M-AUDIO Axiom Pro - Manual (Page 27)

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26 Axiom Pro User Guide
Velocity Settings
(Keys) Description 5
Low
Low-Normal
Normal
Normal-High
High
These options gradually vary the sensitivity of the keys from “Low” to “High ” “Low” is the least sensitive setting (i e , you have to strike
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
These options allow you to access the entire dynamic range of MIDI velocities (i e from 0 through 127)
Low Low-Normal Normal Normal-High High
Linear
This “curve” setting results in a 1:1 (or linear) correlation between strike force and MIDI velocity
This setting should be used when using a virtual instrument or other music software that expects a
linear input and scales velocity information internally
Linear
Low Range
Mid Range
Hi Range
Unlike the settings listed above, these “Range” settings limit the MIDI velocity range of the keyboard at the lowest and highest velocities
This has the effect of 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
The “Low Range” settings lets you access velocities 0-64 and average playing will yield values of 32-40 The “Mid Range” setting lets
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
Low Range Mid Range Hi Range
Fixed 64
Fixed 100
Fixed 127
When “Fixed 64,” “Fixed 100,” and “Fixed 127” are selected, Axiom Pro keys always generate MIDI velocities of 64, 100, or 127,
regardless of how much force is used to strike the keys
Fixed 64 Fixed 100 Fixed 127
Fixed Control
The “Fixed Control” parameter lets you use a knob, slider, or other control of Axiom Pro to select the MIDI velocity generated the keys
To use this setting, you must first assign the “Type” parameter of a knob, slider, or other control to “Kybd Velocity ” To do this, see the
“Type” parameterv
5 All of the graphs in this table feature strike force along the horizontal axis (minimum on the left, maximum on the right) and
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.