GForce M-Tron Pro Virtual Instrument
by Kevin on July 7, 2010
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| GForce M-Tron Pro Virtual Instrument |
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| Manufacturer: GForce |
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| List Price: $199.95 |
| Sale Price: $149.00 |
| Availibility: Usually ships in 1-2 business days |
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Product Description |
| The M-Tron virtual instrument from GForce is an incredible emulation of the classic Mellotron popularized by artists such as The Beatles, Yes, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, King Crimson, and The Moody Blues. This M-Tron set includes all of the additional tape banks that used to be available separately—giving you 2.5GB of real Mellotron samples, including strings, choir, flutes, brass, and more. The software works in standalone mode or host operation. Totally AuthenticThe Mellotron was one of the first sample-based keyboards. When pressed, each key on the original instrument moved a tape head onto a piece of tape that had a recording of that note playing a sound such as a violin. In order to replicate the original instrument's tone as closely as possible, GForce sampled each individual tape and coded them into the M-Tron for over 2.5GB total. As much a labor of love as the Mellotron itself, each key on the M-Tron plays an individual recording of the analogous tape from the original. As with the original synth, once the eight seconds of "tape" has been played, it is simply "re-wound." The lack of loop points give the instrument a unique playing characteristic in addition to it's already unique sound.Standalone or Host OperationYou can use the M-Tron soft synth by itself or as a plug-in from some of the most popular host applications, including Live 4, Cubase, Logic, GarageBand, SONAR, Digital Performer, ACID, and Pro Tools LE/TDM. Compatible formats include VST 2.0 (Mac/PC including VSTi), RTAS (Mac/PC) and Audio Units (Mac). In other words, you can integrate the virtual instrument with the rest of your studio and use it just about any way you want. |
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Product Details |
- Extremely realistic analog modeling of classic Mellotron
- Includes all additional tape banks with over 2.5GB samples
- Volume, tone, and pitch controls
- Attack and release envelope
- Supports full automation
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 Having a lot of fun with this! |
| Review Date: March 17, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Carlo D'Anna, Seattle, Washington USA |
I have always loved the sound of Mellotron in music from Genesis to Moody Blues. This instrument has its own unique sound that has never been emulated, since it had grown out of fashion. Being a Home Hobby music producer and recorder, I had read about the M-Tron Pro and the previous version and wrung my wrists, thinking whether I should take the plunge and add it to my plug-ins in my software.
I have used Xpand with its host of voices and was pretty stoked with it as well. I obtained the M-tron and after a brief learning curve, have really enjoyed it, and am using Xpand less and less.
Having never played the original analog Mellotron, I don't really know what may be missing.
But so far, with some tweaking I have produced some awesome retro, spacey effects to my tunes. Some of my frequent listeners tell me they really love how it sounds. I would recommend this to anyone who is currently in search of mellotron in their music. |
Incomplete But Very Accurate
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| Review Date: February 7, 2010 |
| Reviewer: DW, chicago, IL |
The M-Tron Pro has many Mellotron sounds but is incomplete. Instead of focusing solely on Mellotron, the makers were bored with the concept and added a few samples of unrelated instruments like Hofner bass, Optigan (worthy of it's own emulator), ARP Pro-Soloist and Roland VP-330. I would much rather have a complete set of all rhythms and fills that the Mellotron Mk II could produce. Search for sites that list the Mk II's sound list.
Also missing is the ability to have two independent, 35-note keyboards like the Mk II.
Still, M-Tron has the most accurate samples.
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Alright, but.....
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| Review Date: December 14, 2009 |
| Reviewer: M. Stevens, Tacoma WA USA |
This actually does sound like a real Mellotron! HOWEVER.... it also seems to have as many problems as the original.
I don't know what GForce was thinking. The Pitch bend controller number is not the standard controller that is normally used. You might think that you could get around this, and you can, but it is really a hassle.
(Manufacturer's Note: With regards to the use of CC95 for the control of the pitch wheel. The pitch wheel doesn't react to pitch bend info as it's not scaled in the same way as bend. CC95 was used in order to optimize the M-Tron's on screen functions for use with a PhatBoy.)
That is dumb. They are limiting the use of this product. Go figure.
There also seems to be a problem with the tuning of the instruments that were used to make the sound clips for this product. I find myself constantly adjusting the fine tuning when selecting new patches.
When I get it working, I DO like the sounds.
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