Experience the iconic sound of a legendary era with AIR Mellotron, our faithful recreation of the original tape sample keyboard machine. Featured on countless classic Rock albums, many consider the Mellotron to be the very first sampler. With AIR's over 20 years of experience in developing high-quality emulations, you can be assured this instrument won't disappoint, delivering an authentically rich and evocative sound that will transport your music back in time.

Our new Mellotron Plugin Instrument is designed for creative music production, offering a wide array of parameters, settings, and controls to craft an expansive range of keyboard instrument sounds. Begin your sonic journey with the built-in sound categories and then venture into a wide variety of sound-shaping sections, notably the innovative new Flavor section, allowing for unique tonal manipulations.

AIR Mellotron includes 6 Tape Sets featuring the original (OG) Flute, Choir, and Strings tape samples, ensuring a truly authentic sound. You can also select "Dirty" and "Cleaned" versions of the original tapes, providing even more sonic versatility. Other crucial sound-shaping parameters include Formant, Age, and Sample Start, giving you precise control over the character of your sound. With 30 factory presets to get you started and a selection of built-in effects, including the powerful new AIR Flavor, you’ll achieve instant lo-fi goodness and much more.

AWARD-WINNING EFFECTS BY AIR TECHNOLOGY

AIR Mellotron has world-class audio effects processing built right in, empowering you to enhance your sounds quickly and efficiently. Choose from a comprehensive suite of essential effects, including Compressor, Four Band EQ, Spring Reverb, Delay, and the versatile new Flavor, each with a dedicated section for dialing in precise adjustments.

The new AIR Flavor is a multi-effect designed to distort and transform your patches into lo-fi heaven. Apply EQ simulations of radios, phones, and tape machines to dramatically change the timbre of a patch, or add distortion, noise, and tape flutter to access a wide range of lo-fi treatments, giving your sound that sought-after vintage character.

The AIR Creative FX collection has been a staple of Pro Tools since Version 8 and is recognized as the reference FX suite by many of the world's most respected audio professionals. These AIR FX have been featured in countless top film, game, and music projects over the last decade. Each plugin is expertly designed with ease of use in mind and will ensure professional results every time you use them.

DESKTOP APP & CROSS-COMPATIBILITY

Your plugin purchase includes our convenient Desktop Player application. Launch the Desktop Version of Mellotron, connect your favorite MIDI controller via USB or Bluetooth, and you're immediately ready for dynamic live performances. The interface is specifically designed for ease of use and maximum playability in a live setting.

Purchasing Mellotron in plugin format also grants you seamless cross-compatibility with Akai Professional's renowned Standalone music production systems, including the MPC and FORCE series products. This means you can now effortlessly bring your favorite MPC instruments into any DAW, bridging the gap between your hardware and software workflows.

• Authentic recreation of the legendary tape sample keyboard machine
• Designed for creative music production with extensive sound shaping
• Innovative new Flavor section for unique tonal manipulations
• Includes 6 Tape Sets featuring OG Flute, Choir, and Strings samples
• Option for "Dirty" and "Cleaned" versions of original tapes
• Additional sound-shaping parameters: Formant, Age, and Sample Start
• Comes with 30 factory presets to inspire your creativity
• Built-in award-winning AIR Creative FX: Compressor, Four Band EQ, Spring Reverb, Delay, and the new Flavor
• New AIR Flavor multi-effect for instant lo-fi distortion, EQ simulations (radios, phones, tape machines), noise, and tape flutter
• Included Desktop Player application for standalone use and live performance
• Designed for ease of use and maximum playability with MIDI controllers (USB/Bluetooth)
• Cross-compatibility with Akai Professional MPC and FORCE standalone products