio Damage, Ruismaker, Bleass, FAC, and Eventide, among others
    Thanks for watching!

КОМЕНТАРІ • 220

  • @amateursound
    @amateursound 2 роки тому +113

    0:11 mki clarinet
    0:19 mki mandolin
    0:26 mki french horn
    0:35 mki nylon guitar
    0:44 mki organ
    0:53 mki marimba
    1:03 mki piano
    1:13 mki trombone
    1:21 mki tenor sax
    1:30 mki trumpet
    1:36 mki hammond organ
    1:45 mki harpsichord/brass split
    1:56 mki tibia organ
    2:02 mki reverb organ
    2:11 mki church organ
    2:21 mkii flute
    2:33 mkii rock guitar
    2:50 mkii organ #1
    2:57 mkii 3 violins
    3:12 mkii brass
    3:22 mkii tenor sax
    3:28 mkii steel guitar
    3:37 mkii piano
    3:46 mkii vibraphone
    3:53 mkii trombone
    4:01 mkii muted brass
    4:07 mkii mandolin
    4:14 mkii organ #2
    4:20 mkii harpsichord
    4:26 mkii tibia organ
    4:31 mkii french accordion
    4:37 mkii accordion
    4:48 mkii church organ
    4:58 m300 2 violins
    5:08 m300 solo violin
    5:19 m300 slow vibraphone
    5:27 m300 clarinet
    5:33 m400 3 violins
    5:41 m400 16 violins
    5:47 m400 solo violin
    5:58 m400 viola
    6:05 m400 cello
    6:17 m400 cello B
    6:31 m400 8-voice choir
    6:38 m400 female choir
    6:45 m400 male choir
    6:51 m400 boys choir
    6:56 mixed custom choir
    7:03 m400 bass flute
    7:15 m400 oboe
    7:25 m400 english horn
    7:30 m400 bassoon
    7:39 m400 alto sax
    7:48 m400 2 saxes
    8:08 m400 2 trombones
    8:16 m400 hammond c3
    8:33 m400 pipe organ
    8:39 m400 celesta 66
    8:44 m400 celesta 74
    8:50 m400 clavichord
    8:58 m400 vibraphone
    9:08 m400 tubular bells
    9:47 chamberlin flute
    9:56 chamberlin bass clarinet
    10:07 chamberlin open trumpet
    10:12 chamberlin 3 violins
    10:21 chamberlin alto sax
    10:27 chamberlin open trombone
    10:31 chamberlin piano
    10:42 chamberlin vibraphone
    10:47 chamberlin acoustic guitar
    10:53 chamberlin muted trombone
    10:57 chamberlin 4 saxes
    11:11 chamberlin muted trumpet
    11:16 chamberlin mandolin
    11:24 chamberlin marimba
    11:32 chamberlin brass
    11:38 chamberlin accordion
    11:43 chamberlin male voice
    11:47 chamberlin pizzicato violins
    11:52 chamberlin cello
    12:03 chamberlin female voice
    12:07 chamberlin accordion
    12:11 chamberlin bassoon
    12:16 chamberlin tenor sax
    12:23 chamberlin oboe
    12:29 chamberlin french horn
    12:33 chamberlin open trumpet
    12:38 chamberlin organ
    12:42 chamberlin tibia organ
    12:46 chamberlin electric harpsichord
    12:50 chamberlin acoustic harpsichord
    12:56 chamberlin marimba
    13:00 chamberlin vibraphone
    13:05 chamberlin mandolin
    13:11 chamberlin steel guitar
    13:19 chamberlin harp

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  2 роки тому +11

      Wow, thank you for doing that!

    • @gary-yj6sr
      @gary-yj6sr 2 місяці тому +1

      amazing! thank you.

  • @djtourtellotte
    @djtourtellotte 2 роки тому +138

    Yea there isn’t 1 sound i heard that I wouldn’t use. It causes me physical anguish how badly i desire this beautiful instrument.

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  2 роки тому +9

      I hope you can find a way to get one. Thanks for watching!

    • @tidusandjecht10
      @tidusandjecht10 11 місяців тому +4

      Me too bro. me too. After watching this I’m gonna work for weeks straight till I can get

    • @Blackwater2
      @Blackwater2 4 дні тому

      Dude, it’s not that expensive. Less than $2K work a month, or two or 3. Make some small sacrifices and step your your savings, then go buy it.

  • @galleryofrogues
    @galleryofrogues 3 місяці тому +7

    That mellotron strings sound is just pure magic. I love it so much.

