The ultimate electronic percussion interface. The Alesis Trigger|iO is a highly useful device for electronic percussionists that allows your drum pads to trigger sounds on external synthesizers or drum modules, whether hardware or software. With the Trigger/io, you can use your drum triggers to play soft synths on your computer or patches from hardware synths or drum modules. Using either the MIDI or USB connectors, you can fine-tune the parameters of the triggered notes to your liking. This includes sending continuous controller messages via your high-hat pedal. You can save these setups in one of twenty programmable presets for instant recall later. The Trigger|iO comes bundled with BFD Lite, a software drum module containing pro-quality acoustic and electronic samples. FeaturesPlay virtually any software or hardware MIDI device with electronic drum triggers, pads, and cymbalsTen 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 pedalsVelocity 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 EZ drummer LITE software drum module with samples of real drum kits Turn Your Drum Set Into a Synth Assign any note from any synth patch to any pad in your set. Drums, strings, FX, pads--any sound can be triggered from your drum set. Cross-Compatible The Trigger|iO can read input from Alesis drum pads, as well as those made by Roland and Yamaha. Switch Kits on the Fly The Trigger|iO holds twenty programmable presets where you can store your setups. Connecting a foot pedal allows you to switch between setups hands-free. Drum Module Included The Trigger|iO ships bundled with FX Pansion's BFD Lite, a professional software drum module with high-quality drum libraries, both acoustic and electronic. Customize Your Settings Use the simple front-panel interface to edit various parameters of the triggered sounds. Customizable trigger settings include Sensitivity, Assignment of MIDI Channels, Note Numbers, Crosstalk, Velocity Curve, Threshold, Retrigger Time and Pad Type. Mounting HolesThe Trigger|iO comes with pre-drilled mounting holes to make it easy to mount it on your drum stand. Specifications Triggers: NA Polyphony: Up to 10 voice Multitimbral: Depends on source Sampling Rate: NA Presets: None User Memory: 20 programmable presets Effects: Depends on source Sequencer: No Controllers: NA Expansion Slots: NA Sample RAM: NA Inputs 10 x 1/4" TRS trigger inputs1 x 1/4" TS input for high-hat continuous control messages 1 x 1/4" TRS input for up/down value footswitch Outputs 1 x USB 1.1 jack1 x MIDI Out jack Headphone Output: No SCSI: No External Storage: NA Display: Front panel 3-digit LED displayDimensions (WxDxH): Not Specified by Manufacturer Weight: Not Specified by Manufacturer
