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Triggers

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P1 THE TRIGGER NOTE ASSIGN FUNCTION

We covered this Function in greater detail in Chapter 4: Programming Drumkits. But

it bears repeating here because there are some special cases which you will encounter

when selecting the Note Number Assignments for the two Hi-Hat Triggers. As we

will be discussing later in this chapter, the Hi-Hat Trigger inputs (Triggers 13 and 14)

each have TWO notes to assign. They interact with the Hi-Hat Pedal Input to allow

for the Open and Closed positions of a Hi-Hat. So when you are assigning the Note

Numbers for Trigger 13, you will see a screen that looks like this:

Note Dn: 42 F#1

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At this point if you move the Value Wheel clockwise one click, the display will

change to look like this:

Note Up: 46 A#1

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The same sort of choices can be made for Trigger 14.

P2 THE TRIGGER GAIN FUNCTION

This Function adjusts the level of the incoming trigger signal much like a trim pot on

a mixing board. This Function sets the sensitivity of the Trigger input for maximum

compatibility for third party drum pads. This Function is also invaluable when using

the Triggers with an audio input (e.g., from a tape or hard disk recorder).

To set the Trigger Gain Value, move the cursor beneath the Value and turn the Value

encoder:

Gain: 40

The bottom line of the display is a level indicator that shows the gain of the Trigger

signal. A vertical bar on the bottom line indicates maximum level. In order to get the

most dynamic range out of the Trigger Input, adjust the Gain so that the hardest hits

extend to the vertical bar and the softer hits barely move the meter.

Hint: Adjusting the Trigger Gain Value in conjunction with the Threshold Value will

allow you to fine tune your Trigger Setup for optimum performance.

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