MALLETS is an acoustic drumset plugin from the Handy Drums range, featuring a pre-mixed, sampled kit played with mallets. Designed for users seeking immediate, natural drum sounds, it delivers a warm and lively tone right out of the box. The drum components blend seamlessly as a single instrument within an acoustic space, while an included mixer allows for subtle adjustments to individual elements to suit various production needs.

The plugin offers a clean and user-friendly interface that focuses on essential functions such as drum mapping and routing. This straightforward design makes MALLETS accessible for producers at any skill level, enabling quick setup and intuitive control without overwhelming options. The simplicity of the GUI ensures that users can focus on creativity and performance rather than technical complications.

At its core, MALLETS features a custom 5-piece beech drumset with an 18-inch kick drum, characterized by a relatively dry sound enriched with natural room ambiance captured during recording. The kit’s softer attack, thanks to mallet playing, lends itself well to gentle, unconventional drum applications. Alongside the main kit, the plugin includes a variety of percussion instruments such as shakers, cowbells, triangles, tambourines, and handclaps. The variable hi-hat employs a single note with a CC4 controller to achieve six stages of openness, delivering nuanced hi-hat expression with a mallet’s delicate touch.