Waves Audio announced that it is now shipping InTrigger, a new plugin designed to make drum triggering faster, easier and more accurate.
The plugin’s intelligent hit detection engine is engineered to help save producers and engineers hours of manual tweaking by handling ghost notes and microphone bleed with added precision, without manual threshold settings or editing.
InTrigger’s two-step workflow is designed to simplify drum replacement: in step one, the system analyses the performance. The user clicks the Learn button, and InTrigger’s algorithm automatically detects and categorises the drum hits. In step two, the user assigns a new sample to complete the process.
The Humanize knob shapes each hit’s envelope and dynamics, so one sample reacts differently every time. Users can also stack up to eight sample layers to give drums greater depth and impact.
Additionally, to help users find the right sounds faster, InTrigger includes a license for COSMOS, Waves’ AI-powered sample manager, integrated directly into the plugin with access to 1400 curated one-shot drum samples.
A dedicated version, InTrigger Live, is also included for use in real-time performance environments. Built for Waves’ eMotion LV1 Classic and SuperRack setups, it is designed to deliver zero latency and reliable detection. This version supports manual threshold settings and up to four sample layers. It omits the Learn and COSMOS features for added stability on stage.
Producer/engineer Joe Chiccarelli (Morrissey, The Strokes, U2, Beck) states, “This is the most comprehensive drum sampler I’ve ever used. Where other drum replacers fall short in nuanced or dynamic performances, InTrigger preserves the drummer’s intent—while letting you layer additional samples on top of the original hits.”
Lu Diaz, mixing engineer and producer (DJ Khaled, Pitbull, Beyoncé, Jay Z) adds, “Wow, finally an intuitive sound replacer. I can’t tell you how much time I’ve spent on live drums—either replacing sounds or layering. InTrigger not only saves me a ton of time, but its level of customisation and detail is on another level! Love it!”
Koen Heldens, mixing engineer (XXXTentacion, Kanye West, Trippie Redd, Lil Wayne): “InTrigger takes drum replacement and augmentation to the next level with zero-threshold hassle, no ghost note cleanups. Just dead-on triggering and a smart, effortless workflow that keeps me locked in and moving fast.”
Jack Miele, producer, engineer, mixing engineer (Rod Stewart, Dr. John, American Horror Story, Zac Brown Band): “InTrigger is a true problem solver. It’s precise without being clinical and integrates into my workflow seamlessly. After using every major drum replacement plugin, I love InTrigger because it actually suits the needs of modern mixing.”
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