Archived App (Last seen on 26 Apr 2026)
This is an archived listing of the app previously available on the App Store.
Experience the iconic sounds of the original Mellotron with this app. It features 6 authentic tape-based instrument sounds, offering a unique way to play vintage keyboard tones. Explore a piece of music history with this digital recreation.
2.0.3
January 3, 2020
Will still play audio when device is in silent mode Minor graphic bug fixes (2.0) Fix for crashing app New improved graphics Core midi support Double tap to reset knobs to default
MoreThe Mellotron app is a digital recreation of the classic Mellotron keyboard instrument. It provides access to authentic sounds from the original Mellotron library, allowing users to play these unique vintage tones on their mobile devices.
This specific app includes 6 sounds from the original Mellotron library. For a broader selection with more sounds and emulations of different Mellotron and Chamberlin models, the Mellotron XL app is also available.
The provided information indicates that this is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase model.
The app supports Core Midi, Audiobus output (versions 2 & 3), and MIDI input (Audiobus 3 only). This allows for integration with other music production software and hardware.
A Mellotron is a unique keyboard instrument that uses magnetic tape to play back pre-recorded instrument sounds. Invented in the 1950s, it was the primary way for keyboardists to access realistic instrument sounds like strings and flutes before the advent of digital samplers, famously featuring on iconic tracks.
