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malletKAT - MIDI Mallet Controller

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For over 35 years, we have been building and refining the malletKAT into the World's Greatest MIDI Mallet Controller. We proudly stand behind our reputation as the “Gold Standard” of electronic mallet percussion. Evolution in the marketplace is good. Competition in the marketplace is good — particularly when you have a 35-year head start.

Introduction To The malletKAT

Performance Modes
(Short Version)

Performance Modes
(Explained)

Configuring Your malletKAT

malletKAT vs. Malletstation
Velocity Comparison

Learn More about the malletKAT Online Manual

News / Announcements News / Announcements

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Mar 11, 2020

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Tony Miceli

malletKAT Visual Editor

Nov 14, 2018

malletKAT Visual Editor

for PC, Mac, and iOS

Alternate Mode is extremely excited to offer its long anticipated FREE malletKAT Editor for the malletKAT Express, Pro, Grand and vibeKAT.

Alternate Mode is going WHITE

Sep 25, 2018

In the next few months, we will be transitioning the powder coating metal and sensor overlays of our malletKAT, vibeKAT and trapKAT products to a new, bright white body.

This beautiful and contemporary look is further enhanced by also including a solid black nylon coating atop of the pads. This coating is not just aesthetic, but provides additional protection of the pads from the sun, rain, and general abuses.

The Kurzweil Sound Card (KS) comes to a close

Sep 21, 2018

This year, Young Chang, the maker of the Kurzweil sound card, unexpectedly decided to stop manufacturing the sound card for Alternate Mode. We still have some left, but will soon no longer have the KS available as we want to keep a supply of repair boards available.