Mellotronics Streetlytron Pro Reviews

by Baseboardmatt

So, i bought this sight unseen as i love the previous version, the M3000hd. But this new app does not sound as good. There is a high frequency artifact that I’m hearing, kind of like a bad low bit rate mp3. This sonic problem isn’t present in the M3000. I’m hoping they can update this with a fix soon. I’ll add more stars to this review if that can happen.

by CedarPrince

Sounds wonderful and the midi control makes it fun. Unfortunately saving presets does not work for me. If it did, this would be 5 stars.

by GtrGeorgeDC

As a long-time Moody Blues fan, it is simply amazing to have these sounds right in my iPad. I really can’t add much to what all the other reviewers have said.

But it would be really excellent if the developers would consider adding AUv3 capability in a future update. This would greatly increase MellotronicsStreetlytronPro’s usefulness and usability, at least for me. As soon as that happens, I’m upping my rating to 5 stars.

Otherwise, beautiful app, very nicely done.

by Prog Musician

Very nice app… just needs to be AUv3..

by Himeykitty

Sounds great! All the classic sounds are right here.
The only complaint I have is that it sounds almost *too* good. It’d be neat if it could emulate some of the original machines’ notorious wonkiness. Maybe sliders for tape noise, warble, and that weird detuning thing it does when you play chords.

by Jukebox John

Love MellotronicsStreetlytronPro. It includes way more sounds than expensive computer apps such as MuTron Pro (although MuTron Pro has deeper features and efx, they charge a lot extra to add additional sounds). I control the instrument with a midi keyboard and output the sounds to my computer interface using the iPad headphone jack with stereo 1/4” male to female cables. A steal at five times the price!

by Bryon Evans

And it sounds BITCHIN.

I haven’t even tried attaching it to other things via Audiobus or recording anything with it yet AND IT DOESN’T MATTER! The last two hours I’ve spent mesmerized and totally transfixed by just playing with the sounds in MellotronicsStreetlytronPro is worth the $25. Whoever you are, app developer guy or girl, you fkn rock and I love you.

AUv3? Ok, whatever, I’ll find a workaround until you get it right (if you haven’t yet). Take your time, no rush.

- Bryon Evans

by Webster Jammer

Music fills my life and makes me full. As someone who has plinked haphazardly at length on the family piano he grew up with, fixed cheesy discarded electronic keyboards for his kids, and regularly toys with the idea of learning to actually play, MellotronicsStreetlytronPro fills much of the musical-keyboard longing I feel. Very satisfying. Now I can play the ‘Close Encounters’ chord progression in the style of a Russian Choir from my iPhone secreted beneath the conference table during boring meeting, hook a 100W amp up to my midi keyboard via the Mac and wake my teenage sons with a church organ music, or just lay in a hammock in the back yard on a fine spring day trying to figure out the keyboard parts to In-A-Gatta-Da-Vita on my iPad. Deep and rich experience. Thanks for making it possible!

by SlowlyIturn

Very very cool.

by Dvelop

Sounds beautiful. That said Apple audio hardware rate locking at 48k through speaker gives MellotronicsStreetlytronPro some troubles. So on iPhone 6s + you might get some distortion when playing multi keys, and pure distortion when playing through the iPhone speaker after the latest 1.5 update, and until a fix. Though if you plug in headphones or an audio interface it should sound normal. Developer is super responsive, helpful and is working on an update to address.

by Mrnutty

Having bought two previous versions of Mellotron iOS apps, I can say this is the best! Not only the latest collection yet, but a higher sample rate. Very nice indeed!

by Topologist

Sounds fantastic, the fidelity to the sound is clearly higher than the previous version of MellotronicsStreetlytronPro (which as not bad got an app). But this, this is road-worthy, for sure. The midi tweak-ability is outstanding. The interface is nicer too. My only tweak would be to have the ABC blend knob be done in an xy pad so one could blend all three voices, though maybe it’s too processor intensive. Good job!

by RK#1

I’ve always loved the Mellotron sounds used by The Moody Blues, King Crimson, The Beatles and so many others. The Streetlytron Pro gives me those sounds and more. Interfaces nicely with my Axiom 49 2nd gen midi keyboard controller. I’ve assigned the 8 rotary controllers to operate the 8 Streetlytron knobs, and assigned the drum pads to store and recall presets. Live rig ready and really expands my sonic palette.

by Chimy28

Someday, I’ll learn all the wonderful aspects of MellotronicsStreetlytronPro and all the sounds the Mellotron can make.

But for now, I play all all the Watcher chords and my heart is so incredibly happy! Thank you so much for your great work. Much appreciated!

by Nitpick Pete

Well though-out interface for playing on the iPad screen, PLUS midi control from external keyboard. Well done. Love it.

by 1Roger That

Thank you for fixing the distortion issue quickly.

by Mark Thomas Walker

I am a Mellotron fanatic. It is my absolute favorite instrument after guitar. I’ve owned a ton of Mellotron variants since I can’t afford the real one. I started with Mike Pinder’s AKAI library, I’ve owned a Nord Stage with their Mellotron sample library. Two variations of the Memotron at different times. GMedia’s Mellotron original and Pro version for my Mac with all the add on libraries. And I’ve owned this developers iPad apps with his libraries since release. I’ve been so excited for this mostly for the incoming AUv3, but also the promised sonic improvements and it does not disappoint. There is so much more there in this version and it still has all that lo-fi Mellotron magic we love. With the tone control, 1/2 speed, optional MK2 EQ preamp and cabinet modeling you have so much variation in sound available for each tape set. Want it more aggressive with some added mid-range bite, turn on that EQ, mellowed out just turn it off and turn that tone known left. MellotronicsStreetlytronPro holds its own against everything I own and have owned and it’s so usable for any studio or live application. To have this in my iPad is just ridiculous. AuV3 will make this the perfect app and its already a go to for me in less than a week. The developer has also already added two new tape banks in the first updates and is promising more in the future that will get us from (now 65) to almost 100 with no extra costs! Talk about a great deal. Thanks for the hard work and making my “perfect app” for iPad music making.

by Palmeraldritch

I love this—it is my go-to for B-3, horns and string sounds!

by Mr Mxyztplk 5000

Maybe the best app ever for iOS. That sound.