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Alesis Trigger I/O Percussion Pad to MIDI Interface  

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Alesis

The ultimate electronic percussion interface.

The Alesis Trigger I/O is a powerful
electronic percussion interface designed to bridge the gap between the ultimate control and feel of a real drum performance and the extensive capability of software and hardware sound modules. The Trigger I/O converts playing from your favorite percussion interface, whether electronic drum pads or acoustic drum triggers, into MIDI note messages. Featuring both MIDI out and USB connectivity, the Trigger I/O can be used to play sounds on synths, drum modules, or on your computer--straight from your drumkit. Bundled with FXPansion's BFD Lite--a professional software drum module with high-quality acoustic and electronic drum kit libraries--the Trigger I/O will get you up and rocking in no time.

Positioning
With ten trigger inputs and its versatile MIDI out functions, the Trigger I/O is the perfect interface for musicians who want to expand the scope of their current equipment to include control over computers, samplers, synths, or other MIDI modules. Its intuitive interface and 20 programmable presets allow for easy setup and quick user operation. Plus, the bundled FXPansion BFD Lite software provides an additional source of creative material.

Applications
The Trigger I/O can be used by any percussionist at any level in their home, studio, or during a live performance to control various software and hardware sound modules, all while maintaining the feel of a real percussion performance. Additionally, the mounting holes for an optional drum stand mount make the Trigger I/O adaptable to any environment.

Features

  • 10 TRS trigger inputs for single or dual zone trigger inputs
  • 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 stand-alone, VST, AU and DXIi plug-in formats
  • Easy interface for quick editing and user setups
  • USB 1.1 plug-and-play (Windows and Mac), MIDI out
  • Hi-hat input for on/off or continuous control
  • 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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so so

| Review By: Jamsession Records | 1 year, 4 months ago

1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

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This trigger module is decent at best. Ive owned many drum modules in the past such as the d4 dm5 which are also Alesis. Sad to say that 10 year technology triggered better than the i/O.This machine has great features, for the money it blows the Roland tmc6 out of the water, on features. Which is priced higher and doesn't allow as many trigger inputs. Wasn't to impressed with its sensitivity neither. It was on the same page as the I/o. The Roland TD-10 and 20 are outrageously expensive but trigger perfectly. Im going to try out the new Alesis d10 module with usb see if it triggers nice with SD2.0 ill let ya'll know
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
Recording Engineer. Musician
Style of music you play:
Texas Country, Southern Rock Blues
Where you live:
Conroe, Tx

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Great unit for those with some midi experience

| Review By: StBean | 1 year, 8 months ago

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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This is a great little unit, well made and basically does the job. The unit requires some knowledge of midi, but not alot. For those who want to plug this in and be instantly drumming, this may not be for you. It took me quite awhile to fine tune the unit(3-4 hours) which required setting threshold/gain/x-talk/velocity curves paramaters and mapping out my pads to midi note numbers. Once this was done I could noticeably see a great difference in dynamics, it just felt more real. Basically the unit gives you greater control to really fine tune midi dynamics as opposed to using a dm6 module or similiar as a midi I/O unit. Also, this is not a a sound module as some might think...its just an I/O trigger that can be used to control a sound module or, if using a computer to control your drum software(BFG, SP2, Battery..etc.)
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
Midi Hobbyist
Style of music you play:
Rock, Alternative, electronic
Where you live:
San Mateo

Did you find this review helpful? yes no1061323

Inexpensive

| Review By: Hope Drums | 2 years, 6 months ago

0 people out of 1 found this review helpful

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I was very excited about getting this product to replace my drum modules for MIDI interface. I was soon disappointed with the lack of sensitivity. If you are looking to do some simple home recording in MIDI, this is the product for you, but if you are playing more intricate parts, snare rolls etc. get a Roland drum module, much more reliable triggering!
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
Active Musician, Clinician
Style of music you play:
Rock and Country
Where you live:
Shreveport, LA

Did you find this review helpful? yes no1060785

Excellent Product for Professionals

| Review By: Mango-m_2BL | 2 years, 9 months ago

0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

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Excellent trigger i/o for people who know how to use vst's, midi, and current recording equipment!  If you have no prior knowledge with advanced midi then I suggest not buying as it may be too complicated for some without prior knowledge of mapping etc. 
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
Active Musician, Recording Engineer
Style of music you play:
Technical Metal, Jazz, Many styles
Where you live:
CA, CA

Did you find this review helpful? yes no1041597

Could be more reliable

| Review By: oddtime | 2 years, 11 months ago

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The first one had to go back. New one works great. Just so you know, you can hook up 20 triggers. Each trigger input has a TRS connection for a dual zone trigger or two individual triggers. good value for the money
Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
No
Musical Experience:
Hobbyist
Style of music you play:
any
Where you live:
Chicagoland

Did you find this review helpful? yes no1012911

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