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Aligns notes in the specified track to the near-
est specified beat.
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One measure of 8th notes before
quantization.
After quantization.
MUSICAL
NOTE
Quantization is generally used to tighten up sloppy timing. Use it judi-
ciously, however, because timing that is too perfect can sound cold and
mechanical — unless, of course, you’re specifically aiming for a cold,
mechanical feel. Always use a quantize value that is at least as “short” as
the shortest notes in the track to be quantized. If you quantize a track
containing 16th notes to 1/8 (8th notes), for example, some of the 16th
notes will be aligned with 8th note beats, thus ruining the track.
–1+1
NO YES
ENTER
Press [
−
1/NO]
to cancel.
7Creating a Complete Song
4: Quantize
First measure in range to
be modified (001 … 999).
Track (TR1 … TR4). Quantize note length (32nd note, 16th
note triplet, 16th note, 8th note triplet, 8th
note, 1/4-note triplet, 1/4-note, 1/2-note
triplet, 1/2-note).
Last measure in range to be modified
(001 … 999).
After setting the parameters as required, press
[ENTER]. “Are you sure?” will appear on the
display. Press [+1/YES] to confirm that you want
to go ahead with the quantize operation (which
will irreversibly modify the data in the specified
track), or press [−1/NO] to cancel.