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  3 місяці тому +1

      It’s the only sound I need. Thanks for watching!

  • @babbygremlin
    @babbygremlin Рік тому +17

    For an instrument that doesn't really claim to be a recreation or otherwise, it's actually VERY close with its samples. Plus who could say no to that insanely lovely on switch

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  Рік тому +2

      It’s got enough of the vibe

    • @billherbert4961
      @billherbert4961 10 місяців тому +1

      I can only afford the lovely on switch. 😂

  • @hartmutpeter215
    @hartmutpeter215 2 місяці тому +1

    Yeah, it's an incredible instrument. So many bands and musicians worked with it in the great seventies. It is a pre moog or pre synth. I love this outstanding sound so much.

  • @chrisnevers7565
    @chrisnevers7565 3 роки тому +46

    a perfect video, in depth, no extra effects.. thank you so much! Mine's coming hopefully tomorrow, can't wait :)

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  3 роки тому +5

      Glad you found it helpful. I just got the Mellotron a few weeks ago and it is amazing. Good luck with the new gear!

    • @creamydistortion
      @creamydistortion 2 роки тому +3

      @@synthblock Tøny Bänk$

  • @turtlemagnum
    @turtlemagnum 2 роки тому +11

    when you first played the brass, my first thought was "oh, that must've been what they used in pictures of a city", and as though reading my mind you began to play it! great video, i appreciate this rundown

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  2 роки тому +3

      Some of the Mellotron sounds just make me want to play Crimson tunes. Love the brass sounds. Thanks for watching!

  • @luisdavid_1990
    @luisdavid_1990 2 роки тому +17

    The most interesting thing in this video, for me, is that everytime you change the 'sounds' on this beautiful Mellotron i expect some really sick and deep Progressive Rock to explode in my face all of a sudden... hahaha Superb video, man! Loved it!

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  2 роки тому +3

      I wish I could play like that. I tried a few King Crimson licks here and there. Thanks for watching!

  • @dynamitestalker4219
    @dynamitestalker4219 Рік тому +12

    2:20 THE ONE AND ONLY BILLY SHEARS!!

  • @KahurangiSteez
    @KahurangiSteez Рік тому +3

    thanks greatly. exactly what i was looking for. youtube needs more creators like you :)

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  Рік тому +1

      Thanks! Glad it was helpful.

  • @strykermoonfall2220
    @strykermoonfall2220 Рік тому

    Beautiful, thank you for keeping it about the sounds. Grateful, subscribed. This thing sounds amazing.

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching and subscribing! It is such a great instrument.

    • @borntogazeintonightskies
      @borntogazeintonightskies Рік тому +2

      I was trying to remember when I made this comment then I noticed the username. 😆

  • @PatrickSherman-dg6co
    @PatrickSherman-dg6co 10 місяців тому +7

    John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin had said in an interview the Mellotron would get hot and you never knew what sound was going to come out of it 😊

    • @hifibrony
      @hifibrony 2 місяці тому

      "Tuning a Mellotron doesn't."
      - Robert Fripp

  • @carloasis1495
    @carloasis1495 Рік тому +7

    Ex Mellotron M4000D owner here and this is my honest opinion : as a Beatles and Oasis fan, it was a great pleasure to have this keyboard at home, playing something that says Mellotron on front and panel was a privilege for sure. And this is a great video that transmits that feeling for sure
    However, that was it, this is a rompler, a sampler player, well constructed of course, but there is no way spending USD $2,000 when you get the same on the Ipad app
    I finally sold it to get a second hand Nord Electro 5D, which also has original Mellotron / Chamberlain samples, and since it has all kind of stereo effects and ADSR, you can have much more sound capabilities.

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  Рік тому +1

      I’ve had it a couple of years and still love it. But yeah there are definitely other options. Thanks for watching!

    • @stargate1555
      @stargate1555 Рік тому +2

      @@synthblock I've had my Mellotron M4000D since 2017. I have it hooked up through two fender FX amps along with the Mellotron sound cards II, III, & IV. I can make my Mellotron sing to musical angels. It's my primary keyboard and go to for awesome playing. I don't think @carloasis1495 knew how to fully expand the capabilities of the instrument. The M4000D is three octaves but combined with the Hi/Low function it double that to 6 octaves........added, the pitch ± knob raises and lowers another 5th giving an additional range of 7 octaves. An additional plus having a shortened keyboard with the limited 37 keys will help you master reverse chords. Every keyboardist has their favorite instrument..........the Mellotron is my favorite. I have a 1980's Yamaha synthesizer, a 1963 Wurlitzer organ, a1980 Roland electric piano and an 1858 Steinway & Sons piano. The Mellotron M4000D fantastically wipes all of them out hands down. No matter your preference, just keep rocking on.

