MODX8 GHS Issue on Piano Performances
Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2019 7:47 pm
I originally posted this in the "Software Updates" thread but thought it deserved its own.
This was brought to my attention so I went into a store and tried it as I am planning to purchase the MODX8.
It appears the performances were copy/paste from the montage and work great on the MODX6/7 however they overlooked the GHS on the MODX8. In an attempt to emulate the acoustic pianos, they have also tried to emulate the action for the NON-GRADED keybeds. This means on the MODX8 playing any note above G5 results in a dramatically increased volume for the same velocity.
Basically some of the performances need to be adjusted for the GHS to get a consistent sound. The issue is obvious when you compare the MODX7/8.
Once I purchase my MODX8 I plan to share my "fixed" performances". It would be an easy fix for Yamaha as it only affects acoustic pianos really but would require a MODX8 specific update with modified performances.
It's not a MAJOR issue and can be fixed by the user by making user copies fixing them but that's a lot of messing about. You can see how they have done it below, for example here switches 6&7 aren't necessary for the GHS keybed.
This was brought to my attention so I went into a store and tried it as I am planning to purchase the MODX8.
It appears the performances were copy/paste from the montage and work great on the MODX6/7 however they overlooked the GHS on the MODX8. In an attempt to emulate the acoustic pianos, they have also tried to emulate the action for the NON-GRADED keybeds. This means on the MODX8 playing any note above G5 results in a dramatically increased volume for the same velocity.
Basically some of the performances need to be adjusted for the GHS to get a consistent sound. The issue is obvious when you compare the MODX7/8.
Once I purchase my MODX8 I plan to share my "fixed" performances". It would be an easy fix for Yamaha as it only affects acoustic pianos really but would require a MODX8 specific update with modified performances.
It's not a MAJOR issue and can be fixed by the user by making user copies fixing them but that's a lot of messing about. You can see how they have done it below, for example here switches 6&7 aren't necessary for the GHS keybed.