Search  for anything...
Pearl

malletSTATION 3.0 Oct Adjustable Range Electronic Mallet Controller

  • Based on 31 reviews
Condition: New
Checking for the best price...
$979.99 Why this price?

Buy Now, Pay Later

As low as / mo
  • – Up to 36-month term if approved
  • – No impact on credit
  • – Instant approval decision
  • – Secure and straightforward checkout

Ready to go? Add this product to your cart and select a plan during checkout.

Payment plans are offered through our trusted finance partners Klarna, PayTomorrow, Affirm, Afterpay, Apple Pay, and PayPal. No-credit-needed leasing options through Acima may also be available at checkout.

Learn more about financing & leasing here.

Free shipping on this product

30-day refund/replacement

To qualify for a full refund, items must be returned in their original, unused condition. If an item is returned in a used, damaged, or materially different state, you may be granted a partial refund.

To initiate a return, please visit our Returns Center.

View our full returns policy here.

Availability: 19 left in stock
Fulfilled by Amazon
Arrives Sunday, Sep 7
Order within 10 hours and 37 minutes
Available payment plans shown during checkout

Recently Viewed

Features

  • USB powered MIDI mallet keyboard controller
  • Universal compatibility through phone/Tablet/laptop
  • Tech-Forward Design featuring KMI Smart Fabric Sensors
  • Low note, adjustable, user defined 3.0 octave range
  • Natural feeling 1.75" x 5" soft Silicone keys.

Description

Pearl once again redefines the electronic percussion experience by introducing the revolutionary malletSTATION Adjustable Range Electronic Mallet Controller. Designed in partnership with Keith McMillen Instruments, the malletSTATION brings next-generation technology to the 21st century mallet percussionist. The malletSTATION model EM1 is a full sized 3.0 octave adjustable range electronic mallet controller designed for all players in any genre, from the beginning student through the gigging professional. The adjustable low note range function allows you to set the fundamental diatonic note of the instrument to what you need- low D xylophone? No problem! The malletSTATION is powered exclusively by Mac, PC, iPad, iPhone, and Android devices through USB Bus Power, allowing performance almost anywhere with minimal set-up and equipment. Designed in collaboration with Keith McMillen Instruments, malletSTATION's tech-forward design features KMI's Smart Fabric Sensor technology allowing the silicone bar material to have an extremely sensitive, natural response, including mallet dampening and aftertouch control, and all can be easily tailored to your individual playing style. "There was only one company we felt could realize this robust, striking, and truly disruptive musical instrument, and that company was Keith McMillen Instruments," said Pearl Corporation President and CEO Terry West. "KMI controllers truly are the state of the art". The EM1 features a master control section, with 3 programmable faders, 4 programmable buttons, and the fixed function low note and octave shift buttons. In addition, three assignable pedal inputs allow for flexibility in performance such as sustain, expression, or any MIDI parameter of your choice. These controls are fully programmable through a software editor so changing your configuration is as easy as clicking a mouse. "Pearl had a unique and compelling vision for an instrument that would work for any mallet player and play in any key." said KMI CEO and Founder Keith McMillen. "This challenged us, and made us rise to the occasion. The Pearl team is wonderfully articulate and a joy with which to work". The EM1 malletSTATION is also the most affordable mallet percussion controller on the market. The ultra-thin, lightweight chassis allows for easy portability, and the flexible mounting options provide many different ways of using your instrument. This is the only controller that will grow with you throughout your playing career- from music apps on your phone or tablet, to professional digital audio workstations and sound libraries- your sounds, and even the instruments you play, are only limited by the software you run. malletSTATION: The ultimate mallet keyboard controller for teachers, players, students, and professionals. Practice, perform, compose anywhere.

Brand: Pearl


Number of Keys: 36


Connectivity Technology: USB


Special Feature: Velocity Sensitive Keys


Model Name: EM1


Item Weight: 17 pounds


Product Dimensions: 46 x 12.5 x 1.7 inches


Country of Origin: China


Item model number: EM1


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: November 9, 2017


Color Name: Platinum Gray


Compatible Devices: Tablet


Connector Type: USB


Hardware Interface: USB


Supported Software: Presonus Studio One 4 Artist


Material Type: Silicone


Musical Style: Concert Percussion


Instrument Key: D


Number of Keyboard Keys: 36


Hardware Platform: PC/Mac, iOS, Android


Frequently asked questions

If you place your order now, the estimated arrival date for this product is: Sunday, Sep 7

Yes, absolutely! You may return this product for a full refund within 30 days of receiving it.

To initiate a return, please visit our Returns Center.