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  Рік тому +1

      @@stargate1555 Great post! The Mellotron is such an expressive instrument.

    • @manmars1581
      @manmars1581 7 місяців тому +1

      Please what's the name of iPad app for Mellotron?

    • @Pablo668
      @Pablo668 9 днів тому

      Ok, as much as I would love to have one of these, I thought much the same thing, especially when it comes to my Nord 6D.

  • @Primus54
    @Primus54 Рік тому +8

    While I totally enjoy the different voices of the Mellotron, my favorites used in actual recorded and live performances have always been the choirs. They can add so much emotion! Thank you for the demo! 👍👍👍

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  Рік тому +4

      I hear you. The choirs are all so deep. The modern Mellotron would still be worth it to me if it only had choirs, strings, and flutes. Oh, and some brass. Thanks for watching!

    • @Primus54
      @Primus54 Рік тому

      @@synthblock You are likely already familiar with it, but I highly recommend the song “Entangled” on Genesis’ “A Trick of the Tail” album. The last 2:15 of it has awesome Mellotron voices. Thank you for replying! 👍👍👍

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  Рік тому +1

      @@Primus54 Tony Banks was so good on the Mellotron.

    • @Primus54
      @Primus54 Рік тому

      @@synthblock Amen! 👍

  • @PedroPetracco
    @PedroPetracco 4 місяці тому +3

    7:59 "2 saxes" rules! Made me wanna play the Hey Arnold intro

  • @vtxpony
    @vtxpony 4 місяці тому

    Wonderful video...I love the Mellotron. I recently got a Kurzweil K2700 and am loving the Tron sounds it has. But I still really want to get one of these...it's just so cool.

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  4 місяці тому

      It’s definitely a fun instrument. Thanks for watching!

  • @gary-yj6sr
    @gary-yj6sr 2 місяці тому

    thank you for this. all i wanted was to hear the sounds of the instrument. this was great.

  • @zachreyhelmberger894
    @zachreyhelmberger894 Рік тому

    Wonderful! Thank you!

  • @patrickbuzzo1970
    @patrickbuzzo1970 2 місяці тому

    Fantastic instrument!

  • @samuelemanta
    @samuelemanta 2 роки тому +2

    love this

  • @DerKirchenhocker
    @DerKirchenhocker Рік тому +1

    I don't know why, but I love the mellotron most of all.

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  Рік тому

      It is such a great instrument. Thanks for watching!

  • @Shred_The_Weapon
    @Shred_The_Weapon Місяць тому

    6:30 That choir sound is audible on the Neil Diamond album *Love at the Greek* during the “Jonathan Livingston Seagull Medley”. There may be more notable instances of it being played on a pop record, but that’s my favorite.

  • @danymixyt609
    @danymixyt609 2 роки тому +3

    MUY BUEN CONTENIDO .. Podrias hacer un sampler del Sonido GROW .. DEL YAMAHA SY 2 .. ESTARIA FENOMENAL ESCUCHARLO EN ESE MARAVILLOSO TECLADO👉👈😍

  • @TheStig1961
    @TheStig1961 2 роки тому +2

    Otroligt fint sound. H. Stig Österberberg från Dalsbruk i Finland

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  2 роки тому

      Kiitos kun katsoit!

    • @TheStig1961
      @TheStig1961 2 роки тому +1

      @@synthblock Visste du att 6 % av finländarna har svenska som modersmål. De flesta av den gör sig fullt förstådda även på finska. Se, Finland har två officiella språk, finska och svenska.

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  2 роки тому

      @@TheStig1961 Tack för informationen! Jag litar på Google för översättningen. I hope I got all of that right!!

  • @onsturicheitchaos8124
    @onsturicheitchaos8124 2 роки тому +6

    King Crimson around 8min nice

  • @hamstring6792
    @hamstring6792 Рік тому +4

    There are actually quite a few missing sounds that only the original company has like Gothic, Cyndee Lee Rule's Viola, Louise Davis' Cello, Steve Hackett's Sustained Guitar, Adrien Belew's Sustained Guitar, Ian McDonald's Classical Flute, Chamber Woodwinds, Angry Strings, Sad Strings, New String Section and a couple of dozen others.

