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Alternate Mode malletKAT Quick Manual

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QUICK GUIDE FOR MALLETKAT / VIBEKAT
(Getting around the instrument)
The second foot switch input on the malletKAT / vibeKAT labeled EDIT is used for all
Programming on the malletKAT. When pressed down, the keys on the malletKAT turn into
functions. There are many more functions available on the malletKAT then the vibeKAT, but the
process is the same.
To change a sound on the malletKAT, tap on the little forward/backward pads on the right side
of the instrument (twice to get started, then once again to make the sound change). These
sound changes and the functions on the pad (octave, gate, volume, etc) are called SETUPS.
There are 127 Setups on the malletKAT.
Notice on the "black" keys there are numbers on the bottom labeled 1-9,0. Look at the highest
C# and D# pads. These are the increment/ decrement pads used for changing values.
On the the "white" keys, you will see functions that are labeled on the bottom. This is how any
editing is performed on the malletKAT.
Even though it may sound complicated at first, you will soon see that this editing system is really
fast and consistent to make any change that you want in seconds without having to run to a
computer for editing.
Here are some functions that are most widely used.

Jumping to a different SETUP.

Here is a shortcut to jump to any SETUP without having to perform many taps on the function
pads to get you there.
Step on the Edit Footswitch and hold it down....then
Tap on the second to highest C natural that says SETUP....then
Use the black key numbers to jump to any kit. Release footswitch.

Changing the OCTAVE on the keyboard.

Step on the Edit Footswitch and hold it down....then
Tap on the highest D natural. It says "octave" .... then
Use the INC / DEC / keys to shift the octave up or down. Release footswitch.

Changing the length of sound (GATE)

Step on the Edit Footswitch and hold it down....then
Tap on the highest E natural. It says "gate" .....then
Use the INC/ DEC keys to change the length OR type in a value in mS (milleseconds) using the
black number keys

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  • Page 1 There are many more functions available on the malletKAT then the vibeKAT, but the process is the same. To change a sound on the malletKAT, tap on the little forward/backward pads on the right side of the instrument (twice to get started, then once again to make the sound change). These sound changes and the functions on the pad (octave, gate, volume, etc) are called SETUPS.
  • Page 2 These things make the malleKAT special. The malletKAT has the ability to arrange your Setups in any order that you want. This function is called CHAINS. There are 16 Chains available and 16 steps within each Chain, so you can organize your sounds in the way you want for instant access.
  • Page 3 There are different types of pad training further explained in the manual, but outlined below is the simplest version that trains the entire instrument to your soft and hard hits. Training your malletKAT Step on the Edit Footswitch and hold it down….then Tap on the lower D natural pad that says GLOBAL….

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