Mellotron V is a software instrument from Arturia that reproduces the tape-replay Mellotron keyboard, with 65 original tape racks sampled from MKI, MKII, M300 and M400 units.
Mellotron V at a glance
| Developer | Arturia |
|---|---|
| Type | Instruments / Virtual Instruments |
| Formats | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS 10.13 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| RAM | 4 GB or more |
| Disk space | 3 GB |
| Free trial | Available |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €147.76 |
What Mellotron V does
The instrument replaces the original tape mechanism with a modeled reproduction of each key, so every note triggers a tape playback path rather than a digital sample alone. Modeling parameters add flutter, tape saturation, mechanics noise, noise floor and velocity-dependent volume, and an amplitude envelope loop controls each sample. Three tracks can be selected and blended together, which reflects the way the original instrument played three recorded strips.
User sample import lets the same tape-replay modeling be applied to any sample, and time stretching is included for imported material. The developer describes the result as the original sound updated with modifications that the 1960s hardware never offered. Mellotron V is available as VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone for Windows and macOS, and a trial version is offered. Circulation of cracked copies, a crack for the Mac build as a .dmg crack, and the Windows build as an x64 crack or x86 crack are the terms most often paired with the name in searches, while a working serial, keygen or torrent is the string most often typed alongside the plugin name.
Key features
- 65 original tape racks. The library holds 65 tape racks taken from MKI, MKII, M300 and M400 Mellotrons, so the instrument covers several generations of the hardware.
- Tape modeling controls. Flutter, tape saturation, mechanics noise, noise floor and velocity volume are adjustable parameters that shape how each note behaves.
- Three-track blending. Three tracks can be selected and blended, so a single key can combine material from different tape sources.
- Per-sample amplitude loop. An amplitude envelope loop control applies to each sample, allowing sustained tones to be held and shaped.
- User sample import and time stretching. Any sample can be imported and played through the tape-replay model, and imported material can be time stretched.
Compatibility
Mellotron V is listed as VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone for Windows and macOS, with a minimum of macOS 10.13 and native support for Apple Silicon. It needs 4 GB of RAM and 3 GB of disk space.
Who it is for
The plugin suits keyboardists and producers who want tape-based Mellotron sounds in a DAW, and sound designers who want to pass their own samples through the same modeled tape mechanism.
Mellotron V compared with similar plugins
M-Tron Pro IV from GForce Software is listed as an instrument with a synth type, in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats for Windows and macOS. Mellotron from AIR Music Technology is listed as a virtual instrument in VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone formats for Windows and macOS.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mellotron V | Arturia | Virtual Instruments | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €147.76 |
| M-Tron Pro IV | GForce Software | Synth | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €74.36 (regular €148.74) |
| Mellotron | AIR Music Technology | Virtual Instruments | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €147.76 |
| M-Tron Mk II | GForce Software | Synth | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €99.16 (regular €198.33) |
| Orchestral Suite 2 | UVI | Virtual Instruments | Windows, macOS | €197.34 |
Price and availability
Mellotron V was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €147.76. A free trial is offered. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Mellotron V FAQ
Where can I download Mellotron V crack for free?
Cracked copies of the Mellotron V release circulate as a repack, and the macOS build is packed as a .dmg crack, with the Windows build searched as x64 crack or x86 crack.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Mellotron V?
Searches pair the plugin name with serial key and keygen, and a working serial is the string most often typed, though a trial version only.
Is Mellotron V available as a torrent or magnet link?
Torrent and magnet link copies of the release are the most common distribution form, and the release is typically packed as .rar or .iso.
Does Mellotron V run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. The developer lists native support for Apple Silicon on macOS 10.13 or higher.
Which formats does Mellotron V support?
It is available as VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone.