Using an MPE Keyboard with Non MPE Synths

Published: Fri 07 August 2026 by Ludo In Music
tags: mpe roli korg wavestate ableton

MPE keyboards send per-note pitch bend, pressure, and slide. Most hardware synths don't fully understand MPE, but some respond to parts of it. Keyboards like the Roli ones offer aftertouch, slide, and release velocity out of the box. The Korg Wavestate and Modwave support Poly Aftertouch and Release Velocity. Two …

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