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Slate Digital Trigger EX

Item ID: TriggerEX-e

Drum-replacement Plug-in with Steven Slate Drums EX Samples and Live/Accurate Modes - Mac/PC RTAS, AU, VST

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Intelligent Drum Replacement!

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When it comes to drum replacement, accuracy counts - and Slate Digital gets it. That's why they created Trigger from the ground up and designed it to be a one-stop drum-replacement tool that saves you time — and sounds better than the rest. And what else would you expect from Steven Slate, the guy the biggest pros turn to when they want their drum sounds to slam? Right at the heart of Trigger is a brand-new triggering engine loaded with Slate Digital's Advanced Algorithms, including the AMG humanization algorithm. What you get are triggered drums that play with unbelievable realism — you can even retrigger ghost notes and extremely complex drum fills.

So, how does it work? Trigger has a multilayered engine that lets you get the most out of one instance of the plug-in. You can trigger a close-miked sample, a stereo room sample, and a stereo overhead sample — all right from the same drum track. And each sample layer offers customization over such parameters as velocity and dynamic control, independent levels, and sustain. Trigger even features positional sensing, a visual hit detector, and 127 different articulations per sample layer - high-tech stuff that boils down to great-sounding, tight, sample-accurate drum tracks. Everything lines up and hits right with the original tracks.

To make the most out of Trigger, Slate Digital hooked you up with two modes: Live and Accurate. Use Live when you're onstage and need a no-latency engine. Use Accurate mode when you're working in the pro studio and need the most precise detail and most natural velocity response possible. But it gets better.

Slate Digital, of course, has the benefit of Steven Slate's unbelievable collection of drum samples — and when you choose Trigger, you get a bunch of those samples right along with it. Trigger EX (what you're looking at right now) comes with samples straight from Steven Slate Drums EX, while Trigger Platinum comes loaded with Steven Slate Drums Platinum samples. All of the samples were recorded to 2" tape, using nothing but the finest in vintage and analog gear. Whichever route you go, you can expect nothing but the finest sound quality from the guy that knows drums best — just ask a handful of the pros he's worked with: Chris Lord-Alge, Mike Shipley, Dave Way, Jeff Juliano... the list goes on.

Now's your chance to ratchet the quality of your drum sounds to that elite next level, without the fuss or hassle you've experienced in the past. Trust Trigger to handle your drums, so you can think about the rest.

Steven Slate Drums Trigger EX Drum-replacement Plug-in Features:
  • Drum-replacement plug-in for Mac/PC — RTAS, AU, VST
  • Features Live and Accurate modes for stage/studio use
  • Based on a brand-new triggering engine
  • AMG humanization algorithm offers unbelievable realism
  • Tracks accurately with your drums and offers customized control
  • 127 different articulations per sample layer
  • Includes drum samples from Steven Slate Drums EX
  • Features 10 Snares including one Steven Slate Drums Deluxe Snare (adjustable overheads and 12 alternation hits per each velocity), 3 sets of Toms, 9 Kicks
  • All drum samples tracked to 2" tape, using first-class gear

Give your drum tracks the oomph and life they deserve - call up Steven Slate Drums Trigger Platinum drum-replacement plug-in!
Specification Detail
Software Type Drums
Supported Computer Format Mac, PC
Supported Plug-In Formats RTAS, VST, AU
Supported Audio Formats ASIO, AU
Hardware Requirements - Mac G4 2GHz or higher, 2GB RAM
Hardware Requirements - PC 2GHz or higher, 2GB RAM
OS Requirements - Mac Mac OS X 10.4.x
OS Requirements - PC Windows XP SP2
Manufacturer Part Number Trigger EX S/N

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based on 3 reviews

Not a drummer? .............start here

by Andy Mendoza from JAM Studios San German, Puerto Rico
October 17, 2011
Music Background: Recording and Mixing Engineer, Guitarist, Grammy voting member
So simple, intuitive and good. If you are looking for fuller drums.....this is it. Makes any drum set sound like it was recorded in the best room with the best mics. If you happen to have that best ro... read more [+]om and best mics, helps EQ drums. You can shape that snare, get the rounded kick that fits in the mix and let's the bass be part of the mix. The separation is great. close [-]

Does what it is supposed to!

by Paul G from California
March 30, 2012
Music Background: songwriter, engineer, mixer, programmer
I've recently used TRIGGER on a mix I did for a band where the kick drum and snare mics were distorted...some nasty digital clipping...

I triggered the snare with a mix of 4 different ... read more [+]snares and same with the kick. They transformed the track into a pumping rock track!!

My clients were very impressed too! And, I'm just learning how to use it.

The only thing that wasn't so cool was the snare track was triggering also when the bass drum was hitting, so I had to go in and edit the snare track and delete all the kick drum hits...A bit of a hassle and a bit time consuming. I played with the sensitivity, but it didn't help that much. I hope I learn how to fix this...Or - I hope SLATE DIGITAL fixes it! close [-]

Easy to use, Great Sounds

by Greg from Westchester, NY
August 31, 2011
Music Background: Recording Engineer, Musician, Composer
I bought this and used it prior to upgrading to Trigger Platinum. For a drum replacement/enhancement tool it does its job really well. To get it to work correctly you only have three knobs which make... read more [+]s it really easy to use. The included samples are very good, and useable in a diverse range of styles. The only downside: the EX version comes with the samples, but no presets (except for one snare) which means to load a sample with its room mic/multiple samples you have to load each slot individually and then save your own. The platinum version comes with all of the signature drumkit presets which makes trying out different sample sets much easier and faster. Its really great, but trust me you'll want to upgrade to the Platinum version. close [-]

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