Trigger Finger - 16-Pad MIDI Drum Control Surface

Top Features

16 velocity and pressure-sensitive pads
individual assignable pressure on each pad
8 assignable knobs, 4 assignable faders
pre-programmed maps for Live, Reason, GM Drum, XG Drum, and iDrum
powered from USB connection or optional DC power supply
includes Ableton Live Lite music production software, so you can make music right away
Trigger Finger puts the power to program and perform expressive percussion and drum parts at your fingertips. Its 16 velocity-sensitive pads are perfect for playing the drum sounds in your favorite software, launching loops and samples, or even controlling video projections—and applying pressure to the pads can generate any MIDI controller you wish. Trigger Finger also gives you 8 knobs and 4 faders that are freely assignable to MIDI parameters such as volume, pan, pitch, and effects. Pre-programmed maps for Reason, Live, GM Drum, XG Drum, iDrum, and more make setup a snap—and full programmability lets you customize the unit to fit your needs. Settings are easy to store via 16 presets, and M-Audio’s free Enigma librarian software for PC and Mac lets you create a collection of even more. A simple USB cable is all it takes to connect and power Trigger Finger with your computer. It’s time to take full control of your drum programming—and Trigger Finger is the right tool for the job.

Easy Setup

Getting up and running with Trigger Finger is a total no-brainer. The unit is bus-powered, so a simple USB connection to your computer handles it all. Class-compliancy with Windows XP and Mac OS X means there are no drivers to install. You also get pre-programmed maps for Live, Reason, GM Drum, XG Drum, iDrum, and more for instant control over most popular software.

Control Anything You Want

While our main focus in designing Trigger Finger was drum programming, full programmability means that you can use it to control any MIDI devices you wish. Launch Clips or Scenes in Ableton Live, trigger video clips in VJ software, or fire off samples in your favorite DJ software—or anything else you can think of. There’s even a MIDI Out jack that let’s you connect external MIDI gear.

On-Board Memory, Online Storage

What’s programmability without storage ability? Trigger Finger features 16 presets for storing your setups right on board. Your purchase also gets you a free copy of M-Audio’s Enigma librarian software for PC and Mac for virtually unlimited storage that works with your other M-Audio and Evolution gear as well.

You’re in Control

Trigger Finger is designed to put you in full command of your drum programming sessions. 16 pads give you immediate access to plenty of drum sounds or other events you wish to trigger.

You’ll find the pad size provides just the right balance of compact space and perfect touch. Speaking of perfect touch, Trigger Finger’s pads are both velocity- and pressure-sensitive—and, unlike many control surfaces, you can map the pressure sensitivity to any MIDI parameter you desire for that extra measure of expressive control.

Its 8 knobs and 4 faders are also fully assignable to any MIDI parameter you want. With Trigger Finger, you’re in control.

Introducing Trigger Finger Video

Introducing M-Audio Trigger Finger

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Accessories

Trigger Finger Mounting Bracket
Professional Mounting Solution for Trigger Finger

Bundled Software

Ableton Live Lite
Ableton Live Lite delivers much of the functionality of Ableton Live—the revolutionary, multi-award winning music production solution that allows you to spontaneously compose, record, remix, improvise and edit your musical ideas in a seamless audio/MIDI environment. Live brings your acoustic, electronic and virtual instruments—as well as your digital audio recordings and MIDI sequences—together in a single interface with unparalleled ease of use. details
Free Enigma Editor/Librarian Software
This product includes the free download and full registration of Enigma—a powerful software editor/librarian for Mac and PC that lets you easily program, store and load setups for M-Audio and Evolution USB MIDI controllers. Enigma includes a huge library of files for your favorite VST plug-ins, instruments and host apps. Programming is as simple as dragging the software parameter you want to control onto the graphic representation of the controller on your screen. With Enigma, your library of controller presets is virtually unlimited. details
USD 249.95 MSRP
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”With today’s computer platforms packing all the drums, samples, and synths you need, the Trigger Finger is the missing link between you and your first great computer beat.”
- Scratch, September 2005
"I've been waiting for someone to come out with something like the Trigger Finger for a while, and at this price, M-Audio has made me and my drum and percussion parts very happy. Trigger Finger is staying in my studio."
- EQ
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"The Trigger Finger is a one-of-a-kind peripheral that's priced just right."
- MacAddict Reviews
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“... if your desire to hit pads is strong or you need something to go with a live setup, then this should open up your world. I think for serious programmers, you'd still feel the need for a keyboard based input device too, but there's nothing to stop you having the best of both worlds. In fact, I'm certain M-Audio would be more than happy to supply you with the keyboard too.”
- SonicState.com
“The pads were responsive, and eminently playable, with a dial-able velocity curve you can find the one that suits your touch.”
- SonicState.com
“M-Audio does another brilliant job on this one, it’s so versatile I consistently keep finding new uses for it all the time.”
- audioMIDI.com