Ed!son –Instrument Editor
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Each split can be assigned to an individual velocity range. In other words, The
sample will only be played if the key velocity is within the specified range. A
piano sound is also a useful example for this function: Sample a piano not only at a
variety of pitches, but also at different key velocities, and use Ed!son to assign
these samples to varying velocity splits. This technique can be used to construct
an extremely authentic piano sound.
Velocity splits are also almost indispensable for non-electronic drum sounds. The
procedure for switching samples with regard to their velocity dynamics is easily
explained:
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Select the split to be edited.
Use the velocity scale at the right-hand edge of the window to set the velocity
range in which the specific sample is to be played. The settings of the velocity
range are made in a manner similar to the setting of the keyboard splits: The
range limits can be changed by moving the gray marks in the velocity scale. The
numerical fields above and below the scale show the range limits in plain text.
