Mellotron micro

[OffYourFace]

I own the micro, and probably the very first commercially available M4000D (serial number 10).
I'm also totally uncapable of playing keys, but the Mellotron is very forgiving in that regard

So does the Micro sound exactly the same as the M4000D?

[fortytwo]

Yes, I'm pretty sure it does.
It is however lacking both some jacks, and an expansion slot.

[Shadoweclipse13]

Cool little Mellotron rkharper! Not to derail, but what's the bass? REALLY sweet looking

Serek Basses in Chicago
https://www.serekbasses.com

Oh yeah Those look great!! Thanks!!

[Angstwulf]

Another alternative:

You may be able to find a used Nord Electro 3 for a little bit more than the price of a new Mellotron Micro.

The Mellotron/Chamberlain samples are pretty good. So are the orchestral and "classic" synth sounds.

Plus, if you want to learn keyboards 61 or 73 keys will give you more room to progress.

You get great Hammond organ and electric keys [Wurlitzer/Fender Rhodes] and a decent acoustic piano to work with. Well, more decent acoustic piano than my trusty ol' Electro 2.

[rkharper]

So does the Micro sound exactly the same as the M4000D?

it IS exactly the same instrument, less keys, less connections and no possibility to expand the sounds ans in the M4000D.

[rkharper]

Cool little Mellotron rkharper! Not to derail, but what's the bass? REALLY sweet looking

yepp, Serek Basses! it is EXACTLY this bass. and out of all my dozen basses, that's my go to bass at the moment:

https://youtu.be/jzsxYII72sU

[Shadoweclipse13]

That's awesome! Cool video! I could watch people building and making stuff all day long.