Fishman Triple Play Express

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Fishman Triple Play Express

Fishman

Triple Play Express

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 601473
Brand: Fishman
Model: Triple Play Express
Price: $207.90

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The Triple Play Express is a clever entry point into guitar-based MIDI synthesis. It’s fantastic for guitarists curious about exploring virtual instruments without complex modifications or a huge investment, especially those wanting a straightforward, portable setup. While it's not a replacement for a full-blown MIDI keyboard rig, it’s a surprisingly capable tool for sketching out ideas and creating unique sounds.

Product Description

  • Fishman Triple Play Express
  • MIDI Pickup Set for Guitar
  • With controller and hexaphonic pickup
  • Control virtual instruments on your computer
  • tablet or smartphone with your guitar
  • Can be attached to your 6-string guitar with magnetic fastening elements without modifications (classical guitars with nylon strings are not suitable)
  • Fast and precise pitch tracking technology for responsive performance with low latency
  • Connection to your computer or portable device via the included USB-C cable
  • Controller dimensions: (L x W x H): 66.4 x 34.9 x 14.6 mm
  • Pickup dimensions: (W x D): 104.4 x 8.6 mm
  • Adjustable pickup height: 8.9 mm minimum to 14.7 mm maximum from the highest point between G and D string
  • Includes USB-C to USB-A adapter and TriplePlay software suite

*Note: * Works with most 6-string electric or acoustic guitars with steel strings. Can be connected to any computer, tablet or device that receives USB-MIDI.

PROS
  • • Magnetic pickup installation avoids guitar modification, a huge convenience for many.
  • • USB-C connectivity offers modern, reliable data transfer and power options.
  • • Fishman’s pitch tracking is notably responsive, minimizing latency for real-time playing.
  • • Software suite provides a solid starting point for exploring virtual instrument sounds.
CONS
  • • Limited to 6-string guitars; nylon-string classical guitars are incompatible.
  • • The controller’s small size can be awkward for players with larger hands.
  • • While affordable, the overall system’s potential is limited by software dependencies.

Product Video

Key Features

Tracking Type Hexaphonic magnetic pickup with advanced pitch detection algorithm
Sounds Capable of a vast range of virtual instrument sounds, dependent on connected software.
Presets Software-dependent; typically allows for multiple instrument and sound configurations.
Controls Controller features pitch bend, modulation, and selectable string groupings.
Connections USB-C (with included USB-A adapter) for data and power; no dedicated audio outputs.
Power Supply Powered via USB connection; no external power adapter required.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The pickup is relatively thin and designed to minimize tonal impact, but some subtle brightness changes are possible – adjust pickup height to compensate.
A mid-range computer or tablet with a decent processor and RAM will provide the smoothest experience; avoid low-powered devices for complex virtual instruments.
Yes, it's class-compliant and should work with most VST/AU hosts, but compatibility might require some configuration and driver updates.

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