Wow!!! Thank you Kenyon!! I was just trying to figure out the issues pertaining to assigning midi channels and even more so how to split the keyboard for different instruments. Unfortunately, the documentation for mallettstation leaves a lot to be desired. You have filled in that gap. I was looking for exactly the same type of setup as you (keyboards, gongs, chimes, etc.) and you supplied the information I needed. Well done.
Wow , I think you could teach just about anything- I'm glad it's this ! Can sample-tank and the perl application export configs ? - are those shareable ? Would it be possible to make a sharable preconfigure for a "full" set of mallet percussion instruments "pre-customized" in the proper transpose to make it natural for players ?
Hello there Kenyon! Thanks a lot for your super useful video. I downloaded SampleTank and bought the percussion package, but the marimba sounds it has are awful on the high register. Did you find a decent marimba sound anywhere else on the other packages? Thank you so much for your advice.
One observation that you’ve probably already discovered, but MIDI transpose is in half steps. For your octave shifts, you would need to transpose 12. I’m under the impression the mallet station has an octave shift function, which is another MIDI function most likely available in sample tank.
The malletstation has note dampening. Though it is not ideal, I imagine using the note dampening to stop the extended release in the orchestra chimes sample would assist with stopping the sound from sustaining for so long. Informational video. I did just get an iPad to use the malletstation with as I have been having a lot of latency issues in using it with my dell laptop, and this cleared a few things up for me. Currently my plan is to try it with garage band, but I will add sample tank to my list of things to look at.
Very nice video!! Which mallets would you recommend using for the malletstation? Mine are doing a loud noise while hitting the keys. Thanks for your tutorial! :)
The video was helpful, but I noticed that when you were saving something, the save bar was blue. When I tried to do the same, mine didn't light up blue, but stayed gray. Am I doing something wrong? I followed your steps and paused video as needed but it didn't seem to be saving. Any input would be helpful. Thanks
Love your videos. Just received my mallets station. I can't seem to get the vibraphone motor to speed up or slow down. Any help you could send me is appreciated. Thanks.
Can you share a bit about any velocity issues? I've seen some videos that demonstrate issues with different keys not producing consistent sound. I returned my malletkat and want to try a malletstation next so some perspective would be great.
Honestly, I've only used it for one gig thus far and I used a set of medium Innovative vibe mallets. Since I was in a "house mix only" environment where the audience would only hear what coming out of the MS, I wanted a mallet I felt comfortable with that had a solid feel on the pads.
Great video! I have a malletkat as my controller. I'm fairly confused 1 week into it. Question: Will your EM1 work simply with your iPad and Sample Tank? Or is the computer necessary? It seems like the computer made things easier but not necessary.
Sorry for the slow reply! The computer is DEFINITELY needed for the set-up of the controller (pedal settings, channels, etc). After that, you shouldn't need it for a gig unless you're troubleshooting on the fly (so I kept it handy in my car just to be safe).
HELP!! I have a question. Does anyone use a Presonus audio-box go? I am using a windows laptop, and whenever I hook up the audio-box I get intermittent static. If I don't use it then I get a slight lag in sound production from my mallet board, but don't get any static. If anyone has dealt with this issue, I would really appreciate how you resolved your it. I have tried so many different options but haven't found one that totally removes the static. Would appreciate any feedback regarding my problem. It would not be very professional to be playing out and have this happen. Thanks
thank you! but .... whew!! like so many youtubers, you talk too fast for my brain! (just remembered - i could've tried it on a slower speed! next time, then!)
Thank you for the head-pounding. Going to be in your shoes soon. Looking forward to using these videos as a regular reference.
Thank you for these three videos. They have immensely helpful!!
Thanks a lot for the vids, got mine the mail today and was able to get rolling quickly thanks to you :)
Wow!!! Thank you Kenyon!! I was just trying to figure out the issues pertaining to assigning midi channels and even more so how to split the keyboard for different instruments. Unfortunately, the documentation for mallettstation leaves a lot to be desired. You have filled in that gap. I was looking for exactly the same type of setup as you (keyboards, gongs, chimes, etc.) and you supplied the information I needed. Well done.
Wow , I think you could teach just about anything- I'm glad it's this ! Can sample-tank and the perl application export configs ? - are those shareable ? Would it be possible to make a sharable preconfigure for a "full" set of mallet percussion instruments "pre-customized" in the proper transpose to make it natural for players ?
Hello there Kenyon! Thanks a lot for your super useful video. I downloaded SampleTank and bought the percussion package, but the marimba sounds it has are awful on the high register. Did you find a decent marimba sound anywhere else on the other packages? Thank you so much for your advice.
One observation that you’ve probably already discovered, but MIDI transpose is in half steps. For your octave shifts, you would need to transpose 12. I’m under the impression the mallet station has an octave shift function, which is another MIDI function most likely available in sample tank.
The malletstation has note dampening. Though it is not ideal, I imagine using the note dampening to stop the extended release in the orchestra chimes sample would assist with stopping the sound from sustaining for so long. Informational video. I did just get an iPad to use the malletstation with as I have been having a lot of latency issues in using it with my dell laptop, and this cleared a few things up for me. Currently my plan is to try it with garage band, but I will add sample tank to my list of things to look at.
Thanks just got one for our community band. All good info.
Very nice video!! Which mallets would you recommend using for the malletstation? Mine are doing a loud noise while hitting the keys. Thanks for your tutorial! :)
Anyone found a fix for that Chime issue yet? The dampening feature really does not work on that patch.
The video was helpful, but I noticed that when you were saving something, the save bar was blue. When I tried to do the same, mine didn't light up blue, but stayed gray. Am I doing something wrong? I followed your steps and paused video as needed but it didn't seem to be saving. Any input would be helpful. Thanks
Love your videos. Just received my mallets station. I can't seem to get the vibraphone motor to speed up or slow down. Any help you could send me is appreciated. Thanks.
Can you share a bit about any velocity issues? I've seen some videos that demonstrate issues with different keys not producing consistent sound. I returned my malletkat and want to try a malletstation next so some perspective would be great.
Thank you for the video. What mallet type do you and your students find gives you the best playing sound?
Honestly, I've only used it for one gig thus far and I used a set of medium Innovative vibe mallets. Since I was in a "house mix only" environment where the audience would only hear what coming out of the MS, I wanted a mallet I felt comfortable with that had a solid feel on the pads.
Thanks!
Great video! I have a malletkat as my controller. I'm fairly confused 1 week into it. Question: Will your EM1 work simply with your iPad and Sample Tank? Or is the computer necessary? It seems like the computer made things easier but not necessary.
Sorry for the slow reply! The computer is DEFINITELY needed for the set-up of the controller (pedal settings, channels, etc). After that, you shouldn't need it for a gig unless you're troubleshooting on the fly (so I kept it handy in my car just to be safe).
HELP!!
I have a question. Does anyone use a Presonus audio-box go? I am using a windows laptop, and whenever I hook up the audio-box I get intermittent static. If I don't use it then I get a slight lag in sound production from my mallet board, but don't get any static. If anyone has dealt with this issue, I would really appreciate how you resolved your it. I have tried so many different options but haven't found one that totally removes the static. Would appreciate any feedback regarding my problem. It would not be very professional to be playing out and have this happen.
Thanks
thank you! but .... whew!! like so many youtubers, you talk too fast for my brain! (just remembered - i could've tried it on a slower speed! next time, then!)