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Sample Library Download Page

These sample libraries are free to download to use with your favorite software. Each zip file contains the raw sample files and configrations for the following formats:

Kontakt (.nki)
Apple (.exs)
SoundFont 2 (.sf2)
SampleTank (.sti, .stw, .sth)

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News / Announcements News / Announcements

malletKAT Visual Editor

Nov 14, 2018

malletKAT Visual Editor

for PC, Mac, and iOS

Alternate Mode is extremely excited to offer its long anticipated FREE malletKAT Editor for the malletKAT Express, Pro, Grand and vibeKAT.

Alternate Mode is going WHITE

Sep 25, 2018

In the next few months, we will be transitioning the powder coating metal and sensor overlays of our malletKAT, vibeKAT and trapKAT products to a new, bright white body.

This beautiful and contemporary look is further enhanced by also including a solid black nylon coating atop of the pads. This coating is not just aesthetic, but provides additional protection of the pads from the sun, rain, and general abuses.

The Kurzweil Sound Card (KS) comes to a close

Sep 21, 2018

This year, Young Chang, the maker of the Kurzweil sound card, unexpectedly decided to stop manufacturing the sound card for Alternate Mode. We still have some left, but will soon no longer have the KS available as we want to keep a supply of repair boards available.

Comparison of Mallet Controllers: More than meets the Eye

Aug 28, 2018

Ever since the Malletstation was announced last November, many comparisons with the malletKAT were posted on social media. It’s amazing that comparisons were made even before the instrument was released! Now that the product is on the market, it’s time for a more thorough investigation.