Alesis Trigger I/O Percussion Pad to MIDI Interface

Alesis Trigger I/O Percussion Pad to MIDI Interface Review

Alesis Trigger I/O Percussion Pad to MIDI Interface Feature

• 10 TRS Trigger Inputs for Single or Dual Zone Trigger Inputs (compatible with various Manufacturer Pad Triggers, including Alesis, Roland and Yamaha)
• 20 Programmable Presets for Storing and Recalling Various Setups
• Includes BFD Lite Software Drum Module (Mac and PC) with Professional Quality Acoustic and Electronic Drums in standalone, VST, AU and DXi plug-in formats
• Customizable Trigger Settings for Gain, Assignment of MIDI Channels, Note Numbers, Crosstalk, velocity curve, threshold, re-trigger time and pad type
• Includes BFD Lite Software Drum Module with Professional Quality Acoustic and Electronic Drums in standalone, VST, AU and DXi plug-in formats
• Customizable Trigger Settings for Gain, Assignment of MIDI Channels, Note Numbers, Crosstalk, velocity curve, threshold, re-trigger time

Play virtually any MIDI software or hardware with your electronic drum kit with the Alesis Trigger I/O, which enables you to connect electronic drum and cymbal pads or acoustic drum triggers to a wide range of MIDI sound sources. Use up to ten trigger inputs to play traditional MIDI devices like drum machines, sound modules and synthesizers, or connect the USB output directly to your computer to play software drum modules or lay down tracks in your favorite MIDI sequencer application.

The Alesis Trigger I/O (see larger image).

Play virtually any software or hardware MIDI device with electronic drum triggers, pads, and cymbals (see larger image).

The rear connectors (see larger image).

Featuring both USB-MIDI and traditional DIN MIDI connectivity, you can use the Trigger I/O with a wide variety of gear. The interface has ten TRS trigger inputs so you can use it with single or dual-zone pads and triggers, and even split the inputs with Y-cables for even larger custom setups. You can also use the Trigger I/O to expand the pad inputs of virtually and drum module from any manufacturer.

The Trigger I/O has a hi-hat control input that works with both continuous and switch-style hi-hat pedals so you can deliver all of the open-to-closed detail you're used to on the hi-hat. It also has a footswitch input for controlling other parameters like changing kits with your foot.

You can create up to 20 setups and store them in the Trigger I/O's memory. Advanced customizable programming capabilities include sensitivity, MIDI-channel assignment, note number, crosstalk, velocity curve, threshold, retrigger time and pad type. The Trigger I/O works plug-and-play with Mac and PC, and is powered by its USB connection when working with a computer. You can also wall-power it when working with non-USB MIDI sound sources.

You can mount the Trigger I/O on virtually stand or rack using the optional E-Percussion Module Mount and integrate it cleanly into your drum set or percussion setup. The Trigger I/O comes with EZdrummer software drum module from Toontrack. EZdrummer has samples of real drum kits, a virtual mixer, and looping functions.

Key Features

• Play virtually any software or hardware MIDI device with electronic drum triggers, pads, and cymbals
• Ten TRS trigger inputs for use with single and dual-zone triggers
• USB-MIDI and DIN MIDI Out for controlling software and hardware sound modules
• Works as an input expander with virtually any drum module
• Continuous Hi-Hat control pedal input; also works with switch/onoff pedals
• Velocity sensitive for expressive control
• Footswitch input for controlling Inc/Dec parameters
• Create and store up to 20 setups
• Works plug-and-play with Mac and PC--no software drivers needed
• Powered by USB when working with a computer; AC adapter included for DIN MIDI operation
• Mounts using E-Percussion Module Mount (sold separately) for integration into setups
• Comes with Toontrack EZdrummer software drum module with samples of real drum kits

Specifications

• Trigger inputs: (10) TRS, velocity-sensitive
• Hi-Hat control: 1/4-inch (continuous or switch - on/off)
• Footswitch: 1/4-inch TRS for up/down
• MIDI: USB, MIDI OutUSB Computer Interface
• Dimensions: 8.5 x 5 x 1.75 inches (WxDxH)
• Weight: 1 pound, 15 ounces

The Alesis Trigger|io is a powerful new electronic percussion interface designed to capture the feel of a real drum performance while also harnessing the expansive capability of software and hardware sound modules. The Trigger|io converts input from your favorite percussion pads to make them usable as MIDI note messages for triggering sounds in software and hardware devices. Featuring both MIDI and USB connectivity, the Trigger|io can be connected to your favorite software or hardware synth or drum module, and comes bundled with FXPansion's BFD Lite, a professional software drum module with high-quality acoustic and electronic drum kit libraries.