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Mellotron M4000D MicrovsMellotron Micro Module

Summary

Mellotron M4000D Micro and Mellotron Micro Module: 2 Mellotron stage keyboards compared side by side. They differ on 7 of 14 compared specifications.

Key differences

  • Released: 2017 on the M4000D Micro and 2025 on the Micro Module.
  • Aftertouch: Channel (mono) on the M4000D Micro and None on the Micro Module.
  • Sound engine: SD-card-based playback engine with 100 Mellotron and Chamberlin sounds (Sound Card 01 library); not expandable with extra sound cards on the M4000D Micro and Micro engine on microSD: 100 Mellotron and Chamberlin sounds; not expandable on the Micro Module.
  • Dimensions (W × D × H): 488 × 184 × 58 mm on the M4000D Micro and 184 × 135 × 65 mm on the Micro Module.
  • Weight: 2.5 kg on the M4000D Micro and 0.71 kg on the Micro Module.

Both are the same on sections (Sample playback) and drawbars (None).

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Mellotron M4000D Micro stage keyboard

Mellotron

M4000D Micro
Current
Mellotron Micro Module stage keyboard

Mellotron

Micro Module
Current
General
ManufacturerMellotronMellotron
StatusCurrentCurrent
Released20172025
Keyboard
Keys25—
Key actionSemi-weighted—
AftertouchChannel (mono)None
KeybedFatar semi-weighted, two octaves, velocity-sensitive—
Sounds
SectionsSample playbackSample playback
DrawbarsNoneNone
Sound engineSD-card-based playback engine with 100 Mellotron and Chamberlin sounds (Sound Card 01 library); not expandable with extra sound cardsMicro engine on microSD: 100 Mellotron and Chamberlin sounds; not expandable
Organ modelsNoneNone
Polyphony10 notes10 notes
Connections
Outputs1/4-inch unbalanced, Headphones1/4-inch unbalanced, Headphones
MIDI portsDIN in, DIN out, DIN thru3.5 mm TRS in (Type B), 3.5 mm TRS thru (Type B)
Pedal inputsSustainSustain
Features
Features100 Mellotron and Chamberlin sounds from first-generation master tapes, 24-bit uncompressed playback, Half- and quarter-speed switch, A/B sound mix, Two colour displays, External power supply100 Mellotron and Chamberlin sounds, 24-bit uncompressed playback, Responds to mono and polyphonic aftertouch over MIDI, High/low switch drops playback one or two octaves, Two displays, Firmware updates via iOS app
Size & weight
ColoursWhiteWhite
Dimensions (W × D × H)488 × 184 × 58 mm184 × 135 × 65 mm
Weight2.5 kg0.71 kg