Drum Trigger Question

Zeabulba · Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2005 6:25 pm Post subject: Drum Trigger Question

Okay, I don't know *Poop* about drum triggers. But, they look pretty cool and I need to find a way to Mic my drums. Do they mic your drums, or what do they do?
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random white person · Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2005 7:30 pm Post subject:

no, they dont actually mic your drums. they respond to the vibration created by your drums, and send an electronic signal to a drum module which produces an electronic sound. its the exact same thing that happens when you play a v-kit, but with the look and feel of real drums.
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mks · Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2006 7:46 am Post subject:

You can run triggers directly into a pre-amp and use the signals to trigger samples via a computer and a program such as drumagog. Many pro producers are using this technique.

You don't need a brain to process trigger signals if you have a suitable computer setup for recording.