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2:1 swing (xed)
Elongates the rst note in a pair of eighth notes to be twice as long as the second,
creating a strict triplet 2:1 ratio. This is also known as a “triplet swing”. This ratio is
maintained regardless of the tempo by default.
3:1 swing (xed)
Elongates the rst note in a pair of eighth notes to be three times as long as the
second, creating a dotted eighth-16th ratio (dotted quaver-semiquaver). This ratio is
maintained regardless of the tempo by default.
Heavy swing
Produces a tempo-dependent swing ratio of between 3:1 at low tempos and 1.5:1 at
high tempos.
Light swing
Produces a tempo-dependent swing ratio of between 1.5:1 at low tempos and 1:1 at
high tempos.
Medium swing
Produces a tempo-dependent swing ratio of between 2:1 at low tempos and 1.5:1 at
high tempos.
Straight (no swing)
Produces no swing, that is, even eighth notes in the ratio 1:1 at all tempos.
You can change the swing ratio used project-wide, and you can also change the swing ratio used
for specic sections and for individual players. You can edit these settings and create your own
swing ratios in the Rhythmic Feel dialog.
RELATED LINKS
Enabling swing playback project-wide on page 320
Enabling swing playback for specic sections/players on page 321
Rhythmic Feel dialog on page 322
Enabling swing playback project-wide
You can enable swing playback project-wide using any of the default swing ratios or custom
swing ratios you have created in the project.
PREREQUISITE
If you want to use a custom rhythmic feel for swing playback, you have created it in the
Rhythmic Feel dialog.
PROCEDURE
1. In Play mode, choose Play > Playback Options.
The Playback Options dialog opens.
2. Click Timing in the page list.
3. In the Rhythmic Feel section, select the rhythmic feel you want from the Default
rhythmic feel menu.
4. Click Apply, then Close.
RESULT
All pairs of eighth notes in your project are played back with the selected swing ratio.
Play mode
Swing playback
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