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Waves InTrigger: Smart Drum Replacer Plugin
InTrigger is Waves Audio’s intelligent drum replacer plugin tailored for both studio and live environments. Designed to handle bleed, ghost notes, and performance dynamics, it simplifies drum triggering with a two-step workflow: Learn and pick your sample.
Key Workflow Features
- Automatic hit detection: One-button “Learn” mode captures performance timing and dynamics.
- Bleed-aware gating: Filters out unintended hits and noise for clean triggering.
- Live mode included: Real-time, zero-latency triggering for FOH and streaming use.
- COSMOS sample integration: Built-in AI-powered sample browser; audition and layer samples instantly.
- Adaptive Humanize control: Dynamically adjusts each sample to retain natural expression.
- Up to 8-layer stacking for multi-velocity depth and tonal complexity.
Technical Specs & Pricing
- Formats: AAX, AU, VST
- Platforms: macOS (Intel & Apple Silicon), Windows
- Price: ~$49.99 USD
- Intro Offer: Launch pricing available, with upgrade options for existing Waves users
For a focused, musical, and performance-ready approach to drum replacement, InTrigger redefines speed and tactile feel—especially with real-time support and embedded sample browsing.
