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KAT Percussion MalletKAT 8.5 Grand (4-Octave Keyboard Percussion Controller with GigKAT 2 Module) 4 Octave
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Description
The MalletKAT is the world's most powerful MIDI percussion mallet controller. The MalletKAT Grand offers a standard 4-octave design which can be expanded to 5 octaves.
The MalletKAT Grand incorporates the same FSR technology as all of the KAT instruments, delivering superb feel and response. With 127 Factory Setups designed to work with General MIDI sound Modules and 127 programmable User Setups and features like splitting, layering, poly/mono, "hang" modes and more, the MalletKAT is an incredibly Grandive and powerful alternative to traditional marimba and vibraphone instruments. All MalletKAT 8.5 User Kits are preprogrammed for the brand new GigKAT2 Module for instant turn key operation but can also be modified by the user
The MalletKAT Grand incorporates the same FSR technology as all of the KAT instruments, delivering superb feel and response. With 127 Factory Setups designed to work with General MIDI sound Modules and 127 programmable User Setups and features like splitting, layering, poly/mono, "hang" modes and more, the MalletKAT is an incredibly Grandive and powerful alternative to traditional marimba and vibraphone instruments. All MalletKAT 8.5 User Kits are preprogrammed for the brand new GigKAT2 Module for instant turn key operation but can also be modified by the user



Features
The GigKAT2 has 256 voices of polyphony and can play simultaneously on all 16 MIDI Channels. Finally, you can leave the computer home. Everything is done for you. Just call up the User Kit on the MalletKAT and enjoy. Included in the sound set are many vibes, marimbas, timpani, steel pan, chimes, bells, xylophone, crotales and orchestral and Latin hand percussion and drum sets. The GigKAT2 also provides hundreds of non-percussion sounds, like pianos, basses, guitars, strings, horns, organs and electric pianos. You are only limited by your own imagination.
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submitted8 months ago
asked bynewbie drummer
fromCalifornia
What's the overall length of the device?
The KAT Percussion MalletKAT 8.5 Grand 4-Octave Keyboard Percussion Controller has unit dimensions of 62 inches in length, 11 inches in width, and 2.5 inches in height, with a weight of 22 lbs.












