M-Audio Trigger Finger Pro Guide de l'utilisateur

User Guide Manual Version 1.0

10 15. Roll: Press this button to activate or deactivate Pad Roll Mode. When you press and hold a pad while in this mode, the sound will repeat

11 23. Select: Press and hold this button to enter Select Mode in which you can access the secondary functions of the Step Switches (which will

12 Quick Start 1. Download and Install the Software We highly recommend downloading and installing the included software applications and their

13 3. Set Up Trigger Finger Pro with Your Software Trigger Finger Pro with Your DAW To set up Trigger Finger Pro as a controller for your digit

14 Trigger Finger Pro with Arsenal To set up Arsenal with Trigger Finger Pro within your DAW: Important: To use Arsenal in Standalone Mode (with

15 To set up Arsenal with Trigger Finger Pro in Standalone Mode (without a DAW): Important: To use Arsenal in Plugin Mode (with a DAW), please se

16 Basics This chapter covers some of Trigger Finger Pro's basic functions. We also highly recommend reading the Operation chapter to learn

17 Using the Assignable Controls The Assignable Controls—the four knobs, faders, and buttons below the display on the left—can serve several fun

18 Loading and Saving Presets, Sequences, or Preferences Trigger Finger Pro's Presets, Sequences, and Preferences are independent groups of

19 To load a Preset and/or Sequence: 1. In Performance Mode or Sequence Mode, press the Value Dial (Change->). 2. Press the Value Dial (Chan

2 Table of Contents (Click a chapter's name to skip to it.) Introduction...

20 Creating a Sequence There are two ways to create or edit a Sequence with Trigger Finger Pro: (A) using the pads in real time or (B) using the

21 Setting the Tempo Each Sequence has its own tempo, which is saved with the Sequence. To set the Tempo, do one of the following: Tap the Tem

22 Edit Your Preferences Trigger Finger Pro's Preferences affect its "global" operation. To edit your Preferences: 1. In Perfo

23 Operation This chapter briefly explains Trigger Finger Pro's most basic features to help you get started quickly. To learn more and get

24 Modes Trigger Finger Pro has five distinct modes that each control different kinds of settings or functions: Performance Mode, Pad Mode, Cont

25 Pad Mode Pad Mode lets you adjust various parameters that determine how the pads behave. Press the Pad Button to enter or exit this mode. Whe

26 Control Mode Control Mode lets you adjust various parameters affecting the knobs, faders, and assignable buttons. Press the Control Button (C

27 Sequence Mode Sequence Mode lets you adjust various parameters affecting the Sequencer's overall function. Press the Sequence Button (Se

28 Select Mode Select Mode lets you use the Step Switches to view or edit settings that affect the current Sequence (rather than the Sequencer&a

29 Saving and Loading Trigger Finger Pro lets you save Presets, Sequences, and Preferences to its internal memory. You can then load your saved

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30 To load a Preset and Sequence: 1. In Performance Mode or Sequence Mode, press the Value Dial (Change->). 2. The display will sho

31 Working with Presets A Preset in Trigger Finger Pro is stored in its internal memory. When you save a Preset, you are saving settings that ar

32 Settings You can select specific settings for each pad or pad bank while in Pad Mode. These settings will be saved with the Preset. Important

33 Mapping The pads' mapping determines how the pads communicate with your software. To change the pads' mapping: 1. Enter Pad Mode b

34 Note The Note setting determines what MIDI note each pad sends out. To change a pad's note: 1. Enter Pad Mode by pressing the Pad Mode

35 Velocity The Velocity settings determine the minimum (Min Vel) and maximum (Max Vel) velocities each pad is capable of sending out. To change

36 Pressure Trigger Finger Pro's pads are pressure-sensitive. They respond to changes in pressure after the initial press. The Pressure sett

37 Colors The Color settings determine each pad's LED color when pressed/"on" (Pad On) and when not pressed/"off" (Pad O

38 MIDI Channel and Output The MIDI settings determine over which MIDI channel each pad sends its messages and whether the messages are sent over

39 Assignable Controls (Knobs, Faders, and Buttons) Trigger Finger Pro's Assignable Controls are the knobs, faders, and buttons below the d

