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HELP! Is there anyway to make it play softer?

I am composing a midi with NWC 1.70 +9.
The song should be soft, but when NWC playbacks it, it sounds like MAD. For example, when I first ask it to playback the song, it's like bang!...bang!...bang!
Is there any way that I can make it to play softly?? As I would play on a real piano?

I know the Performance Style is not working, but is there any way to make it play softer?

Re: HELP! Is there anyway to make it play softer?

Reply #1 –
Insert | Dynamic

Re: HELP! Is there anyway to make it play softer?

Reply #2 –
You also have control over volume at the system level. If you're running 32-bit Windows there is probably a loudspeaker icon on your taskbar. Click on this and it will open a "Volume Control" applet where you can adjust output levels to your satisfaction. The same applet can be found (on NT, at least) at Start/Programs/Accessories/Multimedia/Volume Control. There's also a volume slider in Start/Settings/Control Panel/Multimedia.

Re: HELP! Is there anyway to make it play softer?

Reply #3 –
You can add dynamics all through a performance to give it a more life-like feel. Take a look at my NWC rendition of Beethoven's 6th Symphony for an example of performance dynamics for crescendos in a mostly very soft piece.

Beethoven 6th

Re: HELP! Is there anyway to make it play softer?

Reply #4 –
You might also try adjusting the staff volume from the default (?) 127 (the maximum volume level)

It's under Staff Properties / MIDI