Melox Pro melodica virtual instrument interface by Sampleson

Melox Pro: Studio-Grade Melodica Virtual Instrument by Sampleson

Rated 4.4/5 on Plugin Boutique (204 ratings)

Melox Pro is a virtual melodica instrument from Sampleson, offering stereo and binaural modes, scripted expressive playing, and VST3, VST2, AU and standalone versions for Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

Melox Pro is a virtual instrument built around the melodica, a breath-driven keyboard instrument that is rarely sampled in detail. Sampleson describes it as the first studio-grade melodica, with a scripting layer that adds release velocities, key clicks, air sound and mechanical noise. The developer says the instrument works for both single-note lines and chord playing. Melox Pro runs as a plugin in VST3, VST2 and AU formats, and as a standalone app, on Windows and macOS.

Best for

Melodic solo lines
Chord pad playing
Retro keyboard textures
Breathy lead parts
Film score melodies

Developer: Sampleson
Category: Virtual Instruments
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Stereo and binaural output modes for spatial control
Scripted articulations including release velocities and key clicks
Adjustable noises, air and release sounds via on-off switch
Vibrato controllable through MIDI CC messages
Built-in stage reverb
VST3, VST2, AU and standalone versions included
Native 64-bit support on Windows and macOS
Approximately 250 MB installed footprint
No third-party activation required

03In depth

Sound, Articulations and Realism

Sampleson says the instrument was recorded and fine-tuned to capture the articulations of real playing, not just single notes. The developer describes attacks as fast, releases as expressive, and tuning as stable across the keyboard.

A switch lets you turn noises, air and release sounds on or off, so you can keep the breathy character of the instrument or strip it back for a cleaner tone. A binaural option is included alongside the stereo mode for a more spatial result.

Vibrato can be controlled via MIDI CC, and a stage reverb is built in for quick placement in a mix.

Formats, Requirements and Installation

Melox Pro is available in VST3, VST2, AU and standalone formats, with 64-bit support. Sampleson lists a small installed footprint of around 250 MB.

The plugin runs on macOS 10.7 or later, including Apple Silicon and Intel Macs, and on Windows 7 or later. Both platforms need 4 GB of RAM and a VSTi or AU host to run the plugin. The standalone version does not need a host.

No third-party activation or extra software is required. Sampleson notes that Pro Tools is not supported.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Sampleson
Type	Plugin
Category	Virtual Instruments
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, Standalone
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Melox Pro come in?

Melox Pro is available as VST3, VST2, AU and standalone versions. Sampleson lists support for both Windows and macOS.

What do I need to run Melox Pro?

You need a VSTi or AU plugin host for the plugin versions. The standalone app runs without a host. Both platforms require 4 GB of RAM and 64-bit support, and Pro Tools is not supported.