The malletSTATION model EM1 is a full sized 3.0 octave adjustable range electronic mallet controller designed for all players in any genre, from the beginning student through the gigging professional. The adjustable low note range function allows you to set the fundamental diatonic note of the instrument to what you need—low D xylophone?
The BopPad hardware holds four presets at a time, which you can access from the Editor by sending the BopPad Program Change Messages numbered 0-3 from connected hardware or software. You can create, store, import, and export unlimited presets with the Editor. For Mac: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.3GHz (or greater), 100 MB free hard disk space, Mac OS 10.9 or later. For Windows: 2.5 GHz processor (or greater), 4 GB RAM (or.
The malletSTATION is powered exclusively by Mac, PC, iPad, iPhone, and Android devices through USB Bus Power, allowing performance almost anywhere with minimal set-up and equipment. Designed in collaboration with Keith McMillen Instruments, malletSTATION’s tech-forward design features KMI’s Smart Fabric Sensor technology allowing the silicone bar material to have an extremely sensitive, natural response, including mallet dampening and aftertouch control, and all can be easily tailored to your individual playing style. The EM1 features a master control section, with 3 programmable faders, 4 programmable buttons, and the fixed function low note and octave shift buttons. In addition, three assignable pedal inputs allow for flexibility in performance such as sustain, expression, or any MIDI parameter of your choice.
These controls are fully programmable through a software editor so changing your configuration is as easy as clicking a mouse. The EM1 malletSTATION is also the most affordable mallet percussion controller on the market, street priced at just $999. The ultra-thin, lightweight chassis allows for easy portability, and the flexible mounting options provide many different ways of using your instrument. This is the only controller that will grow with you throughout your playing career—from music apps on your phone or tablet, to professional digital audio workstations and sound libraries—your sounds, and even the instruments you play, are only limited by the software you run. Hardware Computer Requirements- For Mac – Mac OS 10.6 (or greater) Intel Core 2 Duo (or greater) USB 2.0 (or greater) port For Windows – Windows 7, 8, & 10 USB 2.0 (or greater) port Editor Software Computer Requirements- For Mac OS – Mac OS 10.9 or later Intel Core 2 Duo (or greater) USB 2.0 (or greater) port 100 MB free hard disk space For Windows – Windows 7, 8, & 10 64 bit 2.5 GHz processor (or greater) 4 GB RAM (or greater) USB 2.0 (or greater) port 100 MB free hard disk space Web Editor Chrome, Opera or other Web MIDI capable web browser.
To check compatibility with WebMIDI, go here. Presonus Studio One 4 Artist (included with purchase) Pearl has partnered with Presonus to offer owners of the Pearl EM1 malletSTATION a custom version of Studio One 4 Artist, as well as a Pearl malletSTATION specific Sound Set for use in Studio One. This Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) is incredibly powerful, allowing professionals and students alike the ability to record, edit, and perform with their malletSTATION right out of the box using their Mac or PC. Registering your malletSTATION on this site will get you the serial number needed to install Studio One from the My Presonus website.
Apple Mainstage (not included with purchase) Apple’s Mainstage (Mac Only) is a industry standard audio application for performing live. This program allows you the ability to assign any control to any fader, button, or pedal with ease. This software is commonly used in the marching arts, broadway, and large musical tours. You can find Mainstage on the Mac App Store at the following link –.
IK Multimedia Sampletank CS (not included with purchase) IK Multimedia’s Sampletank is a very powerful synth/sampling app for iOS devices. There are various melodic percussion instruments available through the Sampletank Store in the app. You can find Sampletank for iOS on the App Store at the following link – Apple Garageband for iOS (not included with purchase) Apple’s Garageband for iOS is a great way to get up and running quickly with your malletSTATION. You can find Garageband for iOS on the App Store at the following link –.