The Yamaha AN1x Synthesizer mailing list

>  Date: Mon, 1 Jan 2001 20:58:21 +0000
>    From: Reggie <reggie@...>
> Subject: 2 things, 1, would anyone like a set of scripts for VST5? 2, How do I.....
>
> My second thing is this, I am a bit heavy handed when playing My
> keyboard, is there a way to stop myself from doing this?  I noticed on
> the SW1000XG I have Part Velocity Sensitivity Depth and Offset, would
> these be of any help to me?
>

I'm not sure if you're looking for "how to play" tips, but I'll offer one anyway :)   Back
at the dawn of time, when I was taking piano lessons, my teacher had me learn to play
without making any sound.  I had to play a piece, depressing each key fully, but without
"triggering" any notes.  This is quite difficult to do, but is a very good exercise for
developing a light touch.  On a synthesizer it would require choosing a patch that will
produce no sound at very low velocity settings.  You might select such a patch and spend
some time trying to get your music to come out as soft as possible by playing *very*
slowly, deliberately, and softly.  Although this isn't the most fun practice, it will
definitely pay off !  :)

Elby