Alex is right handed.

Why do you ask?

(Alex crosses his hands in this piece - That's the way that the music is written.)

I am starting to get there... kind of... Alex now has a greater dynamic range, but I suspect that it can be improved upon.

For those of you suggesting Velocity = starting with [ values under 25, why, because this appears to be outside of the range sent by the MP11SE?

Apologies if I am missing something... All very new.

First recording since making the changes - Obviously some way to go:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNJiweHqSiY

Interesting, this has a nearly idential shape to the one I posted. 

I do this often as well.  The "heavy" setting seems to tame the key responses.

This is really helpful.  What you describe is exactly what I have experienced ... there is some erratic behavior in some keys.  I need to go back to my manual and see if I can tweak some of the keys to align with my expectations. 

More than half the issue is that I am a beginner, I do not play as often as I would like.  My playing is uneven at best.  If I am being honest, I am the weakest link in the chain.  But I agree the MP11 is a fine instrument and I have enjoyed it.  Again, thank you.

Out of interest who here is using custom velocity curves?
I am using a Kawai MP11SE right now with default configuration.

I use a Kawai MP11SE also. With Pianoteq, I'm currently often happy with either of the following two settings (you can copy and paste the entire text of a velocity setting including "Velocity = " and the numbers between the square brackets, from or to the Pianoteq Velocity panel to quickly set the control points and values)--

Velocity = [10, 20, 40, 63, 73, 98, 114, 127; 0, 19, 34, 54, 64, 95, 110, 117]
or
Velocity = [10, 20, 40, 63, 73, 98, 114, 127; 0, 22, 38, 59, 69, 99, 113, 117]

--but sometimes I prefer the "Moderately fast keyboard" Pianoteq preset (in the Velocity panel drop-down menu). For soft pianissimos you might try the "Fast keyboard" Pianoteq velocity preset, although to get any sound at all when pressing a key on the Kawai very lightly, you might need to raise the lower end (left side) of the velocity curve.

In addition, I sometimes change the MP11's keyboard touch-response (the "Touch" setting in the "KeySetup" section of the Edit menu for the Piano section) from "Normal" to "Heavy."

I also make fine-tune adjustments the MP11SE's own per-note volume and voicing editor (which is in the keyboard, available in the System menu) and save the adjustments to a user-setting in the keyboard in order to use it as a default keybord-response setting, because the Kawai triple sensors can seem slightly erratic in their response from key to key. I'm very happy with the MP11SE action, however.

I made one a while back based on that one you show us, but just with +4 velo on each point (I ended up preferring it and still use it)..

Velocity = [0, 3, 7, 12, 17, 23, 30, 36, 43, 49, 56, 63, 72, 79, 85, 93, 99, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 123, 127; 4, 10, 14, 17, 21, 25, 29, 34, 40, 45, 51, 58, 66, 73, 79, 86, 94, 100, 106, 111, 114, 116, 117, 118]

Interesting re the range thing but it still gets me from 0 to 127 with the curve work (it's to me arbitrary numbers with slippage, the curve corrects). I don't feel robbed of detail or range in playing but maybe a top tier pianist might.

I've still yet to find a dpiano action I like better or feel as inspired playing, which is kind of my main desire. I can't say I've tried the FP30 though - so will make a point of it next time I get to a store.

I have been using this velocity curve some time:

Velocity = [0, 3, 7, 12, 17, 23, 30, 36, 43, 49, 56, 63, 72, 79, 85, 93, 99, 104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 123, 127; 0, 6, 10, 13, 17, 21, 25, 30, 36, 41, 47, 54, 62, 69, 75, 82, 90, 96, 102, 107, 110, 112, 113, 114]

It came from a program used with the VPC1 (but was listed for MP11).   The curve is flattened and lowered ... and quite honestly has been the best I have used. 

More recently I have been experimenting with the Dynamics slider in an attempt to expand the range.

As mentioned I have had more issues with the velocity curve in Pianoteq than other pianos.  For instance with Garritan CFX, using the default curve, I have a more natural response and improved dynamics.  For some reason, I can't get that same natural feel when working with Pianoteq.  I understand there are so many different variables that go into this. 

I love the MP11, but I will really have to think long and hard about purchasing another Kawai based on the velocity response.

Lately the velocity curve I'm using for my MP11 is:

Velocity = [0, 29, 57, 96, 118; 4, 32, 64, 98, 127]

You can select that line, copy and right-click paste it into the velocity box to see if it gets close to the goals.

On my keyboard, that curve addresses the issue with reaching fff but raises a little for ppp, has some lift to mp and more room from mf to ff.

Seems maybe to address some elements described - they're similar key actions. Hoping it gives a different starting point for editing further to taste.

Also worth auditioning the ones posted on the Pianoteq velocity curves part of the forum.

I've found them useful in gaining more understanding of the keys on the Kawai and have slightly adapted the ones found there for my MP11 to reach my current preferred one.

Cheers.

This has been an ear opener for me.

Today, for the first time, I became aware that on the default curve, however lightly my son pressed the keys, aiming for ppp, the graph showed 25 or more (Not sure what the unit here is.)

It was impossible for him to play PPP.

Similarly, however hard / fast he was pressing the keys, he was not quite able to reach FFF, and the graph showed perhaps 112.

Not sure why this is (or whether or not there are settings on the Kawai that have a bearing upon these values).

I have flattened the curve completely at both ends - This is now way better.

Will custom velocity curves give greater dynamics?

I am using a Kawai MP11SE right now with default configuration.

Any advice / feedback would be welcome.