The Pearl Mallet Station is more than just a marimba or vibraphone – its anything you want it to be. Full MIDI functionality allows you to use any sounds you want and its easy to use for all the technophobes out there. Powered by USB connection you can hook it up to your computer laptop or iPhone/iPad anywhere you want so you can choose how technical you want this instrument to be. It may be accessible for beginners but its rich in features for advanced players too. Responding much like an acoustic instrument you can use techniques like mallet dampening deadstrokes motor and motor speed adjustment. Three pedal inputs give you plenty of control over sustain expression and other MIDI parameters. The lightweight design and USB power means its easy to travel with whether you teach percussion on the move or youre a touring musician. There are so many possibilities. Please Note: Stand pedal and mallets are not included.
Easily Adjustable Key Range Featuring a three-octave adjustable range the Mallet Station is designed for the learning student through to the touring professional. The adjustable range allows you to set the root note to what you need whether its a guitar in low E or a vibraphone in F – its easy to configure with the low note selection buttons on the controller. Using the included Gap Caps you can add or remove the accidental notes depending on what key you are playing in. This allows you to easily deactivate the notes you dont want to use. Sensitive and Highly Responsive The notes are sensitive to your dynamics and highly responsive to your touch. This means you can use techniques such as mallet dampening and dead strokes in the same way you would if playing the vibraphone. Just press down gently on the note to choke it or hit firmly to play dead strokes for a staccato sound. Using the MIDI controls you can even set the motor sound and use the fader to modulate the motor speed much like on the modern vibraphone. It doesnt have to be vibraphone though you can use those same techniques on piano guitar synthesizer sounds – any instrument you want to play with the Mallet Station. Limitless Creativity for Electronic Artists You dont have to be a professional jazz vibraphone player to make the most of the Mallet Station. Electronic artists can use it to loop samples modulate effects control VST synthesizers and play with the satisfaction offered by the intuitive layout and percussive feedback. Its fun to play with and highly versatile no matter what your musical background is and the creative possibilities are endless. Split into Multiple Zones The Mallet Station was designed to be sleek simple and lightweight. Thats why much of the MIDI control has been moved to the Mallet Station software. Using this software you can split the instrument into two zones which you can then assign to separate MIDI channels. You can even re-enable the gap cap notes and assign each one to a different channel. For example you could have timpani on the bottom with chimes on top and a mix of other percussion sounds on the Gap Cap keys. You can customise and mix up your performances in so many different ways using this feature. Perfect for Traveling Musicians Dont let weather shut down your performance the Mallet Station features an all-weather silicone playing surface allowing you to perform through rain and heat. The lightweight streamlined design makes it easy to transport and since it hooks up to iPhone/iPad you dont even need to have a computer around to utilise it. Take the Mallet Station on the road or bring it to your classroom for versatile demonstrations theres no doubt the students will love it. As long as you have instrument software you are ready to go. Features Responsive sensitive dynamic control with mallet techniques Bottom note range shift buttons allow you to easily configure note range Octave up/down buttons for quickly shifting the octave Three faders four buttons and three pedal inputs for customised MIDI control Natural feeling soft silicone keys all-weather playing surface Can be mounted on a table X-stand or module mounts Pedal inputs allow expression and sustain Steel chassis design provides durability and stability Port for optional MIDI expander to use external MIDI hardware Plug and Play compliant device (iOS requires Apple Lightning to USB 3 adapter not included) Specifications Dimensions: 410 x 320 x 1240 (mm) Weight: 10.20kg Pedal Inputs: 3x 1/4 pedal inputs (1 expression 2 switch) Other connections: USB 2.0 jack Mini-USB for connection to KMI MIDI Expander (sold separately) Included Accessories: 3M USB cable Gap Cap note covers Software: Mallet Station Editor (does not include sounds) Power Source: USB bus power
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