malletKAT User Manual (ver.07-17-18)
closet expander to the malletKAT itself. Note: Octave Expander cables must be attached before powering on the
unit.
If your malletKAT has an internal sound card:
You will also find 1/4? input and output jacks on this back panel. The INPUT jacks allow for adding an external
source like a CD or MP3 player to allow you to play along.
On the front of the malletKAT, you will find a 1/4? headphone jack, and two buttons for raising and lowering the
MIDI volume of the internal sound card.
2.2. Using the malletKAT Internal Sound Card
A malletKAT with an internal sound card comes with 126 pre-configured User Setups for immediate
performance use. You can access all of these Setups using the smaller Forward and Backward pads underneath
the LCD screen, or quickly with between setups using the shortcut found in Changing User Kits – a
Shortcut!(https://alternatemode.com/online-docs/malletkat/#changing-user-kits-a-shortcut)
Attach any pedals (sustain, volume, etc...) before turning the malletKAT on.
Attach your headphones and/or cables to your speaker/amp.
Turn on your malletKAT, and you're ready to play!
Not getting the sound you expected? Review the Important Settings Everyone Should
Know(https://alternatemode.com/online-docs/malletkat/#settings-everyone-should-know)
section and be certain that your instrument is set to use User Setups or Chains.
2.3. Connecting to an iOS/Android Device
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