Alternate Mode malletKAT Quick Manual

QUICK GUIDE FOR MALLETKAT
(Getting around the instrument)
The second foot switch input on the malletKAT labeled EDIT is used for all Programming on the
malletKAT. When pressed down, the keys on the malletKAT turn into functions.
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 "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 (milliseconds) using the
black number keys.
All of the functions on the white keys work this way. Soon you'll be flying through your edits.
The online manual goes into detail on what all of the many functions that are available to you.