X-Talk (Crosstalk) - Alesis Trigger iO Reference Manual

X-TALK (CROSSTALK)

Crosstalk occurs when triggers in close proximity are falsely triggered. For example,
when using acoustic drum triggers mounted on a drum kit, hitting a certain drum may
cause the drums to vibrate and other triggers to trigger as well. There is no definitive
way to deal with crosstalk. Setting a combination of Gain and Threshold for each
trigger can help alleviate crosstalk. You may also wish to use the X-Talk function as
well.
The X-Talk feature describes the degree to which the Trigger IO will attempt to reject
crosstalk. Positive X-Talk values attempt to intelligently suppress crosstalk. If a very
loud and a very soft trigger arrive almost simultaneously, the X-Talk function will
assume that the soft trigger is crosstalk and will suppress it from sounding. The
higher the X-Talk value, the higher the velocities that will be suppressed. This means
that when using high X-Talk values, you can't play hard and soft notes
simultaneously. At a setting of 7, it may even be difficult to play a drum roll.
Please spend some time to fine tune your triggers by experimenting with different
Gain, Threshold and X-Talk settings to prevent crosstalk. As we mentioned, there is
no definitive solution to crosstalk problems, but we have included enough control
parameters for you to make the most out of any trigger setup, provided you spend the
time to optimize it.
How to change X-Talk:
1. Select the trigger you would like to edit by striking the trigger/pad.
2. Use the function up/down buttons to select X-Talk.
3. Use the value up/down buttons to dial in the desired X-Talk rejection value
(min = 0, max = 7). The value will be loaded automatically.
REMEMBER TO SAVE YOUR CHANGES BY GOING BACK TO KIT!
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