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  Рік тому +1

      Yeah, definitely missing a lot of the custom tapes. They have some on the additional cards. Interestingly, the Mellowsound Mellotron app from Fingerlab has Sad Strings.

  • @TRHARTAmericanArtist
    @TRHARTAmericanArtist 5 місяців тому

    I wanted to hear the flutes and yes you delivered with Strawberry Fields. Thank you!

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  5 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @kostraone
    @kostraone 3 роки тому +6

    Yummy sounds. Expensive Gear... Sampler 😆

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  3 роки тому

      Yeah, I agree. But it feels and sounds close enough. Thanks for watching!

  • @TheBroadcastStudio365
    @TheBroadcastStudio365 2 роки тому +2

    Fantastic tool! Congrats. I have a question: is there a pedal available to make the notes and chords sound longer?

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  2 роки тому +3

      You can use a sustain pedal but notes/chords held will only sustain/sound for about 8 seconds just like the original Mellotron. Thanks for watching!

    • @TheBroadcastStudio365
      @TheBroadcastStudio365 2 роки тому

      @@synthblock yes I thought so. With Arturia's Mellotron V I experienced the same 'annoyance' (if I may say so). But such a real Mellotron is really beautiful. Really beautiful sounds. Enjoy it.

  • @AriannaCunningham
    @AriannaCunningham 2 роки тому +6

    I loved how at 13:19 you used the Harp Long Arpeggios, and that's a perfect way to end a demonstration video!
    Do you happen to have the other sound cards?

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you! I don’t have any of the other sound cards but would like to get Sound Card 02 or 03 at some point. Thanks for watching.

    • @gevansmd1
      @gevansmd1 2 роки тому +1

      I love the harp sound but it's difficult to play along with other sounds because the arpeggiated notes are not selectable.

    • @AriannaCunningham
      @AriannaCunningham 2 роки тому

      @@gevansmd1 Well I noticed on the Mellotron Sound Card 03, there’s also a “Harp Rolls” where each note has a strummed chord, and “Harp Solo” that has single notes.

    • @gevansmd1
      @gevansmd1 2 роки тому +1

      @@AriannaCunningham of the sound arpeggiates the notes I'm holding down that's great. The built-in harp just does what it wants.

  • @JohnLRice
    @JohnLRice 3 роки тому +6

    Good job 😎👍 I did similar M4000D and expansion card sound demos on my channel but I did have some reverb on. 🤭

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks! Your video is a great demo. Nice to hear what's on the expansion card.

  • @nostop5329
    @nostop5329 8 місяців тому

    mkii vibraphone my beloved ❤

  • @jonyjoe8464
    @jonyjoe8464 Рік тому

    the sounds remind me of 60's and 70's movie soundtracks.

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  Рік тому

      So true. I think there’s even a site out there called Planet Mellotron that lists soundtracks that use the Mellotron. Thanks for watching!

  • @TheMadisonHang
    @TheMadisonHang Рік тому +1

    I would have been an honor to be sampled into here!

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  Рік тому +2

      It does, in a sense, make those players immortal, even if we don't know who they are. Thanks for watching!

  • @XYZenithMusic
    @XYZenithMusic 10 місяців тому +1

    Anybody get Rugrats vibes from a lot of these patches? I know Mark Motherspaugh is a synth nerd but I don't recall him mentioning using a Mellotron for the soundtrack

  • @Chewyy
    @Chewyy 10 місяців тому +2

    4:37 this part reminds me of Ladies of the Road by King Crimson

  • @cheetyuh
    @cheetyuh 2 роки тому +9

    i want a mellotron so bad 😭

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  2 роки тому +1

      I hear you. It took awhile to save up the money. Thanks for watching!

  • @vinz1112
    @vinz1112 5 місяців тому +3

    2:21 strawberry fields forever

  • @francislapalme3048
    @francislapalme3048 2 роки тому +1

    always wondered, is there anyway to change the enveloppe? (ADSR)

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  2 роки тому

      You can set the attack and release time, but it's not per sound.

  • @parkerkenney6113
    @parkerkenney6113 Рік тому +2

    I would buy this just for the choir sounds

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  Рік тому

      The choir sounds are so haunting.

  • @gotex2796
    @gotex2796 8 місяців тому +1

    Is the 8 voice choir just the 4 voice male and female choirs added together? It sounds the most badass, but both the male only and female only have some special charm to them as well

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  8 місяців тому

      It sounds to me like a combination of both the male and female choirs together. Thanks for watching!

