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IMAGE PAD TRIGGER

A sixteen-pad audiovisual sampler for sending paired images and sounds to the screen, with CUT, FADE, PUNCH and FLASH transitions plus a separate output window.

This sampler is not for waveform chopping. Put sound and image on the same pad, then fire them together during a stream, live set or recorded visual take.

IMAGE PAD TRIGGER interface
IMAGE PAD TRIGGER running in the browser

When this helps

This sampler is not for waveform chopping. Put sound and image on the same pad, then fire them together during a stream, live set or recorded visual take.

Send images to screen from sixteen pads

IMAGE PAD TRIGGER assigns images to sixteen pads. Use a separate output window to keep the controls away from the live display.

First five steps

  1. Choose one of the sixteen pads.
  2. Turn AUTO ASSIGN on and load AUDIO or IMAGE files into empty pads.
  3. Set PAD NAME, LEVEL, PITCH and LOW PASS.
  4. Choose CUT, FADE, PUNCH or FLASH for the image entrance.
  5. Open OUTPUT WINDOW and perform with pads or keyboard keys.

Basic controls

16 PADS

The four rows map to 1234, QWER, ASDF and ZXCV. Triggering a pad sends its assigned sound and image together.

AUTO ASSIGN / PAD SETUP

Place several audio or image files across empty pads without overwriting media already assigned to those pad types.

OUTPUT STAGE

The stage shows the last triggered image. OUTPUT WINDOW opens a visual-only window that stays in sync with pad performance.

MASTER

Control overall level, low-pass filtering and echo. Turn off KEEP LAST IMAGE when pads without images should clear the stage.

IMAGE ENTRY

CUT switches immediately, FADE blends in, PUNCH returns from a larger scale, and FLASH adds a brief burst of light.

STOP ALL / BLACKOUT

STOP ALL silences active sounds and BLACKOUT clears the visual output. Learn both positions before a live take.

Practical setups

Stream scene changes

Put the most important pads in the upper left. Image-only and audio-only pads are both useful; not every pad needs a pair.

Live hits

Use CUT for drums and short voice hits, then PUNCH for a low-end drop. Keep FLASH for deliberate cues rather than continuous tapping.

External display

Move OUTPUT WINDOW to the display first, then trigger all sixteen pads once to check orientation, transition and level.

Save and export

Loaded local images and audio are cleared on reload, and the output window closes. Keep the source files ready and avoid reloading during a live use.

What this tool does not do

  • This tool focuses on one sound or pattern task rather than final mixing.
  • Keep output level conservative before pushing feedback, drive or repeated effects.

FAQ

Is it free?
IMAGE PAD TRIGGER is free to use in the browser.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Open the tool in a current browser to start.
Can I save or export the result?
Loaded local images and audio are cleared on reload, and the output window closes. Keep the source files ready and avoid reloading during a live use.
What should I try first if it does not work?
Allow pop-ups for this page, then press OUTPUT WINDOW again if the visual window does not open.

Troubleshooting

  • Allow pop-ups for this page, then press OUTPUT WINDOW again if the visual window does not open.
  • If audio is missing, check browser permission and device level, then tap a pad once.
  • Change IMAGE FIT to CONTAIN if the image is cropped.
  • Lower FEEDBACK or press STOP ALL if the echo will not end.

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OPEN IMAGE PAD TRIGGER

Start from one preset or one pattern, then adjust only the part you can hear changing.

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