View our full returns policy here.

  • Klarna Financing
  • Affirm Pay in 4
  • Affirm Financing
  • Afterpay Financing
  • PayTomorrow Financing
  • Financing through Apple Pay
Leasing options through Acima may also be available during checkout.

Learn more about financing & leasing here.

Similar Products

Top Amazon Reviews

    • Versatile and flexible, but quirky
The media could not be loaded. I LOVE the malletSTATION. I’m a huge user of MIDI keyboards for home, travel, and live performance. The malletSTATION has scratched an itch for me that I’ve had for a few years now: wanting to play mallet instruments as well as realistic mallet instrument input while working in a DAW such as Logic Pro or Ableton. From the software side, the downloadable app on macOS / Windows does exactly what you want it to do: manipulate the malletSTATION until your heart is content. It is extremely flexible with Tapspace’s Virtual Drumline 2.5, Spitfire Audio’s Ricotti Mallets, and ThumbJam for iOS. Integrating a sustain pedal takes some minor programming, and an expression pedal is plug and play. The USB Cable supplied with the unit is SUPER long and probably more than enough for home applications as well as live performance. The hardware is incredibly easy to use. There are just two things I have a qualms about: 1) The sound of the pads was louder than I expected. It’s like a practice pad, but louder. Still definitely quiet compared to an acoustic counterpart. (See attached video.) 2) Some keys responded to my playing better than others. I had to play a little bit harder on the higher end, but that feels very similar to playing the higher end of a marimba. It was weird, but it can be a learned characteristic of the instrument. Overall, I LOVE the malletSTATION. I think it’s a great alternative for acoustic instruments (especially in apartment living like me), and it’s a great tool for realistic MIDI input with third-party plugins. I definitely use mine every day. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2021 by Mathew Campbell
    • Works well. Sometimes is triggered even if I don't touch it.
I was very excited to purchase this. I used it on my recital. I used Logic Pro to play sounds. I also used the malletstation as a MIDI instrument to record in Logic Pro. I could not figure out how to all the buttons on the right side. It's definitely a learning curve figuring out everything this is supposed to do. A big negative is that the A note was randomly triggered and went off on its own during my recital. It was annoying, and people kept asking what that was referring to the random sound. I am still glad to have it. I just wish I didn't have to go through a lot of hassle of it not working correctly. I am very confused about how to rate it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2024 by alycia
    • Insanely useful
I’ve never had a product work out of the box as fast as this. Zero configuration, I loaded up Cinesample’s vibes, and it worked. The pedal (not included) worked. On a real vibraphone, you can lightly rest the mallet head on a bar and that stops the sound. This controller does that. How? Magic, I assume. This thing is filled with magic. The star of the show is doing rolls. If you’re trying to input a realistic xylophone, marimba, or vibe part on a MIDI keyboard, you know how much of a pain it is to get those things right. With this, they just happen. It comes from the physicality of using real mallets. Want a good tympani? This does that, too. Timbales? You can play this with drum sticks, and it works! Conga? You can play this with your hands!! If you have the space and you’re doing any kind of music that may involve mallets, buy this. It is the star midi controller of my studio, and a blast to play. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2019 by K. Macleod
    • Ok product if you have Apple devices
So the malletstation is a great product. Works fine as a midi controller. What I hate is that I can't find anything on Windows or Android devices that work with this well. I can only find Apple OS products from Pearl's Youtube page. So it's very disgruntling when I have to look for almost two hours to find something that will work decently with it without delay. This would be great if they would think of the people without Apple OS products. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2021 by Samuel Talamantes
    • Order from actual company
First order never arrived, “lost in the mail” (took some time just to sort out refund). Second order came in said time, unfortunately, at least 4 of the accidental keys were not reacting properly like the rest of the keys. One key in particular sounded at a lower volume when struck.
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2020 by Tony
    • The device doesn’t work, and has no customer support
The device doesn’t work, and has no customer support.
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2022 by Mingqin Li
    • Station or Kat?
I like the usb power and the solid construction. Unfortunately the velocities of the individual keys are all over the place. Since I am triggering samples from a sampler I went with the MalletKat Express, as a controller. Expandable, portable and the new key coverings are a nice upgrade. About the same price for two octaves, additional octaves are about 500 per octave. I needed portability so a foot pedal to change octaves is not an issue. Nice companion editor, lots of options and internal memory. Unlike the Pearl, the Kat is very dynamic, tons of expression options! The pads are nice! I didn't like the Pearl's hard and loud keys. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2018 by Dan Bunge

Can't find a product?

Find it on Amazon first, then paste the link below.
Checking for best price...