String section dynamics

Try this:
- Create a partial string section score: Violin I, Violin II, Viola and Cello.
- Enter staccato eighth notes, middle C, to fill 10 measures in Violin I
- Assign 10 different dynamics, one in each measure: e.g., pppp, ppp, pp, p, mp, mf, f, ff, fff, ffff
- Play it back. It should sound as expected.
- Cut the 10 bars of music from Violin I and copy it into Violin II.
- Play it back. All bars sound the same: A strong ff dynamic.
- Cut the music and paste it into the Viola staff.
- Play it back. Everything sounds good, but the sound changes drastically when going from f to ff.
- Cut the music and paste it into the Cello staff.
- Play it back. Same odd timbral change as in the Viola sample.
Am I doing something wrong, or are these problems that others can confirm:
- Violin II Section does not respond to dynamic markings when staccato is in effect.
- Viola and Cello Section have a drastic timbral shift between f and ff (also staccato).
If somebody can confirm this, I'll write it up as a bug. If not, then please tell me what I am missing.
Best wishes,
Thorrild
- Create a partial string section score: Violin I, Violin II, Viola and Cello.
- Enter staccato eighth notes, middle C, to fill 10 measures in Violin I
- Assign 10 different dynamics, one in each measure: e.g., pppp, ppp, pp, p, mp, mf, f, ff, fff, ffff
- Play it back. It should sound as expected.
- Cut the 10 bars of music from Violin I and copy it into Violin II.
- Play it back. All bars sound the same: A strong ff dynamic.
- Cut the music and paste it into the Viola staff.
- Play it back. Everything sounds good, but the sound changes drastically when going from f to ff.
- Cut the music and paste it into the Cello staff.
- Play it back. Same odd timbral change as in the Viola sample.
Am I doing something wrong, or are these problems that others can confirm:
- Violin II Section does not respond to dynamic markings when staccato is in effect.
- Viola and Cello Section have a drastic timbral shift between f and ff (also staccato).
If somebody can confirm this, I'll write it up as a bug. If not, then please tell me what I am missing.
Best wishes,
Thorrild