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ggr343
Total Posts: 12
Joined 10-23-2018 status: Regular |
In my studio, I have my Motif XF 7 running through a Presonus StudioLive 16 4 2 AI mixer and QSC K-8 speakers. All of my sounds, particularly piano sounds, are muffled or muddy when played on the keyboard. However, when I play keys through my Motif XF editor via my PC, the sound is crisp and clean. I walk over and play keys on Motif and the sound is muffled. I immediately go to my PC and drag my mouse across the keyboard on the screen and the sound is perfectly clean and clear. Any suggestions? |
5pinDIN
Total Posts: 11891
Joined 09-16-2010 status: Legend |
Welcome to the forum. When using the virtual keyboard in the Yamaha Editor, the further to the “back” of the keys (higher on the screen display) you drag the mouse, the higher the key Velocity values the Editor sends. If you’re dragging the mouse so that it plays the black keys as well as the white ones, you’re probably sending high Velocity numbers. At higher key Velocity most of the Voices will sound brighter. Your key touch may be somewhat on the light side - my own is. I suggest that you do what I’ve done - go into Utility mode and adjust the Velocity Curve.
Press [UTILITY] > [F1](General) > [SF1](Play)
See the XF Reference Manual (https://usa.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/4/323564/motifxf_en_rm_a0.pdf),
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ggr343
Total Posts: 12
Joined 10-23-2018 status: Regular |
Thanks. I did get a sharper sound using the soft setting. Big improvement!!
Thanks again! |
5pinDIN
Total Posts: 11891
Joined 09-16-2010 status: Legend |
You’re welcome - I’m glad that improved things. Since piano sound in particular tends to be personal choice, rather than making specific editing recommendations (EQ or otherwise) I’ll refer you to a support article which I think you’ll find helpful:
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ggr343
Total Posts: 12
Joined 10-23-2018 status: Regular |
Thanks 5pinDIN! You’ve been a great help! Ggr343 |