Adjusting VELOCITY CONTROL (Velocity Curves) in the DWe Control app helps you adjust the kit to your playing style. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you understand and adjust these settings:
Understanding Velocity Curves and Dynamic Range
• The velocity curves measure how the playing velocity (force) corresponds to changes in volume.
• Dynamic range determines the span between the softest and loudest hits on your drum kit.
Linear Velocity Curve
• The most basic velocity curve type is the Lin (Linear) and it is the starting point when setting up a velocity curve for an instrument.
• A linear curve provides an even correspondence between your playing dynamics and soft-to-loud volume changes.
• NOTE: Acoustic drums and cymbals do not play linearly. There is a natural asymmetry in the instrument’s playing response or when it “opens up.”
• Adjusting curve options may help you get closer to your desired trigger response.
Logarithmic Velocity Curves
• Right-click on the VELOCITY CONTROL to access options.
• Choose "Log 1" (Logarithmic) for a slightly upward bent curve.
• The logarithmic curve emphasizes greater volume with soft hits, which is typically suited for
instruments that require playing with ghost notes such as snare drums and hi-hats.
• Dynamics shift faster towards the middle of the dynamic range, enhancing medium velocity sounds.
• There are three Log types available starting with a gradual curve that is more subtle in its effect on the trigger’s response to a more exaggerated curve with a more drastic effect on the trigger’s response.
Exponential Velocity Curves
• For drummers with a more powerful playing style, the "Exp" (Exponential) curve types which feature a more U-shaped may be preferred.
• The exponential curve emphasizes greater volume with hard hits, which feels more natural on instruments like bass drums.
• There are three Exp types available starting with a gradual curve. This beings with a more subtle effect on the trigger’s response ranging to a more exaggerated curve with a more drastic effect on the response.
Power Velocity Curves
• Another velocity curve type which is a combination of linear and logarithmic curves, the ”Pow” (Power) velocity curve.
• The power curve emphasizes greater volume change with soft hits at the beginning of the curve, to a more balanced response at the top of the curve where harder hits appear.
• This curve type may be suitable for dynamic playing styles in which both ghost and hard hits are needed.
• Instruments like ride cymbals and hi-hats benefit from this curve type.
• There are three Pow types available in this preference. It starts with a gradual curve that’s more subtle in its effect on the trigger’s response ranging to a more exaggerated curve and a more drastic trigger response.
Custom Velocity Curves
• Also, you can manually make your own velocity curves or adjust the preset options to your liking by simply moving the dots along the velocity curve to a desired location.
• You can make any shape velocity you wish with this method, and it is great for fine-tuning a trigger response.