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Malletech Omega Vibraphone-Black Bars: each
Designed with the serious musician in mind, the Malletech ΩmegaVibe offers a modern approach to the instrument, including:
Lightweight but sturdy all-metal frame eliminates unwanted rattles and contact noise
Revolutionary “wing” design produces more natural vibrato (in just 60 seconds, go from barely perceptible vibrato to "over the top" wah-wah effect!)
Patented motorized vibrato means adjustable speed and depth
Fully tunable resonators provide maximum warmth, volume, and control of sustain
Specially formulated gel damper bar improves tone quality while dampening
Engineered to be extremely portable without sacrificing durability, the Ωmega is a solid choice for professionals and students alike.
Malletech began development of LHS's concept of "real time, manual vibrato control" and progressive dampening. After the introduction of the LoveVibe in 2009, we began work on a gig-friendly, 21st-century frame and an advanced form of motorized vibrato. We eliminated all the recurring nightmares and gave vibe players their dream instrument. It is no longer fair to ask, "How do Malletech vibraphones sound?" because our patented tunable resonators and infinitely adjustable dampening allow you to radically customize the sound and response of your vibe to your musical style.
Features:
Patented Progressive Dampening
As every vibes player knows, damper bars frequently don't dampen evenly. Sharps vs. naturals / tops vs. bottom / middle range vs. extremes. Some problems develope over time as the damper bar warps; other issues are there right out of the box, caused by inexpensive, unstable, single-spring designs.
Patented Adjustable Damper Bar
Our patented concave gel first contacts the bars closer to the non-vibrating node and then "progressively" swells toward the more actively vibrating end of the bar; taper quickly, or feather infinitely, without any worry about buzz.
Patented tunable resonators
Until you hear the differences in character, volume and ring, you may not be able to appreciate how radically our tunable resonators can change your sound. Elevates the OmegaVibe into a new category.
21st-Century Pedal
"I recently had the pleasure of recording Joe Locke on his Malletech OmegaVibe. I was immediately impressed by its even harmonics and clarity of tone. It is also extremely quiet - a huge plus in the recording studio. This instrument is the Rolls Royce of vibraphones!" - Scott Petito, Producer/Engineer
