Yamaha DDK-7 Musical Instrument User Manual


 
DDK-7 Owner’s Manual
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Rhythm Program
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 Step Write
It allows you to automatically correct the length (duration) and timing of each note
you enter.
Steps Depending on the Quantize Values
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.
1234 5
6789 5
With this button,
change the displayed
Quantize buttons
0 120 240 360 480
(1 beat)
Clock
1
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
40
80
160
120
60
240
320
Setting Quantize to FREE (5) results in the finest, least amount of quantization (1/480 beat).
Original data (you play)
After applying a “ ” quantize value to the original data
Quarter note length