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Blend acoustic character with modern synthesis
Bring together the resonance of real mallets with the flexibility of synthesis. Multi-sampled marimba, vibraphone, celeste and tubular bells form the foundation; the synth layers add motion, width and harmonic interest that are easy to dial in. The acoustic content was captured in a 150 m² studio in the Netherlands with premium Neumann M150 and Schoeps MK-series microphones, giving you both intimate detail and spacious ambience. Blend close and room perspectives to suit the track, then add a touch of synthesis to push the sound into contemporary territory without losing the natural attack that makes mallets so musical.
Morph sounds in real time for expressive movement
Go from pure, natural strikes to futuristic textures in a single gesture. The Morph control, plus handy macro assignments, lets you sweep between acoustic precision and synthetic colour while you play, automate transitions in your DAW, or set up live performance moves. This keeps parts lively and responsive, whether you’re sketching melodies, layering pads behind a cue, or adding rhythmic interest. The result is practical control that makes evolving timbres straightforward, so you can shape phrases that feel dynamic rather than static.
Shape quickly with a clear two-layer workflow
The engine’s two-layer layout keeps sound design fast and tidy. Pick an acoustic layer, choose a complementary synth layer, and set their balance for the right mix of attack and sustain. Adjust modulation with intuitive controls, then decide how much close or room tone you want to sit in the mix. It’s an efficient way to build parts that fit your arrangement without disappearing into menus. Whether you need a crisp mallet line, a soft bed of harmony, or a pulsing texture, the workflow makes it easy to land on something usable quickly.
Get production-ready results with inspiring presets and articulations
Jump-start ideas with 200 curated presets spanning believable mallets, lo-fi keys, dreamy pads and evolving sequences. Explore classic playing styles for melodic accents, venture into prepared techniques using bows, paper and rattles for extra grit, or choose processed options for more adventurous layers. These starting points are designed to be tweaked: use Morph and macros to personalise the sound in seconds. It’s a practical toolkit for scoring, electronic production or sound design, giving you immediate colours that sit neatly in a mix and can be pushed further when a part needs a distinct voice.
Features
- Dual layers within each preset, with each layer containing two customisable sound sources simultaneously
- Hugely detailed mallet sample library that encompasses Marimba, Vibraphone, Celeste and Tubular Bells samples
- Vast range of articulations including Bowed, Pure Hits and Pre-Prepared articulations
- Recorded with premium microphones in a world-class studio using multiple techniques like Tremolo and Damped recordings
- Onboard synth engine is built with Arturia’s award-winning True Analog Emulation technology
- Granular engine provides warping, glitching and stretching capabilities
- In addition to traditional additive synthesis, Wavetable synthesis is also possible
- Endless morphing between both samples and synthesis engines
- Seven macros to control Time, Colour, Motion, FX A, FX B, Reverb and Delay in one simple control
- 2 LFOs, 2 Function Generators, 2 Random sources, 4 Keyboard mod sources, plus vibrato and tremolo with synced tempo.
- Intuitive modulation system with drag-and-drop assignment, and unified multi-tab UI.
- 2 FX slots per layer with 16 FX including ParamEQ, Bitcrusher, BL-20 Flanger, and more
- Built-in 16-step arpeggiator with Chance lane and Auto Regen for evolving patterns
- MPE compatibility
- MTS-ESP ODDSOUND microtuning compatibility
- Over 200 factory presets included
General
- Compatible across all major DAWs on both Windows and Mac
- Download, manage and organize your plug-in and updates in Arturia Software Center
- Fully scalable GUI fits any screen size for optimized workflow
- MIDI compatible offers real-time control with your favourite keyboard or controller
- Step-by-step in-app tutorials, showing you crucial parameters and tips inside each plug-in
- Powerful preset browser lets you filter, organise and save your favourite presets to recall in any future sessions
Specifications
- Operating system:
- Mac: Mac OS 11+
- Windows: Win 10+ (64bit)
- Format:
- Mac: VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS (64-bit DAWs only)
- Windows: VST, AAX, NKS (64-bit DAWs only)
- RAM: 4GB
- Processor: 4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) or M1 CPU
- Disk space: 3GB
- GPU: OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
- Product code: 1200-141