  • @michaelseardrumlessons3321
    @michaelseardrumlessons3321 Рік тому

    There is some serious Catfood build in!! 😃👌

  • @dasspezial
    @dasspezial 3 роки тому +3

    Hello - does the "Mellotron Micro" have all the same sounds but with just a smaller keyboard ?

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  3 роки тому +1

      Yes, all the same sounds are on the Micro. Thanks for watching!

    • @dukeviking
      @dukeviking 3 роки тому +2

      The Mellotron Micro has 100 non-expandable presets. Smaller keyboard but there is a 3 octave switch that you can access all of the same keys as the Mellotron 4000D (just not laid out at once due to the compact design)

    • @mathieusavoie416
      @mathieusavoie416 4 місяці тому

      @@dukeviking : so the M4000D (regular size) has the same 100 presets, but can also expand through Mellotron sound cards, exact? Are these sound cards vintage (thus expensive and hard to get!) or sold brand new?
      Thanks!

  • @fuzzylightning
    @fuzzylightning Рік тому +2

    I would buy this for the flute patch alone lol.

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  Рік тому

      It is such a fantastic sound. Thanks for watching!

  • @Rowebot15
    @Rowebot15 2 роки тому +1

    I wrote this music on a Yamaha in 1987.
    Ross used a section of it on Friends. I had more helicopter and racecar sounds🤣

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  2 роки тому

      HA!!! Thanks for watching!

  • @northerndilemna
    @northerndilemna Рік тому

    A gimme!!!! One of my favorite bands - Black Bonzo - used this! Just listen to Fantasyworld!

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  Рік тому

      I will check them out. Thanks for watching!

  • @chandeleerjet5637
    @chandeleerjet5637 Рік тому

    What is the sound on your intro from? Is it a digital sound or something like a tank drum? Sounds cool

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  Рік тому +1

      Hi and thanks for watching! That sound is from Mersenne, a synth app from IceGear. I did a 60 second video using that sound a couple of years ago: ua-cam.com/video/9zBjrPgYML8/v-deo.html

  • @w.sumienie
    @w.sumienie 3 місяці тому +1

    Great demo, can you make your own presets on mellotron?

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  3 місяці тому

      Unfortunately not , just the original Tron sounds.

  • @CoasterCactus
    @CoasterCactus 9 місяців тому +1

    Can you hear the tapes run out if you hold the key for too long? Phenomenal video, and tbh i NEED one

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  9 місяців тому +3

      Yes, the sounds end after 7-8 seconds depending on the original tape that was sampled. No sustained notes beyond that. Thanks for watching!

  • @Pablo668
    @Pablo668 9 днів тому

    Awesome vid. I really like these things, but that price is ouchy! I also have other options though.

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  8 днів тому

      Definitely cheaper options out there. Thanks for watching!

  • @ProgPena
    @ProgPena 2 роки тому +3

    This is my favorite Mellotron video ever, all the sample software that i hear sound not so good, which one do you think is the best software or app out there?

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  2 роки тому +1

      Wow, thank you for saying that! I’ve never used Mellotron samples, although I have used Mellowsound by Fingerlab and the Mellotron app (made by the same folks that make the M4000D) on the iPad and they are both good. Thanks for watching!

    • @ProgPena
      @ProgPena 2 роки тому

      @@synthblock Hey i was just curious what instrument in specific is the one that is playing as this video starts?

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  2 роки тому +1

      @@ProgPena Mersenne (iPad app from iceGear). Here's a longer version: ua-cam.com/video/9zBjrPgYML8/v-deo.html

  • @antonhosinsky3090
    @antonhosinsky3090 2 роки тому +1

    Would the rack version be the same?

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  2 роки тому

      It has all the features as the others except for the keyboard.

  • @stargate1555
    @stargate1555 2 місяці тому

    Run your Mellotron through an effects amp with reverb especially with a sustain pedal. Trust me, it's a completely different instrument if you do. That will open up a whole new world for your gem of a Mellotron.

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  2 місяці тому +1

      Totally agree. I run it through my bass amp when I’m playing with other people. It’s insane. But yeah, a guitar amp with reverb must sound amazing. I’ll have to try that. Thanks!

    • @stargate1555
      @stargate1555 2 місяці тому

      Fender makes a few wonderful effects amps with their Champion 10-20-50-100 amps series. Just for grins, run your Mellotron through some guitar effect pedals......I do. My favorite effect guitar pedal is the Metal Zone pedal and the sounds are awesome. Rock on. Peace/love/rockn'roll.

