Product Overview
The KAT Percussion MalletKAT 8.5 Grand is a powerful 4-octave mallet percussion controller and sound module. It offers meticulously sampled mallet and percussion sounds with a responsive musical feel. The system includes the compact MalletKAT 8.5 Grand controller, GigKat 2 MIDI sound module, MIDI cable, footswitch, and sustain pedal. It features a wide range of vibes, marimbas, timpani, steel pan, chimes, bells, xylophone, crotales, hand percussion, and drum sounds. The instrument offers splitting, layering, poly/mono modes, and a portable electronic alternative to traditional marimbas and vibraphones.
KAT Percussion 7558GK Includes:
- KAT MalletKAT 8.5 Grand 4-Octave Mallet Percussion Controller with GigKat 2 Module
- MIDI Cable
- Footswitch
- Sustain Pedal
- Power Supply for GigKat 2 MIDI Module
- Power Cable for MalletKat Express 8.5 Controller
- Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty (Parts)
- Limited 6-Month Manufacturer Warranty (Sensors)
- Limited 90-Day Manufacturer Warranty (Labor)
KAT Percussion 7558GK Features:
- Portable Electronic Mallet Instrument
- GigKat 2 Module with MIDI I/O
- Wide Library of Mallet Sounds
- Vibes, Marimbas, Timpani, Steel Pan
- Chimes, Bells, Xylophone, Crotales
- Percussion, Drums, and Keyboard Sounds
- 256-Note Polyphony
- Ready to Travel, No Computer Required
- Includes MIDI Cable
- Editor Footswitch and Sustain Pedal
KAT Percussion 7558GK Specifications:
- Factory Presets: 127 User Kits
- Polyphony: 256 Notes
- Multitimbral: 16-Part
- MIDI Ports:
- GigKat 2: 5-Pin DIN In, Out
- MalletKat 8.5: 5-Pin DIN In, Out
- Connections:
- (2) 1/4" / 6.35 mm Sustain Pedal Inputs
- (1) 5-Pin DIN Expander Port
- (2) 1/4" / 6.35 mm Foot Control Ports
- (1) 1/4" / 6.35 mm Edit Foot Switch
- 9 VDC Power Supply Input
- (1) 1/4" / 6.35 mm Foot Pedal Input (2) 1/4" / 6.35 mm Audio Outputs
- (2) 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Output
- USB Type-A for Computer Connection
- 9 VDC Power Supply Input
- MIDI Format: General MIDI
- Other Features: Splitting, Layering, Poly/Mono Modes, and More
- Dimensions:
- MalletKAT 8.5 Grand: 62.0 x 11.0 x 2.5" / 157.5 x 27.9 x 6.4 cm
- GigKAT 2 Module: 4.7 x 4.7 x 2.3" / 12 x 12 x 6 cm
- Weight:
- MalletKAT 8.5 Grand: 22.0 lb / 10.0 kg
- GigKAT 2 Module: 0.4 lb / 0.2 kg