Mellotron Mark VvsMellotron Mark VII
Summary
Mellotron Mark V and Mellotron Mark VII: 2 Mellotron specialitys compared side by side. They differ on 5 of 9 compared specifications.
| 2 items | Mellotron Mark VLegacy since 1980View details → | Mellotron Mark VIILegacyView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Mellotron | Mellotron |
| Status | Legacy | Legacy |
| Released | 1975 | 2005 |
| Instrument | ||
| Type | Tape replay | Tape replay |
| Sound engine | Tape replay: two M400-type mechanisms with removable three-track 3/8-inch frames, single capstan | Tape replay: two Mark VI-type mechanisms, each with a removable three-track 3/8-inch tape frame |
| Polyphony | Full polyphony (70 notes) | Full polyphony (70 notes) |
| Features | Tape replay, Pitch control, Two manuals, Built-in stereo reverb, Per-manual pan control, Double volume pedal | Tape replay, Pitch control, Two manuals, Two removable tape frames |
| Keyboard | ||
| Keys | 70 | 70 |
| Aftertouch | None | None |
| Keybed | Two 35-note manuals side by side, G to F | Two 35-note wooden manuals side by side, G to F |
| Connections | ||
| Outputs | Headphones | — |
| Pedal inputs | Volume | — |
| Size & weight | ||
| Colours | Black | Hardwood |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 1320 × 660 × 895 mm | — |
| Weight | 152 kg | — |
Key differences
- Released: Mark V – 1975 Mark VII – 2005
- Keybed: Mark V – Two 35-note manuals side by side, G to F Mark VII – Two 35-note wooden manuals side by side, G to F
- Sound engine: Mark V – Tape replay: two M400-type mechanisms with removable three-track 3/8-inch frames, single capstan Mark VII – Tape replay: two Mark VI-type mechanisms, each with a removable three-track 3/8-inch tape frame
Both are the same on type (Tape replay) and keys (70).