Mellotron Micro Digital Synthesizer

There really is nothing quite like a Mellotron. I think of it as the fairy dust of musical instruments: anything you sprinkle with it will magically become better.
The build quality of the Micro is extremely sturdy and the keys have a beautiful feel to them.
I was originally concerned that it didn't have a stereo out, but I quickly realized that it simply doesn't need one and adds to the overall "Mellotronness" of the sound. It's also a dream to mix. I can't recommend it highly enough.

Well designed instrument that is a complete joy to play.

For years I've eyed the newer iterations of the Mellotron. Having shed the tape racks of decades past, the updated synth/keyboard-style form factor alleviates the bulk and weight of its namesake ancestors. No longer physically imposing; the Mellotron re-imagined as portable and so seemingly intuitive to use. Then, there are those sounds... so powerful, so melancholy, so wistful. However, for one reason or another, the Mellotron remained beyond my reach. I tried recreating some of the sounds on a pedalboard (Superego>Organizer>Phaser>Chorus), with varying levels of success... not Mellotron per se, but more like a friend-of-a-friend of Mellotron. Anyway, earlier this year I stumbled upon a video from an industry trade show, premiering the Micro. Simpler, smaller, and just a gear swap away from being within my financial reach. It was time. Fast-forward two months, and the newly acquired Micro has integrated seamlessly into practices. The feel, the playability, the breadth of sounds and their quality, are well beyond what Id ever hoped to experience. Truly an exceptional piece of musical gear. Highly recommended.