Hybrid mallets
for the modern age
Combining meticulously recorded acoustic sounds with state-of-the-art synthesis, elevate any project with evolving keys, percussive tones and ethereal mallet melodies
Whether you're a producer or beatmaker, effortlessly control and morph a curated selection of Marimba, Vibraphone and Celeste sounds - from deep, rich keys to shimmering textured strikes.
Mallet sounds, enhanced
Augmented MALLETS Play brings the unique power and sharp attack of tuned percussion to your DAW. This isn't just a selection of mallet samples; these are traditional instruments transformed into original, modern-sounding tones.
Essential articulations
50 presets are brought to life with 3 real instruments, 19 processed and additional articulations, 11 natural and prepared articulations, 4 synthesis types, 2 sampler engines, and built-in FX delivers an expansive range of sounds to get creative with.
Morphing power
The Morph control gives you truly unique and ever-evolving sound with one click. Move between layers A and B and modulate several parameters at once like cutoff, envelopes and FX. With the Morph control, unlock vast sonic territory within a single sound.
Impactful presets
Discover 50 finely crafted presets designed to compliment any project. Augmented MALLETS Play perfectly balances percussive keys, chords, leads, pads and melodic sequences - from misty acoustic vibes, to glistening bells and chimes.
Experience
sonic metamorphosis
Morph to discover that sonic sweet spot - between acoustic and artificial
On one side, a library of enhanced mallet sounds. On the other, 4 ultra-powerful synth engines - Augmented MALLETS invites you to morph between the two and discover the perfect combination.
Sampling
Augmented MALLETS Play's built-in sample library has been recorded and curated to be every bit as nuanced, expressive, and dynamic as playing the real instruments themselves. Whether you need a raw struck sound or authentic woody keys, it's all there.
Synthesis
Powered by 4 synth engines including Virtual Analog, Granular, Wavetable, Harmonic, and the Simpler engine - discover evolving ambiences, experimental processing and dynamic after-effects designed to coalesce with pure percussive mallet tones.
Multi-Samples Layering
Virtual Analog
Wavetable
Granular
Harmonics
Granular
Simple
and intuitive
Effortlessly turn percussive strikes into captivating sonic expressions
Augmented MALLETS Play is built around a streamlined interface, designed to give you the exact sound you seek in as little time as possible. Interact with its quick-fire controls and savor an instant, intuitive sonic response that will become your new go-to.
Move seamlessly between organic and synthetic and create evocatively layered sounds with a single sweep of Augmented MALLET Play’s central Morph control. A whole new dimension of authentic and abstract sound within one preset.
Color, Time, Motion: For quick expressive changes and to add-in some movement or refine the timbral character. Augmented MALLETS Play's macros offer instinctive control over several parameters simultaneously, chosen based on the dynamics of each unique preset.
Delay, Reverb: Shape the final stages of Augmented MALLETS Play’s sound path and dial in some ambience with the dedicated Delay and Reverb master FX. Whether you’re looking for the right atmosphere, or sounds altered beyond recognition, these simple controls guarantee quick and inspiring results.
Capturing
Magic
We knew that in order to create fresh and exciting sounds with Augmented MALLETS Play, we first had to capture beautiful and authentic samples.
Our mallet instruments were recorded in a state-of-the-art recording facility in the Netherlands, featuring a 150 square meter recording hall with 10m high ceilings. Using high-quality microphones like Neumann M150 tube mics and Schoeps MK-series, we captured both close and room sounds, ensuring every sample resonates with lifelike space, detail, and energy.
Mallets
instruments
Unmatched tonal warmth, rhythm, and shimmer in every strike
Inject your tracks with fresh, organic tones that cut through any mix. From glassy melodic layers to punchy percussive hits, mallets offer a distinctive sonic signature perfect for adding harmonic phrasing and sophistication to your beats.
Marimba
Warm and resonant, the marimba’s woody tones range from subtle, delicate layers to powerful, percussive strikes — perfect for adding natural depth and rhythmic complexity.
Vibraphone
With its shimmering tone and rich vibrato, the vibraphone delivers smooth, metallic textures that add a sense of space and intrigue to your sound.
Celeste
The celeste’s bell-like tones bring a crystalline clarity to your tracks, ideal for adding bright, enchanting melodies or subtle, magical accents.
Hear it
in action
Skyline
This ambient electronic demo track results in using only percussive vibraphone elements to create this atmospheric feeling.
Neon Rain
Showing how sweetness can be linked to harshness by mixing fuzzy ambient energy elements to more airy and kindly vibraphone on the top, achieving a Cinematic feeling.
Ocean Floor
Softness melodies on the top produced by the vibraphone gives to the Lofi track a magic feeling.
Glisten
Showcasing melodic and sequences presets arranged in a Trap oriented style.
Midnight Confessions
Emphasis a more natural aesthetic approach with a Neo Soul like tack.
Neon Nights
Pop jumpy sound made by using Augmented MALLETS Play presets. The layering technic gives punch and groove to the track with keeping the airy timbre.
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Main Features
Dynamic hybrid mallet instrument
Two sound layers within each preset; two sound sources per layer
Detailed mallet instrument sample library
- Marimba, vibraphone and celeste
- Pure, bowed, and prepared articulations
- High-quality recordings with multiple techniques like coins, damped, tremolo, and more
Morph control moves between Layers A and B, affecting up to eight parameters per preset
Seven additional macros: Time, Color, Motion, FX A, FX B, Reverb, Delay
50 factory presets included
Platform specifications
Windows
- Win 10+ (64bit)
- 4 GB RAM
- 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost)
- 1.5GB free hard disk space
- OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
- ARM processors not supported on Windows
Required configuration
- Works in Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS (64-bit DAWs only).
Apple
- Mac OS 11+
- 4 GB RAM
- 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) or M1 CPU
- 1.5GB free hard disk space
- OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
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