Hi,
I´m using the VPC1 and Pianoteq. I also use Synthesia. (I just started out and it´s a good way for me to practice whole easy "pieces". (I´m not that quick with notes yet.)
When I start the VPC1 Velocity Editor, Synthesia won´t recognize the VPC1.
Any ideas how to solve that problem?
Thank you. Sebastain.
You can set a velocity curve in Pianoteq itself. There is a thread on the velocity curve forum for the VPC1 and you can read that, but you can also just use the Pianoteq calibration system. Just set the VPC1 itself on normal and leave it there. I don't think you need the VPC1 editor at all unless you plan to use it outside of Pianoteq.
Be aware that if you are just starting out your finger muscles will probably develop over time as you practice and play. So your initial velocity curve may need to be adjusted (easy with Pianoteq) as time goes by. The VPC1 is a real hammer action keyboard and it can be a shock to the fingers if you're not used to it. Just playing a few notes or a very short easy piece may not hurt, but you may notice it as you start to practice more. How you sit and position relative to keyboard is significant for most people, so keep that in mind - real strains can develop with poor position and posture. All of this and the way you personally play will change your velocity curve needs as time goes by.
Many people setting velocity curves are trying to emulate the feel of their favorite real piano. The main purpose for you probably ought to be to just calibrate it so that you can play the full volume range, as not all keyboards return the full range (0-127) on default settings and some have different responses to heavy and light touches.
My own experience (not using a "proper" hammer action keyboard) was that I started out adjusting the velocity curve using the calibrator. Did this several times over many months and then eventually ended up using the default ("no curve") which works for me (and doubtless sounds like heresy to many people :-) ). Everyone reaches different solutions so don't feel you're not doing it right just because someone else's solution is different. The main thing is to ensure you get the full volume range. You can have as many calibration curves as you want in Pianoteq and can set one as default using the Parameter Freeze window.