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Axiom Pro User Guide
Velocity Settings Description
(Pads)
These options gradually vary the sensitivity of the pads from "Low" to "High " "Low" is the least sensitive setting (i e , you have to strike
Low
the keys with more force to achieve the highest MIDI velocities) In contrast, "High" is the most sensitive setting (i e , you don't have to
strike the keys with as much force to achieve the highest MIDI velocities) "Normal" is the default setting of Axiom Pro
Normal
These three settings allow you to access the entire dynamic range of MIDI velocities
High
(i e from 0 through 127)
The "4 steps, " "3 steps, " and "2 steps" settings give the pads four, three, and two discreet velocity levels respectively (as shown below)
4 Steps
These settings allow you to play rhythmic parts in "levels" (i e , this makes it easier to perform with a consistent velocity level, while giving
the option to add louder or softer accents)
3 Steps
2 Steps
These "Range" settings limit the MIDI velocity range of the pads at the lowest and/or highest velocities This has the effect of
Low Range
compressing the MIDI velocities of your performances and can "even out" the dynamics of a MIDI performance This is a useful feature
for players requiring more control over their velocities
Mid Range
The "Low Range" setting lets you access velocities 0-64 and average playing will yield values of 32-40 The "Mid Range" setting lets
High Range
you access velocities 32-96 and average playing will yield values of 64-72 The "High Range" setting lets you access velocities 64-127
and average playing will yield values of 96-104
When "Fixed 64, " "Fixed 100, " and "Fixed 127" are selected, Axiom Pro keys always generate MIDI velocities of 64, 100, or 127,
Fixed 64
regardless of how much force is used to strike the keys
Fixed 100
Fixed 127
All of the graphs in this table feature strike force along the horizontal axis (minimum on the left, maximum on the right) and
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MIDI output velocity on the vertical axis (minimum on the bottom, maximum on the top). Appendix C includes more detailed
graphs of each velocity curve.
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Low Normal
4 Steps 3 Steps
Low Range Mid Range
Fixed 64 Fixed 100
High
2 Steps
Hi Range
Fixed 127
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