InTrigger Drum Replacer by Waves drum replacement plugin interface

InTrigger Drum Replacer: Drum Replacement Plugin by Waves

Rated 4.7/5 on Plugin Boutique (10 ratings)

InTrigger Drum Replacer is a drum replacement plugin from Waves that detects hits in a drum track and triggers samples in their place. It is available for Windows and macOS in 64-bit.

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01Overview

InTrigger Drum Replacer is built for replacing drums in a recorded track. Its automatic hit detection sets the threshold for you, and the plugin can detect and replace ghost notes. The Humanize control shapes each replaced hit's envelope and dynamics so that a single sample does not sound identical every time. The package also includes InTrigger Live, a version intended for live sound, and a COSMOS license with 1400 curated drum one-shots.

Best for

Drum replacement in studio sessions
Fixing weak snare or kick tones
Replacing one-shot drum samples
Layering samples for more impact
Live drum replacement
Adding creative drum samples

Developer: Waves
Category: Drum Tools
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Automatic hit detection with minimal threshold tweaking
Detects and replaces ghost notes
Humanize control shapes each hit's envelope and dynamics
Stack up to 8 sample layers per drum
Audition samples in the context of your mix
Built-in sampler for tweaking drum sounds
COSMOS license with 1400 curated drum one-shots
InTrigger Live included with zero latency and 4-layer support

03In depth

Learning a Drum Track and Replacing Hits

The plugin's main workflow is to learn the performance first and then choose a sample. Clicking Learn analyzes the drum track, detecting hits and ghost notes with minimal manual adjustment. Waves describes the detection as highly accurate, and the threshold is set automatically.

Once hits are detected, you can stack up to 8 sample layers to build a fuller sound with more impact. The built-in sampler includes tools for tweaking the sound of each replaced drum.

Humanize Control and Sample Browsing

The Humanize control is designed to keep the feel of the original drummer's performance. It shapes each hit's envelope and dynamics, so one sample reacts differently each time it is triggered.

The included COSMOS license gives you access to a sample manager with 1400 curated drum one-shots inside the plugin. You can audition samples in the context of your mix without leaving your session.

InTrigger Live is also included. It uses manual threshold settings, supports 4 layers, and has zero latency, but it excludes the Learn function and COSMOS integration.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Waves
Type	Plugin
Category	Drum Tools
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What operating systems does InTrigger Drum Replacer support?

InTrigger Drum Replacer runs on Windows and macOS and is 64-bit. On Mac it requires macOS Ventura 13, Sonoma 14, or Sequoia 15, and on Windows it requires Windows 10 64-bit or Windows 11.

What do I need to run InTrigger Drum Replacer?

Both platforms require 16 GB of RAM and 30 GB of free disk space on the system drive. Windows needs an X64-compatible Intel (gen. 5 and above) or AMD CPU, and Mac needs an Intel or Silicon processor.

What is the difference between InTrigger Drum Replacer and InTrigger Live?

InTrigger Live is included with the plugin and is designed for live sound. It has zero latency and a manual threshold, supports 4 layers, and excludes the Learn function and COSMOS integration.