Augmented MALLETS
Acoustic instruments reinvented
Augmented MALLETS unites the percussive and harmonic charm of the marimba, vibraphone, celeste and tubular bells with cutting-edge synthesis - giving composers, producers and keyboardists immediate access to a diverse range of authentic, hybrid, and contemporary mallet sounds.
Hybrid mallets for the modern age
Combining meticulously recorded acoustic sounds with state-of-the-art synthesis, elevate any project with evolving strikes, percussive tones and ethereal mallet melodies.
Enhanced mallet sounds
Shape and transform Marimba, Vibraphone, Celeste, and Tubular Bells into modern, expressive textures - this is no ordinary mallet library.
Instant inspiration
Discover over 200 finely crafted presets designed to compliment any project. Augmented MALLETS perfectly balances percussive keys, chords, leads, pads and melodic sequences.
Expressive morphing control
Effortlessly transform your sound with powerful Morph and macro controls, dynamically moving between acoustic precision and synthesized abstraction in real-time.
Mallet
articulations
Unmatched tonal warmth, rhythm, and shimmer in every strike
Inject your tracks with fresh, organic tones that cut through any mix. From glassy melodic layers to punchy percussive hits, mallets offer a distinctive sonic signature perfect for adding harmonic phrasing and sophistication to your beats.
Classical articulations
Traditional mallet performances including marimba, vibraphone, celeste, and tubular bells — ideal for adding expressive melodic accents.
Prepared articulations
Unconventional techniques using bows, paper, rattles and alternative striking tools — delivering textured, percussive layers with unique tonal character.
Experimental & Processed
Mallet sounds reimagined through creative processing and sound design — from shimmering effects to heavily altered textures.
Main features
Augmented MALLETS blends meticulous sampling with innovative multilayered synthesis for a sound that transcends traditional musical boundaries.
Morph between acoustic & synthetic sounds: Effortlessly blend real instrumental recordings with futuristic synth layers for evolving hybrid sounds.
Hybrid engine combining sampling & synthesis: Enjoy detailed acoustic samples alongside Virtual Analog, Granular, Wavetable, and Harmonic engines.
Intuitive modulation & macro controls: Shape any sound in seconds with assignable macros, drag-and-drop modulation, and a clear, streamlined interface.
MPE support for enhanced expression: Unlock nuanced polyphonic control for more dynamic, lifelike performances and tactile sound design.
Quality, cinematic-ready presets: Instantly access an inspiring library of mix-ready sounds, from classic tones to experimental textures.
Built-in arpeggiator & sequencer: Add rhythmic movement and depth with a versatile arpeggiator and chance-based sequencing.
Capturing
magic
To achieve exceptional mallet sounds, we recorded meticulously detailed samples in a state-of-the-art facility in the Netherlands, renowned for its acoustic profile.
The spacious 150 square meter hall featured premium microphones including Neumann M150 tubes and Schoeps MK-series, capturing both intimate close-miked and ambient room sounds to deliver rich, resonant, and lifelike mallet textures.
Mallet presets
that deliver
Summon the perfect mix-ready mallet sound at the touch of a button
Augmented MALLETS contains 200 expertly crafted hybrid presets spanning realistic mallets, lo-fi keys, dreamy pads, evolving sequences and everything in between.
CLASSIC
Ploppy Marimba
A classic simple marimba layered with a synthetic source morph to a prepared coins Marimba and more sustain sounds.
Golden Ferns
Vibraphone samples layered with a touch of a synthetic vibe to create a rich sound.
HYBRID
Ethereal Shadows
Minor chord arp with two percussive and sustained sounds follow by a swell appears like a wave.
Frozen Marimba
Ambient hybrid tuned percussion keys. Use the Morph Macro to go from mellow, to full-on cinematic.
SYNTHS
Hypnotic Drone
Long and hypnotic swells with slow moving synths around to create evocative soundscapes.
Digital Winter
Soft and sad atmospheric synth pad with subtle rhythmic abstractions.
Artist
Corner
Arovane
"The Augmented Instruments are characterized by enormous tonal flexibility and high sound quality. The preset bank system is well designed and supports me very well in my musical work. The modulation options are diverse and the morphing raises the instrument to the next level. The possibility of morphing between two sounds really appealed to me. That and the excellent FX unit as well as the modulation options stimulated my imagination to program presets. It was very exciting to combine acoustic instruments with synthetic sounds. "
Gustavo Bravetti
"Like the other instruments in the Augmented Series, this one is both practical and powerful, especially with the brand new modulation system. While I craft my own sounds, I appreciate the huge value the vast, high-quality, ready-to-use preset library adds—especially with macros that offer deep, expressive control instantly, without having to dive into complex synthesis. I spent most of the time exploring combinations of mallet samples and synth engine presets, chasing happy accidents. When something promising emerged, I added modulation to give the sound its own dynamic personality, shaping it further with well-mapped macros. Effects then added depth, character, and space, often transforming the patch entirely. "
Included in
V Collection 11 Pro
This instrument is part of V Collection Pro - a premium suite of software instruments designed for unparalleled sonic exploration.
From authentically modeled keyboards to hybrid synth engines and beautifully captured acoustic sounds, every instrument is enhanced for today’s production workflow - V Collection delivers the greatest keys of all time.
The features
you need
In-App Tutorials
Integrated in-app tutorials guide you through every aspect of the instrument, from individual parameters to tips from our sound designers, so you can focus on the creative stuff. It shouldn't be this easy, but it is!
Main Features
Virtual Instruments playable in a DAW (Live, FL Studio, Logic,...) or standalone with a MIDI keyboard.
Dynamic hybrid mallet instrument
2 Layers within each preset; each layer contains 2 customizable sound sources
Detailed mallet sample library with expressive and contemporary articulations
Marimba, vibraphone, celeste and tubular bells
Pure, bowed, and prepared articulations
High-quality recordings with multiple techniques like coins, damped, tremolo, and more
Flexible synth engines
Virtual analog with our award winning TAE® technology
Granular engine producing Warp, glitch and stretch sounds
Harmonic engine based on additive synthesis
Simpler (impacts, noise, and more)
Wavetable engine with look up table for more abrasive digital sounds
Morph control blends between Layers A and B, with endless modulation possibilities
7 macros: Time, Color, Motion, FX A, FX B, Reverb, Delay.
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
Platform Specifications
Windows
Win 10+ (64bit)
4 GB RAM
4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost)
6 GB free hard disk space
OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
ARM processors not supported on Windows
Required configuration
Works in Standalone, VST, AAX, Audio Unit, NKS (64-bit DAWs only).
Apple
Mac OS 11+
4 GB RAM
4 cores CPU, 3.4 GHz (4.0 GHz Turbo-boost) or M1 CPU
6 GB free hard disk space
OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
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