Cassette Mallets.02

• Cassette Mallets.02 features three distinct sound instruments, including a glockenspiel, xylophone, and a unique granular sound created with mallets and a mattress spring.
• Each sound utilizes multiple dynamic layers: Sound 01 and Sound 02 have 5 layers, while Sound 03 has 4 layers.
• The library includes a total of 2565 samples recorded using three different cassette decks, enhancing the sonic character.
• Additional synthesis techniques are applied to broaden the sound range across the keyboard.

Product Overview

Cassette Mallets.02 expands on the experimental sound of mallet instruments, featuring three distinct sonic profiles. The library includes a mix of old glockenspiel plates, a two-octave xylophone with corrugated sheet resonances, and a unique granular pattern created by recording the xylophone with mallets attached to a mattress spring.

Details

Each of the three instruments offers a different sound territory, with Sound 01 and Sound 02 featuring five dynamic layers, while Sound 03 includes four. All sounds were recorded using three different cassette decks, resulting in a total of 2565 samples. The recordings capture a range of tonal qualities, from full and metallic to short and sharp, with variations in pitch stability depending on the deck used.

The library incorporates additional synthesis techniques to enhance the sound and broaden its range. A noise knob allows for independent control of noise levels, adding realism without stacking noise artifacts when playing multiple notes. The interface is designed for ease of use, featuring simulated round-robin functionality for more natural note transitions. Custom impulses for convolution reverb are included, offering flexibility in sound placement and effects processing.