  • @ProgPena
    @ProgPena 2 роки тому +1

    Hey i finally got the Mellotron mini, it turns on but it doesn’t sound anything at all???

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  2 роки тому +2

      Which output are you using? Try hooking up headphones to the headphone jack and see if you get a sound that way. If not I’d contact the dealer you purchased it from as it might be defective.

    • @ProgPena
      @ProgPena 2 роки тому +2

      @@synthblock i needed a speaker lol

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  2 роки тому +2

      @@ProgPena Glad it was an easy fix. Enjoy the Mellotron!

  • @jamesearlcash1758
    @jamesearlcash1758 3 місяці тому

    Did the original 1963 version have all 100 sounds the version in the video has?

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  3 місяці тому

      No. The modern Mellotron comes with samples from various Mellotron models. There’s about 20 sounds from the original MkI. Thanks for watching!

  • @JordySimons
    @JordySimons Рік тому +1

    What an instrument. I have a m4000 mini myself and that last key is over sensitive with the aftertouch, did you noticed that as well?

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  Рік тому

      I‘m not noticing any difference between the keys on mine. I do get an increase in volume sometimes when I use a sustain pedal. Thanks for watching!

  • @WarrenCromartie2
    @WarrenCromartie2 7 місяців тому +1

    I want one. I love this instrument. I can't play the bloody thing. I'm a drummer. I hit things. But it sounds amazing. I'm sure I could figure it out with practice, Lol..

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  7 місяців тому

      It sounds great even just playing one key!

  • @davidackermans9155
    @davidackermans9155 4 місяці тому +1

    9:50 my favorite

  • @yahelhammer537
    @yahelhammer537 2 роки тому +1

    Is there any place to get all those sounds without buying this instrument?

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  2 роки тому +1

      You can get Mellotron samples from a lot of different companies. Just do a google search on "mellotron samples" and you'll see a bunch of options. Thanks for watching!

    • @troyqueen9503
      @troyqueen9503 Рік тому

      In my head 😂

  • @bonfireballads
    @bonfireballads 5 місяців тому

    This might be a silly question, but does the Mini require an external speaker, or does it have a speaker built in?

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  5 місяців тому +1

      No built-in speakers but there is a headphone jack. Thanks for watching!

    • @bonfireballads
      @bonfireballads 5 місяців тому

      @@synthblock nice! Thanks for the reply!

  • @FrenchToasted1995
    @FrenchToasted1995 Рік тому +1

    could you plug this into a moog mavis?

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  Рік тому +1

      According to the Moog Mavis manual, the Fold In input can accept audio but you should verify that means an external device like the Mellotron. Thanks for watching!

    • @FrenchToasted1995
      @FrenchToasted1995 Рік тому

      @@synthblocki dont have any myself, i was just curious

  • @kevbob
    @kevbob Рік тому

    Huh, the MKII accordion at 4:37 vaguely sounds like the intro melody of Jellyfish's 'The Man I Used To Be'.

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  Рік тому

      I had to go listen to that song, but wow, what a random coincidence!

  • @zachhaywood1564
    @zachhaywood1564 2 роки тому +5

    I think it sounds just as good as the original.
    *Come at me, hipsters.*

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  2 роки тому +1

      And it weighs a lot less and is less expensive than the originals.

    • @hamstring6792
      @hamstring6792 2 роки тому

      Not even close.

    • @evankeal
      @evankeal 2 роки тому

      @@hamstring6792 pretty close with 99 percent of the headaches removed.

    • @hamstring6792
      @hamstring6792 2 роки тому

      @@evankeal It's not a real Mellotron. It's just a computer-based sample player loaded with butchered samples. I can hear the difference. Besides, the claims that real Mellotons are troublesome are based on pure mythology.

    • @evankeal
      @evankeal 2 роки тому

      @@hamstring6792 wow, so much is wrong with everything in that statement. You missed so much of the English language. To recap, you said sounds nothing alike. I said it's close. I never stated anything that should give you the impression I dont understand this is not the original board. And as far as the comparison to maintaining the tapes and hardware of the original versus this, you are not very in tune with using equipment in general. I also implied I hear a difference when using the term " close". Meaning its different.

  • @gaelalpz
    @gaelalpz Рік тому +1

    11:50 Wonderwall

  • @matthewfoster2684
    @matthewfoster2684 Рік тому

    Does it have a sustain pedal?

