Gradual Playing Techniques

Dorico
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I have a Hi-hat VST that uses a CC to gradually transition between closed and open.

Sometimes I like to have a “gradually open” indication over two bars (for example). Is there a way I can use a Playing Technique to achieve this or will I need to continue to use text and then edit the CC manually?

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Well, 2 ways depending on your end use case:

  1. Create the necessary play(ing|back) techniques (as attributes) for all the different open types you want to use. Add the new techniques to the expression map as add-ons (leave Natural blank) and use the appropriate CC. I see unpitched percussion techniques already have half open, open and closed. I think you’re only missing loose and splash.

  2. Use one new play(ing|back) technique and use the CC as a the main volume controller. This allows you to use gradual dynamics to cycle through the different open/closed hits. Unfortunately, you can’t hide the gradual dynamic like you can most other things. So you’ll need to make it disappear in engrave mode.

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Thanks for your suggestions.