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Alesis Trigger|iO

Item ID: TriggerIO

USB/MIDI Percussion Pad Controller with 10 TRS Trigger Inputs and EZdrummer Software

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The Easy Way to Control Percussion Pads!

The Alesis Trigger|iO is a powerful new electronic percussion interface designed to capture the feel of a real drum performance. 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 connect to software or hardware synth or drum modules, and comes bundled with Toontrack EZdrummer software drum module. Get the feel of real drums and the convenience and functionality of a trigger with the Trigger|iO.

Alesis Trigger|iO Electronic Percussion Interface at a Glance:
  • 10 trigger inputs, performance and preset controls
  • USB and MIDI connectivity, EZdrummer Lite software included

10 trigger inputs, performance and preset controls
The Trigger|iO features 10 TRS trigger inputs, making it compatible with various manufacturer pad triggers. Customizeable trigger settings include sensitivity, assignment of MIDI channels, note numbers, crosstalk, threshold, and more. An easy-to-use interface lets you perform editing and user setups easily, and a footswitch input gives you the capability of selecting different kits remotely. You can also use the Trigger|iO's high hat input for on/off or continuous control.

USB and MIDI connectivity, EZdrummer software included
The Trigger|iO can be can be connected to your favorite software or hardware synth or drum module, and comes bundled with Toontrack EZdrummer — a professional software drum module with high-quality acoustic and electronic drum kit libraries.

Alesis Trigger|iO Percussion Pad Controller Features:
  • 10 TRS trigger inputs for single or dual zone trigger inputs (compatible with various manufacturer’s pad triggers, including Alesis, Roland and Yamaha)
  • 20 programmable presets for storing and recalling various setups
  • Hi-hat input for on/off or continuous control
  • Includes EZdrummer software drum module (Mac and PC) with professional-quality acoustic and electronic drums
  • Easy interface for quick editing and user setups
  • USB 1.1 plug and play (Windows and Mac)
  • MIDI Out
  • Up/down footswitch input for selecting kits remotely
  • Customizable trigger settings for sensitivity, assignment of MIDI channels, note numbers, crosstalk, velocity curve, threshold, retrigger time and pad type
  • Mounting holes for optional drum stand mount

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Specification Detail
Manufacturer Part Number TRIGGER IO

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Reviews

based on 4 reviews

Worth every penny.

by Math from Minneapolis, MN USA
March 2, 2011
Music Background: Engineer, Producer, Touring Musician
Outstanding device. Straight away I was triggering in Live as well as Logic with my DIY drum triggers. Very versatile if you put a little time into it, adjusting x-talk, velocity curves, etc. This was... read more [+] exactly what I was after, as I've never been a big fan of drum module sounds, and instead rely on my own sampling, etc. to get sounds I'm looking for. And since this is simply a trigger-to-midi device, the possibilities are endless. Highly recommended. close [-]

Sweet Setup with RET kit.

by MikeyVPT from Bloomington, IL, USA
October 15, 2009
Music Background: President - Virtual Percussion Outlet (.com), Virtual Percussion Expert, Professional Demo Artist
I really enjoy using the Trigger Io with the RET drums because it really allows me to trigger Addictive Drums, Superior Drummer 2.0, BFD2, DrumCore, Ocean Way, Steven Slate Drums... I mean, if you're ... read more [+]using edrums that have real drum heads like the RET's, this is the piece to get!

Check out my videos for more info. Just search for MikeyVPT on Youtube.

Thanks! close [-]

GREAT with RET Edrums!

by Joey V from Chicago, USA
July 3, 2009
Music Background: Studio Owner/Drummer, Live Edrum Player, Virtual Percussion Expert
I have used my Trigger Io for about 2 years now. I didn't know much about it when I got my RET Percussion electronic drum set. It's a high end kit, using real drum heads, so I thought it was neat to... read more [+] see the Trigger Io paired with it.

It translates my hits into MIDI notes which goes through to my VPT software. I use Superior Drummer 2.0, EZdrummer, Addictive Drums, BFD2, and KitCore.

I would highly recommend this for anyone using the RET Percussion kits. close [-]

Overall a quality product.

by Ben from Austin, TX
August 21, 2007
Music Background: Recording Engineer/Hobbyist
I'm now a user of BFD for almost everything drums. As such, I didn't want to pay for a Roland drum module only to use it for the triggers. I was using an Alesis DM5, but its triggering technology is... read more [+] a bit out of date. So I picked up the Trigger I/O. It seems to translate very accurately. One bonus is that both the USB out and the MIDI out work simultaneously. This allows me to send the USB out to my computer for recording the MIDI notes and the MIDI out to an external drum machine (my DM5) for zero latency monitoring for the drummer. Setup would be easier if they created a piece of software to help calibrate each trigger (gain, velocity curve, x-talk, noise threshold, and midi note). Once setup, I have no complaints. close [-]

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