Alternate Mode malletKAT - Double Mode; Melodic Chord Mode

malletKAT User Manual (ver.07-17-18)
5.3.4. Double Mode
When you see Doub on the first line on the display, it means that the malletKAT is in DOUBLE or “layer mode”.
That means that both CONTROLLER ONE AND TWO are active across the entire malletKAT. Both sounds are
layered on the instrument.
For convenience, you can configure the Sustain One Footswitch to control the sustaining of both sounds at the
same time. Read more in the section Setting Up the Pedal Inputs(https://alternatemode.com/online-
docs/malletkat/#setting-up-the-pedal-inputs)
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Having the two controllers playing simultaneously creates some interesting harmonic possibilities:
Separate two different sound patches by an octave or two by shifting the octave of Controller One or Two…
Separate two different sound patches in intervals by transposing Controller One or Two up or down…
Either of the above, but set Controller One and Two to use the SAME sound…
You can set your User Setup for Doub mode by stepping on the EDIT footswitch, and while held down, tap the
“Layer” pad (E natural)
5.3.5. Melodic Chord Mode
Mel1, Mel2, Mel3
When you see any of these on the first line, you are in Melody Chord Mode. These modes tell the malletKAT what
sound to play (from Controller One or Controller Two) depending on how many notes are being played
simultaneously. It gives one the ability to play one sound as a melody line and another as an accompaniment
sound simply by playing individual notes or chords.
There are three variations of the Melody Chord Mode. Each Mode varies slightly on where to send the notes when
it sees a chord. It is always best to experiment and listen to the differences and see which Mode will work best for
you.
MODE ONE: MEL1
If a chord is detected (two or more notes played together), the highest note of the chord is played on both layers
Example: You have a marimba on Controller One and a vibe sound on Controller Two. As you start to play a
single line, you hear the marimba sound. When you play a C chord, (the high C is the highest note struck on the
chord). The malletKAT will play the High C on both the vibes and marimba sound, and the rest of the chord is
played on the marimba sound only.
MODE TWO: MEL2
If a chord is detected, all notes are played on both layers. The malletKAT temporarily jumps to DOUBLE or
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