4 Working with Sequences... 58 Recording ...

40 Settings You can select specific settings for each assignable control or control bank while in Control Mode. These settings will be saved wit

41 Mapping The assignable controls' mapping determines how they will communicate with your software. Tip: You can see an overview of all ass

42 Message The Message determines what kind of MIDI message each assignable control sends out. Additional settings are associated with each Messa

43 KNOBS 01: Preset CC: 00 MIN VAL: 00 MAX VAL:127 MESSAGE: CC MORE EXIT BANK:A KNOB:A01 SEL-&

44 Value (Assignable Knobs and Assignable Faders only) The Value settings determine the minimum (Min Val) and maximum (Max Val) values each assig

45 Colors (Assignable Buttons only) The Color settings determine each Assignable Button's LED color when pressed/"on" (Btn On) and

46 BUTTONS 01: Preset BTN ON: Green BTN OFF: Indigo MIDI-CH:UsePrefsOUTPUT:UsePrefs EXIT BANK:A BUTTON:A01 SEL->

47 Type (Assignable Buttons only) The Type determines how the Assignable Buttons function when pressed. Additional settings are associated with e

48 BUTTONS 01: Preset CC: 32 PRESS: 127 RELEASE:00 MESSAGE: CC MORE EXIT BANK:A BUTTON:01 SEL->TY

49 MIDI Channel and Output The MIDI settings determine over which MIDI channel each control sends its messages and whether the messages are sent

5 Preferences ... 84 Tempo

50 BUTTONS 01: Preset BTN ON: Green BTN OFF: Indigo MIDI-CH:UsePrefsOUTPUT:UsePrefs EXIT BANK:A BUTTON:A01 SEL->

51 Mackie Control When a control bank's mapping is set to Mackie, they are automatically set to control one of a set group of functions. You

52 KNOBS 01: Preset V-POT1: V-POT2: V-POT3: V-POT4: TRACKS:1-4 MAPPING:Mackie EXIT BANK:A CTRL->

53 HUI When a control bank's mapping is set to HUI, they are automatically set to control one of a set group of functions. You can use Contr

54 KNOBS 01: Preset V-POT1: V-POT2: V-POT3: V-POT4: TRACKS:1-4 MAPPING:HUI EXIT BANK:A CTRL-> T

55 DAW Control Buttons You can configure the DAW Control buttons to send messages to your DAW using the Mackie Control or HUI protocol. To conf

56 Transport Buttons You can configure how the Stop and Play transport buttons communicate with your DAW. To configure the Stop and Play transp

57 Saving and Loading Trigger Finger Pro lets you save Presets to its internal memory. See the earlier Saving and Loading section to learn how t

58 Working with Sequences Trigger Finger Pro has a powerful, flexible step sequencer, letting you create, edit, and play Sequences quickly and e

59 Recording Trigger Finger Pro's real-time recording function and velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads let you create Sequences quickly a

6 Introduction Box Contents Trigger Finger Pro USB Cable Arsenal software (download) Hex Key AIR Drums software (download) Quickstart Guide

60 Transport Controls The transport controls work in any mode. Some control both Trigger Finger Pro's Sequencer and your DAW while others c

61 Steps The subdivisions of a bar within a Sequence are represented in 16 "steps" by the Step Switches. The Step Switches show the st

62 To enter or erase steps in a Sequence: 1. Enter Sequence Mode by pressing the Sequence Mode (Seq) button. 2. Check above the third Function

63 You can also use other Sequence Mode options to erase all steps for a single pad or to erase all steps from the entire Sequence. To erase all

64 To erase all steps from the entire Sequence: 1. Enter Sequence Mode by pressing the Sequence Mode (Seq) button. 2. Check above the third Fun

65 Velocities Each pad used in a Sequence can play its notes at independent velocities for each step, which you can edit. To edit step velociti

66 The Sequencer Velocity determines the default velocity level of steps you enter with the Step Switches. To edit the Sequencer Velo

67 Bars You can create Sequences with a total length of one to four bars. To set/change the number of bars in a Sequence: 1. Enter Sequence Mo

