Question 1

Is Malletone free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Malletone is completely free — no account, subscription, or payment required. Open the site and start playing immediately.

Question 2

Do I need to install anything to play the vibraphone?

Accepted Answer

No. Malletone runs entirely in your browser using the Web Audio API. There are no plugins, downloads, or app store installs required.

Question 3

What devices does Malletone work on?

Accepted Answer

Malletone works on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and mobile phones. On desktop you can play with your computer keyboard or mouse; on touch devices you tap the keys directly.

Question 4

Are the vibraphone sounds real samples or synthesized?

Accepted Answer

Real samples. Every note in Malletone was recorded from a professional studio vibraphone. The sustain pedal (spacebar on desktop) lets notes ring and blend naturally, just like the real instrument.

Question 5

How do I play Malletone with my computer keyboard?

Accepted Answer

The keyboard layout maps to vibraphone keys across two rows. Lower notes are on the bottom row of your keyboard and higher notes are on the top row, similar to a piano-roll layout. Press spacebar to hold the sustain pedal.

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