Alesis Trigger iO USB MIDI Electronic Percussion Interface

The Alesis TriggerIO at the Academy of Sound is an 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 Alesis Trigger IO converts input from your favorite percussion pads or acoustic drum triggers to make them usable as MIDI note messages for triggering sounds in software and hardware devices.

Featuring both MIDI and USB connectivity, the Alesis 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.

Specifications:

10 TRS Trigger Inputs for Single or Dual Zone Trigger Inputs (compatible with various Manufacturer Pads and 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
Easy Interface for Quick Editing and User Setups
USB 1.1 Plug and Play (Windows and Mac), MIDI Out
HiHat Input for on/off or Continuous Control
Up/Down Foot switch Input for Selecting Kits Remotely
Customizable Trigger Settings for Gain, Assignment of MIDI Channels, Note Numbers, Crosstalk, velocity curve, threshold, re-trigger time and pad type
Mounting Holes for Optional Drum Stand Mount
USB Computer Interface
1 MIDI Out
Controller Remapping support
20 Patches