Midi Keyboard Velocity Test

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I decided to come back to this thread since a key on my XBoard 61 died, and I got a new controller, a Novation Impulse 61 last xmas.

Here is the velocity chart using number 2 on the velocity curve:

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I haven't tested the other velocity curves, but I like this curve, and it fits my playing well enough. I have to say while maybe slightly smoother, or lighter than the Xboard, I really like the semi-weighted key action on the Impulse. I do wish it was maybe ever so slightly more "chunky" but it does feel pretty good. :)
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Without re-curving my velocity through software in the THRU stage, my DX11 only gets up to around 115-120 in velocity. However, it's all I'll use, as every MIDI controller keyboard I've ever owned (several in total) has either gone haywire or died completely within 2-3 years of delicate studio use. I'd rather lose the 7 points of resolution to have a reliable, solid piece of hardware that I don't need to worry about crapping out on me.

I'll keep using it till something better comes along, IF it ever does (yeah, I'm talking to you, Note!).

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Anyone able to get this to work properly in Win8.1? I see there are at least two versions available according to the screen caps in this thread. On my PC it works but the indicators are missing their numbers so it's a pain to figure out each value by counting.

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