Mikro Mk3 pad velocity inconsistency

Hello,

I uses Maschine Mikro Mk3 and rencently realized that I get smaller velocity only when I hit the center of each pad. For example, the velocity is 15~20 when I hit the center of the pad while I get 30~40 when I hit the corner with almost same strength.

I’m not sure if it is normal Mikro Mk3 behavior, or unit-specific issue. Does anyone observe similar behavior with Mikro Mk3?

Does it happen exactly the same way on each pad or just a couple of pads?

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Don’t think I’ve noticed that but I can check next time I’m playing. I’m not often looking at the velocity curve. I’m sure I sometimes get inconsistencies though. Can’t recall if I’ve turned after touch off for all pads - I think that was causing me issues.

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Thank you for rapid replies :slight_smile:

@Robert_Mathijs Every pad seems to have the same issue.

@iDuncan I’ve already turned off after touch for all pads. Appreciate if you check next time you play!

What’s weird about this is that this is a known issue with the PreSonus Atom controller, where the sides are more sensitive. With the mikro mk3 I have not experienced it.

Have you messed around with velocity sensitivity in the settings? You can try moving the slider a little and see if that improves things?

Usually if all pads are the same that means you’re not dealing with a faulty unit but… I’m not sure yet. This is a new issue to me.

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@Robert_Mathijs Yup, I’ve tried changing sensitivity settings left and right but didn’t see any improvements on this issue.
Good to know that this is not a common issue with Mikro mk3. Maybe it would be worthwhile to try another unit then.

Just got another unit and the new one produces more consistent velocity regardless of the pad position I hit.
I guess it was a unit-specific issue.

Thank you all for your answers :slight_smile:

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Good to know. I’d checked with mine inside Addictive Drums and didn’t really notice any significant differences between the edge and inside. Any difference was possibly coming from the slightly different feel you get between the two.

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