Control MIDI velocity with tablet input

Note Velocity

Note velocity controls how loud each note plays. Sketchatone can map various tablet inputs to velocity.

Configuration

{
  "note_velocity": {
    "control": "pressure",
    "min": 0,
    "max": 127,
    "curve": 4.0,
    "spread": "direct",
    "default": 64
  }
}

Common Setups

Pressure-Controlled Velocity

Press harder for louder notes:

{
  "note_velocity": {
    "control": "pressure",
    "min": 20,
    "max": 127,
    "curve": 2.0,
    "spread": "direct"
  }
}

Fixed Velocity

All notes at the same volume:

{
  "note_velocity": {
    "control": "none",
    "default": 100
  }
}

Tilt-Controlled Velocity

Angle your pen for dynamics:

{
  "note_velocity": {
    "control": "tiltXY",
    "min": 40,
    "max": 127,
    "spread": "direct"
  }
}

Response Curve

The curve parameter shapes the response:

• 1.0 - Linear response
• 2.0 - Gentle exponential (more control at low end)
• 4.0 - Strong exponential (dramatic dynamics)
• 0.5 - Logarithmic (more control at high end)

See Also

• Note Duration - Control note length
• Pitch Bend - Control pitch