INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Alternate Mode's trapKAT 5KS with Sounds Powered by Kurzweil. We are really excited
about this revised version of the trapKAT, first introduced into the market by KAT Inc back in 1995.
Since the original trapKAT, much has changed. We now use a lightweight aluminum frame which is
about 2/3rds lighter than the original trapKAT. We have replaced the original heavy gum rubber pads
with our new nuBOUNCE playing surface. This new playing surface just feels great to play on. There
are a 24 pads on the trapKAT, 10 large pads and 14 rim shot style pads that can be played with the shaft
of your drumstick. There are also bass drum and HiHAT inputs, making a total of 26 things to play on.
Our proprietary FSR (force sense resistor) sensors have improved as well. They are now more dynamic
and durable than ever before. Our new gold powered coated surface has been well received on our
malletKAT and has now found its way onto the trapKAT.
Many of the drumKAT's performance features are now part of the operating system of the trapKAT.
There are Alternate Modes, Velocity Switch Modes, Layering, Pad Linking as well as some Gate
Control Modes such as Roll Mode and Latching for Loops. We have even added Controller Functions
so that CC Data can be sent along with note data.
The real excitement of the day is that the new trapKAT 5KS has its own built in sound module. With
“Sounds powered by Kurzweil”, the new trapKAT has entered a whole new world. Sure it still is
possible to plug your trapKAT into any MIDI sound module or soft synth plug in, but now there is a
convenience factor that changes everything. Turn on the trapKAT and begin playing with no
programming required. Sure you can tweak to your hearts content, but the trapKAT is now truly a turn
key instrument with 24 kits ready to go. Just select a kit and play away.
The sound card in our trapKAT is the second edition of the sounds used in our malletKAT 7KS. Besides
having around 1000 traditional instruments to choose from, there are about 256 drum and percussion
kits to access. We've created a new “instant access” mode to get at these drum patches without having
to know anything about Bank or Program Changes.
Because this Kurzweil Sound Engine was built around their PC3 keyboard platform, the trapKAT's
sounds can be used for “music minus one” playing. The trapKAT has a MIDI In jack so that sequence
data can be routed directly to the sound card. If you own a malletKAT, you can have access to the
incredible vibes, marimbas, timpani, and orchestral percussion that also resides in the sound card, while
still playing your trapKAT. The trapKAT has a 1/4” headphone jack, stereo balanced output jacks,
stereo input jacks for mixing other music with the trapKAT and volume control push buttons.
Because the trapKAT 5KS is conceived as a total electronic drum set, we developed our own eHAT and
eKIC pedals. These pedals are different because unlike other companies models, you can determine the
pedal height and spring tension on both of them. It is the fact that you are using a real bass drum pedal
that makes it feels incredibly natural and comfortable to play on. We also sell our own stand, so that a
complete bundle is available for your convenience.
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