Stradivari Violin Velocity (Loudness)

wrip

Am I to understand Strad Violin doesn't have velocity (loudness) sensitive samples? Velocity doesn't change anything, expression controller changes volume, but the sample remains the same. ???

Sunborn

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/208762#Comment_208762

Nope. Using the mod wheel or expression pedal to change volume does not trigger different samples, in the way that velocity does. Here's why:

Velocity is an one-time value, assigned when you initially play a note. It often triggers different samples based on how hard you hit the key, affecting the initial attack and timbre of the sound.

Mod Wheel / Expression Pedal controllers send continuous MIDI data (CC#1 for mod wheel, typically CC#11 for expression). They primarily work by adjusting the volume and/or expression (and potentially other parameters) in real-time, not by switching between different sample layers.

wrip

Ah! Thank you!

Sunborn

In legato instruments, such as a violin, velocity actually selects the legato type. It has no effect on volume.

If you want it to be louder, increase the volume with mod wheel or expression pedal.

It's in the manual.

https://www.native-instruments.com/fileadmin/ni_media/downloads/manuals/Stradivari/STRADIVARI_VIOLIN_Manual_29062020_ENGLISH.pdf

wrip

I get how that works, my question is whether using the mod wheel or exp pedal to change volume triggers a different sample (a sample played quietly or more loudly) in Strad Violin. Thanks.

Sunborn

https://community.native-instruments.com/discussion/comment/208762#Comment_208762

Nope. Using the mod wheel or expression pedal to change volume does not trigger different samples, in the way that velocity does. Here's why:

Velocity is an one-time value, assigned when you initially play a note. It often triggers different samples based on how hard you hit the key, affecting the initial attack and timbre of the sound.

Mod Wheel / Expression Pedal controllers send continuous MIDI data (CC#1 for mod wheel, typically CC#11 for expression). They primarily work by adjusting the volume and/or expression (and potentially other parameters) in real-time, not by switching between different sample layers.

wrip

Ah! Thank you!