M-Audio Unveils Trigger FingerCompact unit designed for triggering computer-based drum sounds
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March 22, 2005New from M-Audio is the
Trigger Finger, a mobile/desktop device for easily triggering and
programming drum sounds. The unit can also be used to trigger Clips and
Scenes in Ableton Live, video clips in VJ software and sounds in popular DJ
programs.
Trigger Finger puts the power to program and perform expressive percussion
and drum parts at users' fingertips. At its heart are 16 velocity- and
pressure-sensitive pads designed to trigger computer- or hardware-based drum
sounds with full expression. Trigger Finger also delivers 8 knobs and 4
faders that, like the pads, are freely assignable to any MIDI parameters
users want to have at their fingertips, such as volume, pan, pitch, and
effects.
Trigger Finger incorporates pre-programmed maps for Live, Reason, GM Drum,
XG Drum, iDrum and more that make setup a snap--and full programmability lets
users customize anything they want. Settings are easy to store via 16 memory
presets or M-Audio's free Enigma librarian software for PC and Mac.
The unit connects to a computer via a simple USB connection. Trigger Finger
can also derive its power from the USB bus or a DC adapter. A MIDI Out jack
allows it to trigger external MIDI devices as well.
Trigger Finger is class-compliant with Windows XP and Mac OS X, allowing use
without drivers. PC minimum system requirements are Windows XP with
available USB port, and MME and DirectX are supported. On the Mac, minimum
requirements are OS X 10.2.8 with available USB port, and Core MIDI is
supported.
Trigger Finger will ship this month and carries a retail price of USD
$249.95 MSRP.
For more information, visit their web site at www.m-audio.com. | 
