Description
Augmented MALLETS is a powerful hybrid instrument that reimagines traditional percussive sound design for contemporary music production. Blending beautifully captured marimba, vibraphone, celeste and tubular bells with advanced synthesis, it offers a rich palette of expressive tones suited to composers, producers and performers. Its dual-layer architecture lets you effortlessly shape, blend and transform acoustic detail with modern synthesis engines, producing everything from delicate harmonic lines to cinematic textures and evolving sequences. With over 200 expertly curated presets, intuitive modulation tools, MPE support and comprehensive macro controls, Augmented MALLETS delivers instant inspiration while remaining flexible enough for deep sound exploration. Recorded in an exceptional acoustic environment using world-class microphones, every articulation, from classical strikes to prepared and experimentally processed performances, offers warmth, clarity and realism. Whether you seek organic tonal purity, hybrid rhythmic movement or atmospheric soundscapes, Augmented MALLETS provides a versatile and expressive toolkit ready to elevate any project.
Key Features
- Hybrid Acoustic and Synthetic Engine:
Combine detailed mallet recordings with multiple synthesis engines to create expressive textures, evolving tones and contemporary sound design possibilities. - Expressive Morph and Macro Controls:
Effortlessly shape and transform sounds in real time using flexible macro assignments and smooth morphing between acoustic and synthetic layers. - Extensive Preset Library:
Access over 200 mix-ready presets ranging from natural mallets to atmospheric pads, rhythmic sequences and creatively processed tones.
Expressive Hybrid Sound Design:
Augmented MALLETS offers a refined fusion of acoustic performance and modern synthesis. Each preset features two independent layers, both containing two sound sources, allowing intricate blending and deep sculpting without complexity. Users can explore Virtual Analogue, Wavetable, Granular, Harmonic and other engines alongside pristine acoustic recordings to achieve nuanced or bold hybrid results. With intuitive modulation and uncomplicated workflow, sound design becomes engaging rather than technical, letting you focus on musical expression. Whether shaping subtle percussive harmonics or expansive cinematic swells, the instrument responds with clarity, texture and tonal depth.
Creative Performance and Control:
Designed for expressive musicianship, Augmented MALLETS includes extensive performance tools such as MPE compatibility, real-time morphing, assignable macros and tempo-synced modulation. Keyboardists and producers can inject dynamic movement into melodies, chords and rhythmic elements with effortless control. The built-in arpeggiator and sequencer add further motion, with chance-based lanes and evolving patterns that adapt to your playing. Its streamlined interface ensures every parameter is easy to reach, allowing quick adjustments or deeper programming when required. This makes it equally suitable for studio production, live performance and exploratory sound creation.
Professional Workflow Integration:
Augmented MALLETS is designed to slot seamlessly into any modern production setup. It includes a powerful preset browser, resizable interface, in-app tutorials and full DAW compatibility across major plug-in formats. Installation and updates are handled through ASC for a smooth user experience. Microtuning support through MTS ESP, high-quality internal effects and flexible modulation routing ensure it meets the needs of both experimental sound designers and traditional composers. With comprehensive articulations, prepared techniques and processed timbres, the instrument offers a polished, cinematic, ready toolkit for a wide range of musical styles.
Specifications
- Dynamic hybrid mallet instrument with acoustic and synthetic layers
- Two layers per preset, each with two sound sources
- Detailed samples of marimba, vibraphone, celeste and tubular bells
- Classical, bowed, prepared and processed articulations
- Virtual Analogue, Granular, Harmonic, Simpler and Wavetable engines
- Morph control with extensive modulation options
- Two LFOs, two Function Generators, two Random sources and keyboard modulation
- Integrated arpeggiator with 16 steps and Chance lane
- Two FX slots per layer with 16 studio-quality processors
- MPE and MTS ESP microtuning compatibility
- Over 200 factory presets included
- Works in Standalone, VST, AAX and Audio Unit formats
- Windows 10+ or macOS 11+ required
- 6 GB free hard disk space
