The MalletKAT 8.5 Express 2-Octave Mallet Percussion Controller with GigKat 2 Module from KAT Percussion is an electronic instrument featuring meticulously sampled mallet and percussion sounds with a responsive, musical feel for recording, live performance, theater, and rehearsal applications. The system includes the malletKAT 8.5 Express compact and lightweight 2-octave percussion controller, the gigKat 2 MIDI sound module, a MIDI cable, a footswitch, and a sustain pedal.
Included in the sound set are many vibes, marimbas, timpani, steel pan, chimes, bells, xylophone, crotales, orchestral and Latin hand percussion, and drum sets. A selection of drum, hand, and orchestral percussion sounds are also provided along with a selection of additional keyboard and instrument sounds such as grand piano, electric piano, glockenspiel, bass, sax, violin, organ, and more. The instrument is capable of 256-note polyphony, so you can be sure sustained notes won't be cut off.
The malletKAT 8.5 Express features splitting, layering, poly/mono modes, and more, and offers a portable, electronic alternative to large and heavy traditional marimba and vibraphone instruments. The two-octave size keeps the controller portable, but you can expand it up to 4 octaves with additional malletKat octave expander modules (available separately).
KAT 7551GK Specs
Factory Presets | 127 |
Polyphony | 256 Notes |
MIDI Ports | GigKat 2: In, Out MalletKat 8.5: In, Out |
Connections | MalletKat 8.5: 2 x Sustain Pedal Inputs 2 x Expander Ports 2 x Foot Control Ports 9V DC Input GigKat 2: 2 x 1/4" / 6.3 mm Audio Outputs 1 x 1/4" / 6.3 mm Headphone Output USB Type-A for Computer Connection Power Supply Input |
MIDI Format | General MIDI |
Other Features | Splitting, Layering, Poly/Mono Modes, and More |
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 32 x 11 x 2.5" / 81.3 x 27.9 x 6.4 cm |
Weight | 9 lb / 4.1 kg |
Package Weight | 19.27 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 49.13 x 19 x 5.5" |