Hi there - I generally use Cubase for orchestral writing, but have recently started experimenting with a drum track; I’m using “Dry Standard Kit” from the Halion Sonic SE Artist library. The problem is I can create and play back the track, but seem to have no way to control dynamics - changing volume, expression, modulation or velocity have no impact whatsoever. The only dynamic control I have is set the volume level in Halion Sonic at the outset, which is obviously too limiting. I’m sure I’m missing something fundamental, anybody got any insights to share?
I would recommend using Groove Agent SE for drums.
This kit doesn’t have a whole lot of dynamic when controlled via velocity, but it does respond to it. It should also be responding to CC7 Volume and CC11 Expression. If you’re using a hardware controller, please use MIDI Monitor as a MIDI Insert in Cubase to verify that these controller messages are being received correctly.
Thanks you’re right, Groove Agent does respond to velocity but not the other controllers as far as I can see. I’m editing the controller lanes directly in Cubase so they should work