Drum Trigger

Print dynamic drum patterns straight into your piano roll.

Overview

Drum Trigger is a Generator-type MIDI Tool for Ableton Live 12 that prints ready-to-use drum patterns directly into your clips. It’s not just random hits on a grid, it captures the feel of real dance music traditions with patterns drawn from drum & bass, techno, house, breaks, IDM and dubstep. Forget AI, Drum Trigger uses a hybrid algorithm of weighted probability, genre rules and Markov chains to build grooves that feel alive and instantly playable. The result is an endless supply of authentic beats you can drop into any project.

Key Features

• Multi-Genre Engine: Switch between drum & bass, techno, house, breaks, IDM and dubstep
• Generates From Scratch: No programming required, just hit generate
• Blend Control: Morph between fixed genre patterns and fresh random variations
• Density Slider: Lock in the core groove, then add or thin layers musically
• Hits & Randomise: Choose how many active drum voices, then shuffle instantly
• Probability Per Hit: Subtle chance values for human-like variation
• Accent System: Emphasises strong beats while allowing surprise off-beats
• Gate Shaping: Control note length for tighter or looser feel
• Smart Fills: Bar-aware logic creates natural build-ups and variations
• Works With Any Kit: Patterns map to your loaded drum rack or sampler.

Mini-FAQ

Q: Do I need a special drum rack?
A: Nope. Drum Trigger just prints MIDI. It works with any kit, sampler or rack you load in Live.

Q: Can I edit the beats afterwards?
A: Absolutely. Patterns are written directly into the clip so you can tweak hits, change sounds or rearrange bars however you like.

Q: Isn’t this just cheating and taking away from creativity?
A: Drum Trigger doesn’t replace creativity, it jump-starts it. It’s your musical taste that shapes which grooves work, how you edit them and what sounds you load. You still decide what and what doesn't become a track.

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