MalletKAT Grand 8.5 4-Octave Keyboard Percussion Controller with gigKAT 2 Module - Product Information
The malletKAT 8 Grand is the flagship 4 Octave MIDI mallet controller from Alternate Mode. Alternate Mode uses the exclusive Force Sensitive Resistor technology combined with nuBounce pads offers unmatched sensitivity and response. Alternate Mode instruments include a feature that allows the player to set the instrument to respond to the player's softest and hardest hits with real life accuracy.
malletKAT is ready for performance right out of the box. Simply connect Simply connect the included gigKAT 2 sound module and play. malletKAT is able to be connected to synth modules or computer based sound sources like computer, tablets of smartphones. The pads respond to all classic mallet instrument techniques like pedaling, dead stroking and dampening. Unlike classic acoustic instruments these playing techniques can be applied to nontraditional sounds like synths, piano, acoustic guitar sounds. 2 pedal inputs allow for expression embellishments like pitch bend and vibrato control.
Included with malletKAT
- gigKAT 2 Sound Module
- Features a 4 gigabyte hard drive which allows for the most realistic percussion sounds ever used in a MalletKAT
- The gigKAT2 comes with velcro so you can attach it to the unit.
- Standard 1/4″ outputs
- Sustain Pedal
- Multi-Purpose Foot Switch
- 5 Pin Midi Cable
- All malletKAT Controllers are expandable up to 5 octaves with the malletKAT octave Expander
Videos and Sound Clips
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malletKAT 8.5 with gigKAT2 Sound ModuleIntroducing the gigKAT 2 from KAT Percussion. The gigKAT 2 is a small external sound module with a 4GB Sound set with over way over 1000 presets. It includes all of the chromatic percussion you will need plus drums and percussion. It also...
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malletKAT 8.5 with gigKAT 2 - VibesIntroducing the gigKAT 2 from KAT Percussion. Here's a demonstration of how Vibes sound on the malletKAT 8.5
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malletKAT 8.5 with gigKAT 2 - Timpani, Bells, Xylophone & MoreIntroducing the gigKAT 2 from KAT Percussion. Here's a demonstration of how Timpani, Bells, Xylophone and more sound on the malletKAT 8.5
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malletKAT 8.5 with gigKAT 2 Sounds - MarimbaIntroducing the gigKAT 2 from KAT Percussion. Here is a demonstration of how the Marimba sounds on the malletKAT 8.5
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malletKAT 8.5 with gigKAT 2 - Drum & Percussion SoundsIntroducing the gigKAT 2 from KAT Percussion. Here's a demonstration of how Drums and Percussion sound on the malletKAT 8.5
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malletKAT 8.5 with gigKAT 2 - Orchestral PercussionIntroducing the gigKAT 2 from KAT Percussion. Here's a demonstration of how Orchestral Percussion sounds on the malletKAT 8.5
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Introduction to the malletKAT.Introduction to the malletKAT. Thinking about purchasing a MIDI mallet controller? Come see why the malletKAT is The World's Greatest MIDI Mallet Controller - Since 1984. https://www.alternatemode.com/malletkat See full promo series:...