Akai ME35T audio to midi trigger

General information :

The 1U rackmount ME35T converts audio trigger signals into midi signals (midi channel, note, velocity, on time, recovery time, etc). Each input can be triggered from an electronic drum, an acoustic drum, or from a microphone. And with its eight inputs, the ME35T gives you plenty to control. Whether you are a DJ using a mic, or a performer on stage with a full compliment of electronic sensors, you can combine creative expression with the advanced technology of digital samplers and synthesizers. The ME35T allows you to merge the midi signal from the audio inputs along with the MIDI signal from an external keyboard or sequencer so that you may use both devices to drive your midi sound generator.

8 audio inputs (-40dBv to +18dBv)
Midi input, output, and thru
1 space rack mount design

“Drum pads were used to perform the rhythm parts to ‘Personal Jesus’ plus a few other songs during the ‘World Violation’ and ‘Devotional’ tours. We would use the Akai ME35T audio/midi units to trigger the appropriate samples when one hit the pad. In the case of PJ for example, the sample triggered would have been the original recordings of 3 people jumping on flight cases which created the famous ‘Personal Jesus’ stomps.”