PreSonus Notion 6 - Notation Software (Boxed) - Manual (Page 223)

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An optional way to add realism to the playback of your score is to specify how much emphasis (by volume)
you want Notion to play each note . Real-time MIDI input and SequencerStaves include a velocity setting
for each note . However, step-time MIDI input and standard manual input do not include this property –
loudness is set completely by dynamic marks . While judicious use of dynamic marks is standard for scores that
musicians will read and interpret, editing a score for very realistic playback can result in an overabundance of
dynamic marks: velocity overdub not only reduces dynamic marks, it is also faster to use and more exacting .
And, of course, you can use Velocity Overdub to tweak real-time MIDI input or SequencerStaves .
Notion enables you to set velocity (loudness) settings on top of existing notes (an overdub)
to help produce a more realistic playback than the use of dynamic marks alone .
NOTE: This feature, which alters relative volume of each note in a part, can be confused with a similar-
sounding feature, Tempo Overdub, which enables you to alter tempo changes to a recorded performance .
Enter or Change Velocity Settings
This feature is only available if you have an external MIDI controller that supports
note velocity and you have this device already configured in Notion .
1 . Ensure you are in Edit mode .
2 . Find the contiguous notes/chords/rests/Tab marks for an instrument in your score you want to set velocity
levels for playback .
3 . Tell the software where to start by clicking your mouse with the Pointer . This does not have to be the
first beat of a measure .
» Notion marks this location with a light yellow highlight .
4 . To start the overdub mode:
> Go to Tools > Velocity Overdub .
» The program highlights this instrument from that location to the end of the score in a light blue color . The first
note has a green playback marker .
◙ Ready to start on the third note.
5 . Press any note on your MIDI device at the velocity you want Notion to play the first note . The dark green highlight
moves to the next note . Continue this way for a whole section (or entire score) . Some things to keep in mind:
> You are adding a velocity setting to each note, which is completely separate information from duration . Since
notes/rests/Tab marks in your score already have time values, you do not have to be concerned about keeping a
beat as the dark green highlight moves from one beat to the next .
> Don’t be concerned about “getting it right” the first time: a new overdub over the same notes will completely
replace the settings of a previous overdub .
6 . To end, either press Esc or click the button in the Transport .
» The results of your editing will be heard when you play back the score .
Velocity Overdub