Modartt user forum - Difference between velocity curve and Dynamics

Re: Difference between velocity curve and Dynamics

2022-03-17T11:35:22Z

Yes, that's just about it. Velocity curve is all about keyboard response - if you're finding it too easy to play ff, for example, you can modify the velocity curve to make it harder to reach those higher velocities. The velocity curve filters the incoming MIDI velocity values, increasing or reducing them.
The dynamics slider is sort of like an audio compressor/expander, as described in the manual. If you want a bit more definition between loud and soft, you can increase the dynamics slightly - I sometimes do this with some of the presets (be careful not to overdo it, though). The average dynamics setting is about 40dB. If you turn the dynamics way down, you end up with a very limited dynamic range, a bit like a harpsichord. This is quite odd for a piano, but may be useful for creative or experimental purposes.

Re: Difference between velocity curve and Dynamics

2022-03-17T10:38:42Z

it allows to play more softly or loudly without having to modify the velo curve.

it's quick and convenient.

it probably is some kind of 'compressor/expander' that works on MIDI velocity, maybe someone can confirm...
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here's what the manual says about the Dynamics slider:

...controls the loudness level between pianissimo and fortissimo. Since it is applied to each note, it can be seen as the ideal compressor for it allows you to adjust the dynamics without any distortion. In particular, the attack and decay of individual notes are not modified.

Re: Difference between velocity curve and Dynamics

2022-03-16T21:35:42Z

AlbertWeijers wrote:

Hello,
I'm new to Pianoteq. My controller is an old A33 by Roland (semi weighted), ik tried the velocity calibration tool, but wasn't happy with the result. So I keep the curve just straight. But what about the dynamics slider, what's the difference between that and a certain velocity curve? How do they interact?
Any info is appreciated!
Thanks!

I have the same keyboard!
I find it actually pretty good. although I must say that I just started learning piano.
to me it seemed that the default velocity curves are the best choice.

never really thought about the dynamics slide. am curious what people have to say about it.

Difference between velocity curve and Dynamics

2022-03-16T19:55:39Z

Hello,
I'm new to Pianoteq. My controller is an old A33 by Roland (semi weighted), ik tried the velocity calibration tool, but wasn't happy with the result. So I keep the curve just straight. But what about the dynamics slider, what's the difference between that and a certain velocity curve? How do they interact?

Any info is appreciated!

Thanks!