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Chapter 19 Quantizing MIDI Events 481
The following quantization options appear below the standard set of region
parameters. They can be applied to any quantization value (except Off).
 Q-Swing: This percentage value alters the position of every second point in the
current quantization grid. Values over 50% delay the beats. Values under 50% pre-
delay them. The most practical settings fall between 50% and 75%, imparting a
swing feel to strictly quantized (or tightly-played) MIDI regions.
 Q-Strength: This percentage value determines how far a note is shifted towards the
nearest grid position. 100% results in full quantization, 0% leaves the note at its
recorded position.
 Q-Range: Q-Range is a very musical quantization strategy that requires a certain
amount of technical musical prowess. It is ideal for recordings which already have the
right groove, but are too hurried or laid back in places. It allows you to retain the
original feel, but positions the rhythmic center precisely in the groove. A value of 0
means that every note is quantized. If you enter negative Q-Range values, only notes
that fall outside the set range are moved to ideal quantization grid positions; while
notes closer to an ideal position remain unquantized. This moves the most poorly
played notes (those outside the range) to perfect timing positions on the
quantization grid, or at least towards these positions, depending on the Q-Strength
setting.
∏ Tip: To obtain the best Q-Range results, use a low, even quantize value, such as 1/4
note. Set the Q Range parameter to compensate for the maximum error in the
recording.
 Q-Flam: Notes with the same time position (chords) are spread out by this
parameter. Positive values produce an ascending (upwards) arpeggio, negative values
a descending (downwards) arpeggio. The position of the first note (either the bottom
or top note, assuming all notes start at the same position) in the arpeggio is
unaltered.