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The advantage of using drum triggers is that potential problems associated with using microphones can be overcome by triggering pre-recorded samples. It is commonly quoted that less effort is required from the drummer when using drum triggers. The drum module to which the trigger is connected can be
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The new generation of drum triggers gives the possibility to install triggers inside the drum shell and not only from the outside, this opens up the possibility of converting any acoustic drum into an electronic drum.
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