# Testing pad sensitivity

**URL:** <https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/testing-pad-sensitivity/135>\
**Category:** Finger Drumming Gear / Software / Setup\
**Created:** [June 12, 2020, 5:36am UTC](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/testing-pad-sensitivity/135 "2020-06-12T05:36:08Z")\
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**Author:** ![Povilas\_Simonis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/questforgroove.discourse.group/povilas_simonis/32/212_2.png) [@Povilas\_Simonis](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/u/Povilas_Simonis)\
**Post date:** [June 12, 2020, 5:36am UTC](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/testing-pad-sensitivity/135/1 "2020-06-12T05:36:08Z")

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Hello, I just bough MK3 cause I am inspired so much!  
But when after setup I tried some beats it felt like I have to kick the buttons in not adequate manner. In videos it seems that soft touch is enough meanwhile when without headphones I can hear how the finger taps the button. Any suggestion for test sensitivity and adjustment of software is welcome!

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**Author:** ![dArNb](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/questforgroove.discourse.group/darnb/32/81_2.png) [@dArNb](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/u/dArNb)\
**Post date:** [June 12, 2020, 3:30pm UTC](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/testing-pad-sensitivity/135/2 "2020-06-12T15:30:39Z")

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Hi. If you go over to the beginner course, Rob has a post that will help with your MK 3👇

> **[Maschine Mk3 ⋆ The Quest for Groove](https://questforgroove.com/lesson/maschine-mk3-setup/)**
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> Before we start – Make sure you’ve checked out the Installing Everything, Pad Layout and Summary/Quickstart lessons because everything you need to know is explained there in general terms. Some things you need to know about the Maschine Mk3 (the big...

It will show you how to adjust the pad sensitivity. Hope this helps.👊

 ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/free1/uploads/questforgroove/original/1X/bff809440d091f8433a76b75143fbc120c09c435.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![Orrin\_Cummins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Orrin\_Cummins](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/u/Orrin_Cummins)\
**Post date:** [June 12, 2020, 4:47pm UTC](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/testing-pad-sensitivity/135/3 "2020-06-12T16:47:00Z")

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I suggest also playing with the Pad Velocity Curves at the bottom right of that image until you find the one you like the best.