68 The 16 Step Switches show one bar at a time. You can set them either (A) to show a specific bar (regardless of the current position of the Seq

69 Timing Trigger Finger Pro has four main timing settings: Tempo, Swing, Gate, and Time Division. All four settings are saved with each Sequenc

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70 Swing The Swing setting determines the amount of swing—a "shuffle" or triplet-based feel—that is applied to the Sequence

71 Gate The Gate setting determines the length of the notes (steps) of the Sequence. With a small Gate setting, the note events of the Sequence

72 Time Division The Time Division is the type of note (or note value) into which a bar is divided. For instance, a Time Division of 1/8 means t

73 Copying and Pasting When creating and editing Sequences, you can quickly copy and paste bars. You do not have to be in Sequence Mode to do th

74 Duplicating When creating and editing Sequences, you can duplicate a pad's step pattern to the next bar. Duplicating is different from c

75 Next Sequence Mode Next Sequence Mode lets you use the pads to trigger Sequences of the same number (e.g., pressing Pad 12 will trigger Seque

76 Timing This determines how timing-related settings—Tempo, Swing, Gate, and Time Division—affect the Sequences: • Locked: The next Sequence

77 Pad Mute Mode Pad Mute Mode lets you mute all sounds in a Sequence that are played by a pad (or multiple pads). You can do this during Sequen

78 You can also mute an entire pad bank. This can be done whether or not you are in Pad Mute Mode. Important: The mute states of your pad banks w

79 You can quickly disable all mutes (and solos) by using the Enable All feature. To activate Enable All: 1. Enter Sequence Mode by pressing th

8 1. Power Input: If you do not want to use a computer in your setup (i.e., if you are using Trigger Finger Pro to control an external MIDI modu

80 Pad Solo Mode Pad Solo Mode lets you solo all sounds in a Sequence that are played by a pad (or multiple pads). You can do this during Sequen

81 You can quickly disable all solos (and mutes) by using the Enable All feature. To activate Enable All: 1. Enter Sequence Mode by pressing th

82 Pad Roll Mode Pad Roll Mode causes pads, when pressed and held, to automatically retrigger at a regular rate in quick succession, similar to

83 Fixed Mode Fixed Mode lets you play all pads with their sounds at the same velocity level, regardless of how hard you hit them. Press the F

84 Preferences Trigger Finger Pro's Preferences affect its "global" operation. In other words, these settings determine how it wo

85 Tempo While the actual tempo (in BPM) is set in each Sequence, Trigger Finger Pro's Preferences let you configure other settings that af

86 Tap Average Pressing the Tempo button repeatedly at the desired rate will change the Sequence's tempo. You can set how many presses (&qu

87 Clock Trigger Finger Pro can either use its internal MIDI Clock or an external one from a DAW. To set the MIDI Clock source: 1. Enter Pref

88 MIDI Your Preferences' MIDI settings determine over which MIDI channel the pads or assignable control send their messages and whether th

89 Velocity The Preferences let you set two kinds of "global" velocities: the velocity used in Fixed Mode and the default velocity for

9 10. Assignable Faders: Use these faders to send MIDI CC messages to your software or external MIDI device. Alternatively, you can set the fade

90 Sequencer Velocity The Sequencer Velocity determines the default velocity level of steps entered by using the Step Switches. To set the Fixe

91 Display The Preferences let you adjust certain settings that affect Trigger Finger Pro's display. To adjust the display settings: 1. E

92 Pads The Preferences also let you can set the gain, sensitivity, and velocity curves used for all of Trigger Finger Pro's pads. To adju

93 Saving and Loading Trigger Finger Pro lets you save Preferences to its internal memory. See the earlier Saving and Loading section

94 Using an External MIDI Module You can use Trigger Finger Pro as a controller for an external MIDI device. Use a standard 5-pin MIDI cable to

95 Appendix Technical Specifications Display Monochromatic LCD, 68x4 characters Pads 16 pads (in a 4x4 grid), velocity- and pressure-sensitive,

96 Trademarks and Licenses M-Audio and AIR Music Technology are trademarks of inMusic Brands, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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