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The “Strength” parameter determines how “strongly” the notes
are attracted to the specified quantize value. The strength range is from 0%
to 100%. At a setting of “0%” no quantization will occur, while a setting of
“100%” will cause all notes to be aligned precisely to the nearest specified
beat value. In-between settings produce a corresponding shift in the posi-
tion of all off-beat notes to the nearest specified beat value. With a value
setting of “” and a strength setting of 50%, for example, a note that does
not fall precisely on a quarter beat will be shifted about halfway to nearest
quarter beat.
The “Swing Rate” parameter produces a “swing” feel by shifting
the timing of “back beats”, as specified by the quantize value. For example,
if the specified quantization value is 8th notes, then the swing effect will
shift the 2nd, 4th, 6th, and 8th beats of each measure forward to create a
swing feel. If the quantize value is set to a triplet note length, the last note
in each triplet group will be shifted. If the quantize value is set to a com-
pound note length (e.g. 8th note + 8th note triplet) the even-numbered
back beats will be shifted. The “Swing Rate” parameter determines how
much the timing of the affected notes will be shifted. The range is from
50% (no swing) to 75% (maximum swing) for even note lengths, from 66%
to 83% for triplet note lengths, and from 50% to 66% for even-plus-triplet
note lengths (e.g. 8th note + 8th note triplet).
Aligns to the nearest 16th note + 16th note triplet.
Aligns to the nearest 8th note + 8th note triplet.
Value Effect
Original data (assuming 4/4 meter)
Quantizing strength = 100% (quantize value = )
Quantizing strength = 50% (quantize value = )