After touch, how does it work!?

[Zephyr]

I have an axiom 61, how do I use aftertouch, what does it do, and how do I set it up? I checked the manual but it was useless. Can anybody help me out here?

[OverCoat]

okay hi google

[Zephyr]

Thanks, but how can I set that up, or if it is running, what kind of generators use it? (I use fl studio)

[Fray]

I know nothing about FLStudio, but you'll need to check whatever synth you're using to make sure it actually does anything in response to aftertouch. Most synths are pretty configurable in that regard.

[OverCoat]

You can configure midi parameters in FL Studio, though I forget how. Aftertouch is possible though.

[dannthr]

Aftertouch is a MIDI parameter that is initiated on certain keyboards when you press into the key.

There are two kinds of aftertouch: Channel and Note.

Most Aftertouch capable keyboards use Note-Aftertouch, many DAWs use Channel Aftertouch because it's difficult to write in the aftertouch for a single note when many notes could be graphically layerd atop one another.

It is a rare thing for a synth or virtual instrument to use aftertouch as it's not standard on MIDI keyboards, but the ones that do and that also have good programming can be used to create very compelling performances.

My main electric guitar library uses aftertouch often times as a vibrato control, letting me play a note and then ease into a vibrato layer.

[Lunahorum]

O sounds cool. I don't know how necessary but adds a cool touch. That probably explains how those youtubers were making vibrato by moving their hand around on the keys that were already pressed down.

[DZComposer]

Some keyboards support the aftertouch CC, but don't actually support it on the action (keys). Mine is that way, so I use an analog foot pedal to send aftertouch data.