Yamaha DDK-7 Owner's Manual page 168

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168 DDK-7 Owner's Manual
About Quantize
The Quantize function is a process of rounding off timing or duration values, so
that each note plays with precise timing. You can select nine types of Quantize
value.
With this button,
change the displayed
Quantize buttons
With Step Write
It allows you to automatically correct the length (duration) and timing of each note
you enter.
Steps Depending on the Quantize Values
1
2
3
4
60
6
7
8
80
9
40
0
Clock
Setting Quantize to FREE (5) results in the finest, least amount of quantization (1/480 beat).
With Real Time Write
It allows you to automatically correct the timing of the notes you play, according to
the specified Quantize resolution. No correction occurs when you select FREE.
Generally, you should set Quantize to be the same as the shortest note you intend to
play.
Original data (you play)
After applying a " " quantize value to the original data
1 2 3
6 7 8
240
120
160
120 240
4 5
9 5
320
360 480
(1 beat)
Quarter note length