Pearl EM1 USER MANUAL
USER MANUAL
VER 1.00
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Introduction to the Pearl EM1 malletSTATION
1.1 What’s in the Box?
1.2 System Requirements
Getting Started
2.1 A Quick MIDI Primer
2.2 Support
2.3 Recommended Software Installation
2.4 Connecting Your malletSTATION
2.5 Important Notice
2.6 Basic Connection Diagram
2.7 The EM1 malletSTATION Unit
2.8 The EM1 malletSTATION Software Package
In Depth Features Overview
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3.1 Expressivity and Flexibility
3.2 Advanced Connectivity and Communication
malletSTATION Editor Software
4.1 Using the Editor and Functionality
4.2 The Desktop Editor
4.3 The Web Editor
4.4 Factory Presets Overview
Frequently Asked Questions
Gap Cap Low Note Assignment Chart
Safety Precautions
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INTRODUCTION TO THE PEARL EM1 malletSTATION
Thank you for purchasing the Pearl EM1 malletSTATION mallet
keyboard controller! This 3 octave adjustable range USB MIDI
mallet controller is designed to easily integrate with your PC,
Mac, iOS, or Android device. malletSTATION features soft
silicone keys that give you the feel of a keyboard percussion
instrument in a portable and versatile format. Designed for
a wide range of players, malletSTATION oers 3 assignable
faders and 4 assignable buttons, plus 3 assignable pedal
inputs for ultimate control of your software.
Though malletSTATION is a class-compliant USB MIDI device
and features true plug-and-play operation, we recommend
that you spend a few minutes reviewing this manual to learn
about proper operation and functions.
1.1 WHAT’S IN THE BOX
• EM1 malletSTATION Unit
3 Octave Adjustable Range USB MIDI
Mallet Controller
• 3m USB Cable
Use to connect malletSTATION to a USB
host (computer, tablet, etc.)
• 6 Gap Caps
Use the six included gap caps as visual
references for the range as set by the low
note button
• Quickstart Guide
Contains link to registration, video
tutorials, manuals, and software downloads
1.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
1.2.1 – malletSTATION Hardware Requirements
Mac OS
Mac OS 10.6 (or greater)
Intel Core 2 Duo (or greater)
USB 2.0 (or greater) port
Windows
Windows 7, 8, & 10
USB 2.0 (or greater) port
1.2.2 – Editor Software Requirements
Mac OS
Mac OS 10.9 or later
Intel Core 2 Duo (or greater)
USB 2.0 (or greater) port
100 MB free hard disk space
Windows
Windows 7, 8, & 10
64 bit
2.5 GHz processor (or greater)
4 GB RAM (or greater)
USB 2.0 (or greater) port
100 MB free hard disk space
Web Editor
Chrome, Opera, or other Web MIDI capable web browser on
Mac/PC. To check compatibility with Web MIDI, go here:
http://caniuse.com/#feat=midi
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GETTING STARTED
This section covers information that will help you get
star ted with the Pearl malletSTATION. We will introduce
the malletSTATION hardware, discuss how to connect your
malletSTATION to your device, and go over basic operation
of the device and the editor. More in-depth information is
available in the later sections of the manual.
2.1 A QUICK MIDI PRIMER
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is an industry
standard music technology protocol that connects products
from many dierent companies including digital musical
instruments, computers, tablets, and smartphones. MIDI is
used every day around the world by musicians, DJs, producers,
educators, artists, and hobbyists to create, perform, learn,
and share music and artistic works.
The EM1 malletSTATION is what is known as a MIDI Controller,
meaning it does not have any built-in sounds on the unit itself.
The sounds are generated through your device of choice,
including Mac, PC, iOS, or Android devices. Any app capable of
receiving MIDI will work with malletSTATION.
2.3 RECOMMENDED SOFTWARE
INSTALLATION
Presonus Studio One Artist: Software keys
for Presonus Studio One Artist, as well as
malletSTATION specic sound libraries for Studio
One are included for Mac and PC. Register your
device at www.pearlmalletstation.com to get the
product keys and installation information.
Pearl malletSTATION Editor: The malletSTATION
Editor Software or Web Editor will allow you
to make changes to the malletSTATION’s MIDI
Conguration, as well as change things such as
dampening/aftertouch mode, preset gain, and
save the default boot up mode of the unit.
In most cases, you can plug your headphones or speakers
directly into the headphone jack of your device being used as
a sound source. An external audio interface is recommended
for best performance but is not typically required.
2.2 SUPPORT
For the most up to date information about this product,
including the EM1 malletSTATION editor software, sound
library downloads, manuals, system requirements, support,
and product registration, please visit pearlmalletstation.com.
We highly recommend bookmarking this site to always have
access to the software editor and rmware updates.
2.5 IMPORTANT!
When plugging up malletSTATION, do not have any objects (such as music, mallets, or headphones) sitting
on top of malletSTATION. The unit calibrates the bar sensors each time it is plugged in. Also ensure the unit
is in the same vertical and horizontal orientation that will be used while playing before plugging it up.
2.4 CONNECTING YOUR MALLETSTATION
The EM1 malletSTATION is powered through a USB connection
to your computer or mobile device. We recommend
connecting malletSTATION to either a port directly on the
device, or through a powered USB hub. This USB cable
provides the power as well as the MIDI data to and from your
computer or mobile device.
NOTE: Connecting the EM1 malletSTATION to an iOS device
requires Apple’s Lightning to USB Camera Adapter, sold separately.
Android users will need to source the appropriate OTG cable.
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2.6 BASIC CONNECTION DIAGRAM
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SETTING DEFAULT GAP CAP PLACEMENT
Place Gap Caps in the following positions to set up
malletSTATION in the default F-F mode, which is the default
when the instrument boots up.
IMPLEMENTS
The malletSTATION was designed to be able to be played
with a multitude of implements, including most keyboard
percussion mallets as well as drumsticks. Please keep in
mind that it is still an electronic instrument, and should not
be played with excessively heavy implements or anything
that could damage the unit. Standard mallets and sticks work
great on malletSTATION.
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2.7 THE EM1 malletSTATION UNIT
You can interact with the malletSTATION via the bars, the gap
caps, the octave buttons, the low note buttons, four assignable
buttons, three assignable faders, and three assignable pedal
inputs. The assignable interface elements can be programmed
to send a variety of MIDI data using the malletSTATION Editor.
KEY FEATURES - TOP PANEL
OCTAVE BUTTONS
There are two octave
buttons on malletSTATION.
These allow you to shift the
range of the instrument two
octaves up or down from
the default position. You will
see the respective button lit
green for one octave, and
red for two octaves.
LOW NOTE SHIFT
These buttons allow you to
change the diatonic low note
of malletSTATION. Adjust the
selection to the low note that
you want, and then adjust
the Gap Caps to represent
the accidental positions of
the selected range. This will
default to F-F each time the
unit is powered on, unless
changed in the software
edi tor. (See page 19 for a gap
cap placement chart of all 7
low note assignments)
3 ASSIGNABLE FADERS
By default, the 3 assignable
faders will be set to the
following commands*:
Vertical Fader 1 - Modulation
Vertical Fader 2 - Pitch Bend
Horizontal Fader - Assignable
(cc20)
4 ASSIGNABLE
BUTTONS
By default, the 4 assignable
buttons will be set to the
following commands*:
Button 1 - MIDI Note 64,
Channel 10
Button 2 - MIDI Note 65,
Channel 10
Button 3 - MIDI Note 66,
Channel 10
Button 4 - MIDI Note 67,
Channel 10
*These assignments can
be easily changed in the
software editor.
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