M-AUDIO Axiom Pro - Manual (Page 41)

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36 Axiom Pro User Guide
Velocity Settings
(Pads) Description 7
Low
Normal
High
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
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 three settings allow you to access the entire dynamic range of MIDI velocities
(i e from 0 through 127)
Low Normal High
4 Steps
3 Steps
2 Steps
The “4 steps,” “3 steps,” and “2 steps” settings give the pads four, three, and two discreet velocity levels respectively (as shown below)
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)
4 Steps 3 Steps 2 Steps
Low Range
Mid Range
High Range
These “Range” settings limit the MIDI velocity range of the pads at the lowest and/or 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” setting 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
7 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.