Waves Audio has released InTrigger, a plug-in ‘designed to make drum triggering faster, easier and more accurate’ through the use of 'an intelligent hit detection engine'.
The plug-in aims to relieve producers and engineers of the manual tweaking normally necessary, by handling ghost notes and mic bleed with exceptional precision, without manual threshold settings or extensive editing.
InTrigger’s two-step workflow simplifies drum replacement.
In step one, the system analyses the performance when the Learn button and InTrigger’s smart algorithm automatically detect and categorise the drum hits.
In step two, a new sample is assigned to place the original. The result is an intelligent workflow for inspired rhythm.
The Humanize control shapes each hit’s envelope and dynamics, so one sample reacts differently each time and delivers a natural, expressive feel across the song. Up to eight sample layers can be stacked, giving drums greater depth and impact.
InTrigger includes a licence for Cosmos, Waves’ AI-powered sample manager, integrated directly into the plug-in with access to 1,400 curated one-shot drum samples. This streamlines workflow by allowing auditioning and organisation of samples in context, all within a session.
A dedicated version, InTrigger Live, is also included for use in real-time performance environments. Built for Waves’ eMotion LV1 Classic and SuperRack set-ups, it delivers zero latency and fast, reliable detection. This version supports manual threshold settings and up to four sample layers. It omits the Learn and Cosmos features for stability on stage.
InTrigger has been added to the Waves Ultimate plug-in subscription, which includes the comprehensive Waves plug-in catalogue (more than 240 plug-ins) as monthly or annual subscriptions. It is also available for purchase as a separate plug-in (perpetual licence) and is included in the Waves Mercury bundle.