Arturia Mellotron V 1.9.5.6366 for Mac

Mac Audio

Updated Nov 6, 2026

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Mellotron V is Arturia's recreation of the Mellotron, the tape-playback keyboard that put strings, choirs and flutes under the fingers of bands like The Beatles, King Crimson and Led Zeppelin long before samplers existed. Each key plays back a tape recording, and Arturia modelled the wobble, saturation and mechanical charm that make the sound so recognisable.

Key Features

• 65 original tape racks from the Mk I, Mk II, M300 and M400 instruments
• Import your own samples and play them through the tape engine
• Tape controls for flutter, wow, noise and saturation
• Mix multiple tape sounds within one preset
• Built-in effects to shape the lo-fi character further

How to Download

1. Check the system requirements below and make sure your Mac and DAW are ready.
2. Download from the official site and install Arturia Software Center, which handles the download and activation.
3. Sign in, install the software, activate your licence, then open it in your DAW or as a standalone app.

System Requirements

Mellotron V needs macOS 11.0 or later and runs on both Apple silicon and Intel Macs. It works standalone and as a VST, AU and AAX plug-in in 64-bit DAWs, and installation and updates are handled through Arturia Software Center.

FAQs

Can I use my own samples in Mellotron V?

Yes. User sample import is one of its headline additions — your own recordings get the same tape treatment as the factory racks.

Is Mellotron V free?

No. It is a paid Arturia instrument, also included in V Collection. You can audition it with the demo in Arturia Software Center.