Velocity Curve - Alesis ControlPad Reference Manual

VELOCITY CURVE

1 – Linear
Outputs velocities in a
linear fashion, so how hard
you hit a pad or trigger
directly corresponds to how
loud it will sound.
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A Velocity Curve describes how the pad or trigger will
output velocity information based on a certain ratio of input
velocity (i.e. how hard the pads are hit). This is a useful
feature when trying to customize how a pad or trigger
responds to your playing style. Different Velocity Curves
will have different input/output ratios associated with them
and will cause a different
response, so take some time
to get familiar will how the
Velocity Curve setting
corresponds to the way you
like to play.
How to change Velocity Curve :
1. Select the pad or trigger you would like to edit by striking it.
2. Press function button until LED next to Velocity Curve
turns on.
3. The current Velocity Curve for the pads or triggers will be
displayed.
4. Use the and
The value will be loaded automatically.
2 – Exponential
Softer hits will have a
narrow dynamic range,
while harder hits will be
more expressive.
Velocity
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Velocity is most often used to
control notes' volume and/or
brightness. So when you play the
pads "harder", the notes typically
are louder/brighter.
buttons to select a Velocity Curve (1-4).
3 – Offset
Outputs velocities in a
linear fashion, with an
offset of 49. Softer hits
will output velocities
between 50-127, while
harder hits will output a
constant velocity of
127.
4 – Constant Curve
Outputs maximum velocity,
regardless of how hard the
pad or trigger is hit.