malletKAT User Manual (ver.07-17-18)
When in NORMAL mode, applying continued pressure causes notes to be sustained. (this is like pressing down
on a keyboard). The note will shut off after the pressure from the mallet is released (and the gate time lapses)
You can access the Norml mode by stepping on the EDIT Footswitch, and while held down, tap the bottom G-
natural shortcut pad.
DAMPEN Mode (Dampn)
This represents the Dampen Pressure Mode, where natural dampening techniques cause individual notes to be
quieted. This is like the dampen technique used on a vibraphone/vibraharp.
You can access the Dampn mode by stepping on the EDIT Footswitch , and while held down, tap the bottom A-
natural shortcut pad.
Dampening “Fine Tuning” Control Screens
There are a few Global Auxiliary(https://alternatemode.com/online-docs/malletkat/#global-auxiliary-screens)
control screens that are used to help the malletKAT to interpret acoustic dampening gestures. Because mallet
players use different sticks and apply pressure to the mallet pad differently, sometimes adjustments must be
made in the software to help mimic and interpret these strokes.
AFTERTOUCH (Aftch)
This represents the Aftertouch Pressure Mode, where applying continued pressure causes Aftertouch commands
to be sent to your sound source. Aftertouch is continuous controller data that can be routed to do many different
things within the sound module.
You can access the Aftch mode by stepping on the EDIT , and while held down, tap the B-natural shortcut pad.
Aftertouch “Fine Tuning” Control Screens
There are a few Global Auxiliary(https://alternatemode.com/online-docs/malletkat/#global-auxiliary-screens)
control screens that are used to help the malletKAT to interpret aftertouch gestures. Because mallet players use
different sticks and apply pressure to the mallet pad differently, sometimes adjustments must be made in the
software to help mimic and interpret these strokes.
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