3.0

CUBASE SE
MIDI effects 2 – 33
Quantizer
Quantizing is a function that changes the timing of notes by moving
them towards a “quantize grid”. This grid may consist of e.g. straight
sixteenth notes (in which case the notes would all get perfect sixteenth
note timing), but could also be more loosely related to straight note
value positions (applying a “swing feel” to the timing, etc.).
• The main Quantize function in Cubase SE is described in the Operation
manual.
While the Quantize function on the MIDI menu applies the timing
change to the actual notes on a track, the Quantizer effect allows you
to apply quantizing “on the fly”, changing the timing of the notes in real
time. This makes it easier to try out different settings when creating
grooves and rhythms. Note however, that the main Quantize function
contains settings and features that are not available in the Quantizer.
The Quantizer has the following parameters:
Parameter Description
Quantize Note This sets the note value on which the quantize grid is based. Straight
notes, triplets and dotted notes are available. For example, “16” means
straight sixteenth notes and “8T” means eighth note triplets.
Swing This allows you to offset every second position in the grid, creating a
swing or shuffle feel. The value is a percentage – the higher you set
this, the farther to the right every even grid position is moved.
Strength This determines how close the notes should be moved to the quantize
grid. When set to 100%, all notes will be forced to the closest grid
position; lowering the setting will gradually loosen the timing.
Delay This delays (positive values) or advances (negative values) the notes
in milliseconds. Unlike the Delay setting in the Track Parameters, this
delay can be automated.