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  Рік тому

      You can use a sustain pedal with it but it doesn’t come with a sustain pedal. You have to purchase that separately. Thanks for watching!

  • @SydneyShortFilmSchool
    @SydneyShortFilmSchool 3 місяці тому

    The soundtrack to every cheesy movie/tv series from the early 70s - right there!

  • @raymondo6665
    @raymondo6665 9 місяців тому +1

    Very nice, but nothing here a software Mellotron can't equal. Cheers.

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  9 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @32ndBrother
    @32ndBrother 3 роки тому +1

    I am still debating on whether or not to pull the trigger on this.

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  3 роки тому +4

      I still have no regrets about my purchase if that helps!

    • @VinceCartierBeats
      @VinceCartierBeats 2 роки тому +4

      I’m there as well... I don’t think any sampler can replicate can come near the quality of the sounds

    • @realitycheck2539
      @realitycheck2539 2 роки тому +1

      Do not buy it, is just more stuff in the studio and is already way too expensive, you will not be able to sell it ever for a good price. And you can get those samples anywhere for free.

    • @joelizquierdo8624
      @joelizquierdo8624 Рік тому

      You can plug into guitar pedals for pure experimentation.

  • @marcopolistena1960
    @marcopolistena1960 2 роки тому +4

    Dear friend. the question is not so much in the quality of the sampling, but in the knowledge of "where" each instrument "moves". A tenor sax has its octave, a marimba its own, a choir, a mandolin, etc etc ...... you can have the best sampler in the world but if the sound you choose, you don't let it play, in the right octave , everything will sound bad. So there are two parameters for playing with sampled sounds. Space and dynamics. Where and how do you use that sound. Always think about how the instrument that produces that sound works.

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  2 роки тому +2

      Marco, all good points. I feel the Mellotron can get close, due to the fact that each individual note is a a separate 8 second recording of someone playing that note so you get differences in pitch, timbre, etc, as well as chair squeaks, microphone hits and more. Yes, I agree that approaching playing the Mellotron like you'd be playing the real instrument helps.
      I also think someone shouldn't buy a Mellotron with the intention of getting studio quality recreations of real instruments. The beauty of the Mellotron is its lo-fi nature and how everything sounds a little off.

  • @chrismayer3919
    @chrismayer3919 Рік тому +1

    WOW! Such a versatile instrument; why’d they go out of style? 🎶🎹

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  Рік тому

      It does cover a lot of ground. Thanks for watching!

    • @SoggySandwich80
      @SoggySandwich80 Рік тому

      Because most of its sounds are super harsh and cheesy

    • @big_gamer1234
      @big_gamer1234 Рік тому +3

      @@SoggySandwich80im gonna be the first to ask how a sound from an instrument can be cheesy

    • @kevinsturges6957
      @kevinsturges6957 Рік тому +1

      They never went out of style. Always been a market for Mellotrons. The originals are just crazy expensive and hard to tour with because of all the fragile tape mechanisms.

  • @troyqueen9503
    @troyqueen9503 Рік тому

    David Bowie ,hero’s 😢

  • @Dolle_Man
    @Dolle_Man Рік тому

  • @liltick102
    @liltick102 Рік тому

    I want it now.

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  Рік тому +1

      I hope you can get one as it's a lot of fun to play. Thanks for watching!

    • @liltick102
      @liltick102 Рік тому

      @@synthblock Np g 🤟🏻🤟🏻
      One day, right now my ideal synths to purchase are the Roland Fantom x6, Korg kronos, Yamaha motif, m-audio 88 key midi, and one of these Mello’s - Albeit I’m poor as hell, but one day.. I love that choir organ preset from Agguire on this. Also great playing - I’ll check your channel out from here also 🤟🏻
      If you have any recommendations’ based on the synth’s I just mentioned - despite me not being able to currently afford any of them, I’d love to be introduced to some others’ to look i to for when I’m able to redo my studio.

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  Рік тому +1

      @@liltick102 I've used Roland synths over the years and love them. I can definitely recommend the Roland Fantom, an excellent synth and you can also use it as a controller for other synths. Good luck!

    • @liltick102
      @liltick102 Рік тому

      @@synthblock I was bought a new keyboard, reverb pedal, stand, and a piano after going to a food bank and playing.. entirely for free shortly after saying this.
      Wild.

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  Рік тому +1

      @@liltick102 That's great! Glad you could get some gear quickly. Have fun with it.

