Quantization changes the timing of the currently selected notes to make them rhythmically precise. Two types of quantization are provided: Notation based and Custom. The notation based quantize option causes the notes to precisely match their rhythmic transcription in the notation view. Only the start locations are adjusted - not their durations. This type of quantization happens automatically according to FreeStyle’s music transcription technology, so no quantize options are provided. In short, what you see is what you get.
The custom quantize option matches the timing of all currently selected notes to an evenly spaced quantize grid. You choose the grid’s resolution from the note pop-up menu provided; most often, you’ll want to choose the resolution that matches the shortest duration you are quantizing. You can choose whether or not to include durations when quantizing with the Affect Durations check box. The Time offset slider lets you shift all notes a little bit earlier or later than the grid locations themselves, which occur on exact beat divisions, creating either a pushed or laid back feel. The Swing slider lets you shift every other grid point to create jazz and hip-hop feels.
