3 Levels of Realistic MIDI Guitar Strumming
How much difference does MIDI routing make for guitar strumming?
In this video, I compare three approaches - from a basic single-channel setup to full per-string control — using the same musical phrase.
🎸 Level 1: Plain (Stroke Only)
Just notes and timing. No articulation switching, no mute.
🎸 Level 2: KeySwitch + Mute (All Strings on 1 Channel)
Adding mute articulations via keyswitch, but all six strings share a single MIDI channel.
🎸 Level 3: Per-String KeySwitch + Velocity + Mute
Each string on its own MIDI channel - individual velocity control, per-string mute switching.
Please listen and see how each level changes the feel.
Made with Guitar Stroke Helper (GSH) by Living Fish Studio.
Links
📘 Reference (Manual) Series Playlist: • Reference
🌐 Official Website: livingfishstudio.com
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