M-Audio Trigger Finger Pro User's Guide

User Guide Manual Version 1.0

10 • The Graphical Interface is a visual representation of the Trigger Finger Pro controls that Arsenal can use (the Assignable Knobs, Assignabl

11 Menu Bar 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 This is a list of items in the Menu Bar. Click one to jum

12 Save Click the Save icon to select an available option for saving, exporting, or backing up various files: Save Setlist Select this option t

13 Open Click the Open icon to select an available option for loading, importing, or restoring various files: Load Setlist Select this option t

14 Settings Click the Settings icon to open the Settings Window, which lets you configure Arsenal. Items per Page: This field determines the

15 I/O Settings: When you are using Arsenal in Standalone Mode, click this button to open the Audio/MIDI Settings window, which lets you configur

16 Plugin Manager: This is a list of all available plugins, based on your selected Plugin folders. The columns (described below, left to right)

17 Plugin Folder: Click the field to select where your plugins are stored. Arsenal will scan this location when you click Scan. You can then an

18 About Click the About ( ? ) icon to show information about this version of Arsenal. Tag Mode Click the Tag Mode icon to enter or exit Ta

19 Quick Patch Changer The Quick Patch Changer lets you move through your currently selected plugin's list of patches without having to us

2 Table of Contents (Click a chapter's name to skip to it.) Introduction... 3 Support ...

20 MIDI LED The MIDI LED is a green light next to the Arsenal logo that lights up when Arsenal is receiving MIDI messages. This is useful for tr

21 Browsers Tag Browsers Patch Browser Arsenal's Browsers let you quickly select and load your plugins' patche

22 Tag Browsers The Tag Browsers contain collections of tags that you can use to sort your patches by sonic characteristics, articulation, inst

23 To rename a tag, right-click a tag's name and select Rename, or just double-click the tag's name. You can do this whether or not you

24 About Setlists A Setlist is a collection of patches that you can to "group" together for quick access. This is useful, for instanc

25 Patch Browser The Patch Browser contains a list of available patches based on (1) the currently selected plugin in the Plugin Tag Browser and

26 To search for a patch by keyword, click the Search… field at the top and enter a name. The results will appear in the list below. To clear the

27 Graphical Interface Assignable Controls Pads Master Controls To provide a familiar environment, Arsenal's Gr

28 Assignable Controls Controls and Parameters The Assignable Controls in Arsenal reflect the current parameters and settings or positions of T

29 Control Modes The Plugin Edit, Patch Edit, and Learn buttons in the upper-right corner of the Assignable Controls determine what mode the con

3 Introduction Arsenal is an intelligent production hub and advanced content library designed for your Trigger Finger Pro. Use the intelligent c

30 Learn Mode In Learn Mode, you can quickly and intuitively assign your plugin's parameters to Arsenal's Assignable Controls. To u

31 Pads The Pads mirror the layout of Trigger Finger Pro's pads across all four banks (A–D). These pads will light up when you play the pad

32 Master Controls The Layout Color buttons let you select a color for Arsenal's Graphical Interface to use when the current plugin is sel

33 Trademarks and Licenses M-Audio and AIR Music Technology are trademarks of inMusic Brands, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

4 Getting Started DAW Mode To use Arsenal with Trigger Finger Pro in your digital audio workstation (DAW), follow the instructions below to (1)

5 To select an instrument plugin and patch in Arsenal: 1. Set up Arsenal in your DAW (described above). 2. In the Plugin Tag Browser, click the

6 Standalone Mode To use Arsenal with Trigger Finger Pro in Standalone Mode (i.e., without a digital audio workstation [DAW]), follow the instru

7 To load additional instrument plugins in Arsenal: 1. Click the Settings icon (the gear) to open the Settings Window. 2. Click a Plugin Folder

8 Important Note In order for Trigger Finger Pro to affect Arsenal's Assignable Controls and Pads, Trigger Finger Pro's Assignable Kn

9 Overview Arsenal's interface is divided into three different parts. • The Menu Bar contains menus that let you configure Arsenal a