Bachus, since you seem to be our resident expert on VST's and related topics, I was wondering if you could shed some light on one particular area, setting the velocity curve on the keyboard controller. Some history: when I first got my SEVEN, I struggled a little with the keybed. I hooked up an Akai VX49 to it and found that the sound was quite different (for the same patch). Further experimentation showed it to be the different velocity curves of the respective keyboards. The VX49 gives you a choice of up to 10 velocity curves to choose from. #6 (1-10) seemed to come closest to the native SEVEN keybed (but not exactly). In any case, it provided a totally different (and unsatisfying) playing experience and I soon abandoned it (I have since become reasonably comfortable with the SEVEN's own keybed). But my question is this:

Will a given velocity curve, which is a global, not a patch/plugin specific parameter, have an effect on the sound and playability of my VST's? If so, and since I have thousands, what if any, would be a workaround? Do I 1) just pick one, say 5 or 6 from the available 1-10 range; 2) look for some kind of workaround; or 3) just forget about it and accept the sound as is with some fixed VC value. I realize there may not be a 'good' solution, but I'd be interested in your thoughts nonetheless. Thanks.

chas

Bachus thanks, you're right. When I look at the VST parameters, most, but not all, have a setting for velocity. I assume, as you suggest, that they've already been optimized. The truth is, I've only noticed this with the SEVEN which, of course, made me paranoid . BTW, I love the VIP software which came with (and is integrated with) the VX49 along with over 3000 VST's. Load time is almost instantaneous but I'm sure that has something to do with the fact that it's running on a very fast PC (w/SSD). If only it were 76 keys. I can't find another VIP-compatible controller that is larger except for the 61-key Akai and I really want a 76. Oh well. Thanks again.

chas