  • @realitycheck2539
    @realitycheck2539 2 роки тому +5

    I have all those sounds already. You need to be crazy to buy something that has been around for free for ages.

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  2 роки тому +1

      I love this thing. But yes, you can get the sounds in other ways for sure.

    • @yahelhammer537
      @yahelhammer537 2 роки тому

      Hi, can you tell where those sounds are available?

    • @CatWAVE-qq1gs
      @CatWAVE-qq1gs Рік тому

      @@yahelhammer537 Any cheap and bad VST is available. There's ANY sound of ANY instrument available. Free and paid. Just learn how to use it on a DAW. (And buy yourself a midi controller).

  • @fabianrr
    @fabianrr 10 місяців тому +1

    2:32 Silent Hill and Twin Peaks

  • @Shadow__Banned
    @Shadow__Banned 2 місяці тому

    don't really see the point of such an expensive rompler if someone please can explain where snobism ends & when musicality starts ?

  • @stargate1555
    @stargate1555 6 днів тому

    There is an A & B channel blend. How come nobody ever posts videos of the various instrument sound combinations? The possibilities are endless. There is also a LOW mode....we never see those effects demonstrated either. Maybe I need to post my own videos showing the thousands of combinations with the additions of sound cards 02-03-04-05-06 . Is anybody interested in seeing my stuff? Mellotron M4000D owner since 2017.

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  5 днів тому

      @@stargate1555 Great video idea! Yes, definitely make some videos; the world needs more Mellotron videos.

  • @quattronostrum3173
    @quattronostrum3173 Рік тому

    At the end sounds like Radiohead Motion Picture Soundtrack

  • @minnowbreath
    @minnowbreath Рік тому +2

    Am I the only one who came here for 2:20? lol

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  Рік тому +1

      It's almost criminal not to attempt it with the flute sound!

  • @nuitnoire8627
    @nuitnoire8627 7 місяців тому +2

    Lana Del Rey probably has one !

  • @ardahanbaloglu
    @ardahanbaloglu Рік тому

    0:45 505 - Arctic Monkeys?

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  Рік тому +1

      Not intentionally, but good catch!

  • @sceptikalmedia
    @sceptikalmedia 2 роки тому +5

    I cant stop laughing at the price tag.

    • @WycliffStudios
      @WycliffStudios 2 роки тому

      How much ?

    • @d0rk198
      @d0rk198 2 роки тому +1

      @@WycliffStudios I checked it out on internet, I'm Mexican so I found the price on pesos (on Amazon) . But speaking of dollars, it would be almost 2,000 dolars. Of course maybe is more expensive here (México) , because of the import and export price.

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  2 роки тому +2

      $2,000

  • @jonestube2007
    @jonestube2007 10 місяців тому

    Why?

  • @roccogordon69
    @roccogordon69 Рік тому +1

    dababy

  • @byteme9718
    @byteme9718 3 місяці тому

    There isn't one sound i heard that I would use. At least, unlike the original, this is small and light enough to throw in the garbage which is where it belongs outside of a free app.

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  2 місяці тому +1

      That really made me laugh! Yeah, it’s not for everyone. Thanks for watching anyway.

  • @commodoor6549
    @commodoor6549 Рік тому +5

    Mellotron must use real tape or it's not a Mellotron. I'm not sure what you want to call this, but it's not a mellotron. It's really no different than a VST, but perhaps less powerful. Not a good use of hardware. Perhaps it's good for live performances, but I don't see the value of it when there are so many other better alternatives.

  • @davidwatkins204
    @davidwatkins204 2 роки тому +1

    This doesn't sound any better than the standard 100 voice digital keyboard, pawn shop variety.

    • @ebasswah
      @ebasswah 2 роки тому

      which one of those delivers the chamberlin sounds?

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  2 роки тому +1

      Any of the Mellotron M4000D family has Chamberlin sounds on it

    • @YouBredRaptorsMusic
      @YouBredRaptorsMusic 2 роки тому

      Fucking lol

  • @birchsongsltd.6831
    @birchsongsltd.6831 Рік тому +1

    Is a sustain and/or switching pedal included?

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  Рік тому +1

      Hi. No pedals are included. Thanks for watching!

    • @birchsongsltd.6831
      @birchsongsltd.6831 Рік тому

      @@synthblock I love this machine and trust that there's an input for a sustain pedal?

    • @synthblock
      @synthblock  Рік тому +1

      @@birchsongsltd.6831 Yes, there's a jack for a sustain pedal. I use an old Yamaha one from the early 1990s and have no issues.