Computer Installation - Alesis Trigger iO Reference Manual

COMPUTER INSTALLATION

The Trigger IO is a Plug-and-Play device so there is no driver or special software
installation required.
automatically be recognized as an available USB device.
How to connect and use the Trigger IO with a software application:
1. Connect a USB cord from the USB port of the Trigger IO to the USB port of
your computer.
When the Trigger IO is connected to a computer using a USB cord, the
computer's USB bus will provide power to the unit. If you would like to use
an alternate power source, plug in a 9v AC power adapter.
2. Press the power switch on the back panel of the Trigger IO. The display
will turn on to let you know that the Trigger IO is on.
Tip
!
It is a good idea to connect and turn on the Trigger IO before
starting any software applications with which you intend to use the
Trigger IO. Otherwise the software program will not recognize the
Trigger IO as being connected.
3. Open up your software application.
4. Next, select the Trigger IO as a MIDI input device. Usually, this is done in
the Preferences menu of the software application.
If you are using Windows XP, you will notice that the Trigger IO may appear
as 'USB Audio Device' or 'USB Audio Device (Emulated)'. Please make
sure that this MIDI input is enabled and active.
5. Now the Trigger IO should be ready to use with the software application.
When the Trigger IO is connected to a computer, it will
(Cubase LE example shown
on left. You may access the
MIDI
Devices | Device Setup and
clicking on All MIDI Inputs.)
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inputs by going to