Casio CZ/ VZ/ FZ - Pro Series

Well, you can try if you turn off velocity for the sound, afterwards 
the level shouldn't change at all.

On 8 Mar 2009 at 17:33, steve_the_composer wrote:

> BUT WAIT!!!! You are using a CZ-1 which DOES output velocity from
> 1-127. Hmmmmmmmmmm. 
> 
> And if the problem is that the CZ-1 volume is low when triggered by
> the drum machine, that is a totally different problem. (Does the DM5
> output velocity to 127?)
> 
> --Steve
> 
> --- In CZsynth@yahoogroups.com, "steve_the_composer" <smw-mail@...>
> wrote: > > AHA!!! I think I just remembered!!!! > > The non-velocity
> sensitive CZs output velocity as 64, if I remember correctly. If I am
> right and you are using the CZ to trigger drum hits, you are only
> getting vel = 64. > > Again, if I am right, you might be able to
> change the velocity scaling on the drum machine so that all notes are
> triggered at max volume. Another option would be to use software or
> hardware to re-map the velocity. > > Hope this helps. > > --Steve > >
> > --- In CZsynth@yahoogroups.com, "charles5900@" <charles_jones78757@>
> wrote: > > > > --- In CZsynth@yahoogroups.com, "jdcx64" <jdcx64@>
> wrote: > > > > > > Playing the CZ-1 with a DM5 through MIDI would be
> fun but notes sound extremely quiet. I examined the MIDI output from
> the DM5 and found that it sends a note off message immediately after
> the note on message, this is likely causing the problem. Anyone has a
> solution? > > > > > > Joaquim > > > > > > So, when you play the
> built-in demo on the DM5, it is 'quiet' too?  I'm guessing it's the
> Alesis DM5 drum machine you are talking about.  It's a drum module, so
> a note-off message makes sense.  I'd look at its volume settings and
> how you are amplifying it.  A soft drum-machine just doesn't 'sound'
> right to me.  You know this is designed to be used with an electronic
> drum kit, right?  Maybe it's a MIDI velocity setting that's in need of
> adjustment.  I don't have one, so I'm just throwing out ideas here. 
> ---Charles J > > >
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