Quantize - Yamaha RX11 Owner's Manual

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Quantize

Basically, QUANTIZE determines the smallest note-incre-
ments which can be programmed. The available quantize
v a l u e s a r e 1 / 4 , 1 / 6 , 1 / 8 , 1 / 1 2 , 1 / 1 6 , 1 / 2 4 , 1 / 3 2 ,
1/48 and 1/192 note increments-these are the fraction markings on
the white number buttons. If, for example, QUANTIZE is
set to 1/16, then the shortest notes that can be entered in
either the real-time or step-write modes are 1/16th notes—
i.e. the maximum number of beats that can be entered in one
4/4-time bar is 16.
—QUANTIZE Applied to the Real-Time Write Mode—
In the real-time write mode, this has an "error correcting"
function. In other words if your timing while playing your
pattern on the instrument keys is a little off, the off-time
beats will be recorded at the nearest quantized beat. Thus,
while simple patterns containing no more than 8 beats of
any one instrument per measure will record with precise
timing if quantize is set to 1/8. Subtle syncopations and
rhythmic variations will only be recorded if quantize is set
to 1/32 or even 1/48. Setting quantize to 1/92 records your
pattern exactly as played. It is possible to quantize different
instruments or groups of instruments at different values.
Simply record the appropriate parts at value A, then exit the
real-time write mode, reset the quantize value to B, then
reenter real-time write and add more parts.
— QUANTIZE Applied to the Step-Write Mode —
In the step write mode, the quantize function can save pro-
gramming time by minimizing the number of steps required
to enter each part. If, for example, QUANTIZE is set to
1/16, the beat count will proceed from 1 to 16 per bar. This
is fine if 1/16th notes are to be entered, but an 8-beat bass
drum line would require entry of several rests between each
drum beat. It would be better to quantize to 1/8, enter the
bass drum line, exit the step write, mode and reset the
quantize value to 1/16, then re-enter the step write mode and
program a 16-beat hi-hat line.
Writing in notes with the instrument button step.
Extending rest with the +1/YES key step.
Changing the quantize value also facilitates programming of
complex rhythm lines. For example, 2-beat triplet snare
fills could be added to an 8-beat pattern as follows:
Adding polyrhthyms and Fill-ins: 2-beat triplets
QUANTIZE at 1/8
Subtle rhythm variations within a pattern can also be easily
programmed by programming certain instruments at extreme-
ly fine quantize values.
Programming subtle rhythm variations
Slightly delayed SD timing
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QUANTIZE at 1/2