Cassette Mallets.01 for Logic instrument interface by THEPHONOLOOP

Cassette Mallets.01 for Logic: Cassette-Recorded Mallet and Bell Instruments

Cassette Mallets.01 for Logic is a virtual instrument from THEPHONOLOOP containing three bell and mallet instruments recorded on a cassette recorder, requiring Logic 9.1.8 or higher.

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01Overview

Cassette Mallets.01 is a collection of three bell and mallet instruments, each built from samples recorded on a cassette machine. THEPHONOLOOP describes the sounds as a mix of physical modeling and FM synthesis, covering a range of E2 to E6 across three velocity layers. The library is designed for Logic and offers a single-page interface with editable sample start, an octave-down switch and reverse modes for sound design.

Best for

Vintage mallet textures
Ostinato bell patterns
Lo-fi sound design
Reversed percussion effects
Cassette-style melodies

Developer: THEPHONOLOOP
Category: Virtual Instruments
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Three bell and mallet instruments recorded on cassette
511 MB of samples across 442 sample files
Three velocity layers per instrument
49-key range covering E2 to E6
Editable sample start controlled by GUI or mod wheel
Octave-down switch for transposing instruments
Simulated round-robin for repeated notes
REV reverse mode and mono mode
15 basic presets, including reversed versions at 100, 75, 50 and 25 percent

03In depth

Sound Character and Sample Design

The instruments are built from 442 samples in total, with 147 per instrument plus one shared noise sample. THEPHONOLOOP says every note was denoised with a high-quality algorithm to prevent noise from stacking when several notes sound together. A separate noise slider adds noise back in, so its level can be adjusted independently and filtered. Because only one noise sample is heard across a chord, a five-voice chord does not stack five copies of the noise.

The developer notes that these kinds of sounds work well when transposed down, which is why an octave-down switch is included.

Controls, Workflow and Round-Robin Playback

The interface is laid out on one page, with controls for sample start that can be adjusted from the GUI or the mod wheel. Sample start lets you remove the initial transient while shaping a sound. A simulated round-robin is included to make repeated notes sound more natural when playing ostinato patterns, even at fast tempos.

REV reverse mode and mono mode add further options for shaping the playing character of each instrument.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	THEPHONOLOOP
Type	Plugin
Category	Virtual Instruments

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use Cassette Mallets.01?

The instrument requires the full version of Logic 9.1.8 or higher. It is built for use within Logic.

How many presets are included?

The library includes 15 basic presets: a normal version and reverse versions at 100, 75, 50 and 25 percent for each of the three sounds.

What does the sample start parameter do?

Sample start is editable for each instrument and can be controlled from the GUI or the mod wheel. It lets you remove the initial transient while designing a sound.