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In 2017, Pearl revolutionized the electronic percussion space with the introduction of malletSTATION EM1, an adjustable range 3.0 octave electronic mallet controller powered by Keith McMillen Instruments. Today, Pearl once again redefines the electronic percussion experience with the introduction of malletSTATION EM PRO – a modern, expandable, powerful, and completely limitless premium instrument built for professionals.
EM PRO is not just an evolution of the original malletSTATION, but a complete departure in
purposeful design. Whereas malletSTATION EM1 was designed to be light, portable, and USB-
powered for the ultimate go-anywhere mallet controller, EM PRO is all about raw power,
ultimate performance, and expandability. EM PRO is built around two separate components
that work seamlessly together, allowing you to design the professional performance instrument
of your dreams.
“We are very excited to bring the added power and performance of EM PRO to the
malletSTATION product line. The range expandability of the EM PRO platform will allow players
to build the instrument that they need, and the optional add-on sound card will give players a
wide selection of world-class sounds. EM1 took percussion education and performance into new
territory, and EM PRO has the potential to take it into a completely new dimension.”
– Shawn Lafrenz, Sr. Marketing Manager, Pearl Corporation
“I love my EM1, but as soon as I played my first note on the EM PRO I knew Pearl had truly taken
electronic percussion to the next level. The build quality, sensitivity, and versatility of the EM
PRO is unmatched and I can’t wait to incorporate this new instrument into my daily practice and
performances,” said Pearl Artist Nate Skinner of VIBEAT.
malletSTATION EM PRO features a full-color, multi-line screen for navigation, programmable
backlit touch-sensitive buttons and control sliders, both USB and 5 PIN MIDI connectivity, and a
powerful optional sound card that can completely free you from a computer tether during live
performance.
The 2.0 octave EMC control module features a modern 32-bit multiprocessor architecture that
offers a quantum leap in speed and power over EM1, resulting in increased bar precision,
accuracy, and extended dynamic range. EM PRO features Smart Fabric Technology, a Keith
McMillen Instruments exclusive, allowing malletSTATION to be highly expressive, thin, and
dynamic.
While the EMC Control Module provides the brains to EM PRO, the EMX Expansion Module
brings creativity and individuality. Simply remove the end cap of the Control Module and slide
on one, two, or three EMX Expansion Modules to create a 3, 4, or a complete 5 octave
professional mallet instrument. Modules seamlessly lock together, and the inner aluminum
structure creates a secure, precise, and rock-solid playing surface. Each expansion module also
features an additional dedicated 8-bit onboard processor, so adding multiple octaves never
impacts core performance.
EMC Control Unit + EMX Expansion Unit, expandable up to 5.0 octaves
The optional EM PRO sound card features a Quad-Core ARM 64-bit 2.0GHz processor and ships
with an all-new lush, beautifully recorded Adams 5 octave Alpha Marimba and Alpha
Vibraphone sampled by premium sound partner, Soundiron. Transfer sounds directly to your
sound card over onboard Bluetooth or wired connection, and you are ready for endless
performance opportunities.
malletSTATION EM PRO is completely different from anything that has ever come before.
Modern, powerful, expandable, and completely limitless, malletSTATION EM PRO… only from
Pearl.
- EMC 2.0 octave Control Unit MAP: $2,530.99
- EMX 1.0 octave Expansion Unit MAP: $690.99
Learn More: HERE
