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Quantization (music)
In digital music processing technology, quantization is the studio-software process of transforming performed musical notes, which may be imprecise, to a strict rhythm. The process results in notes being set on beats and exact fractions of beats. The purpose of quantization in music processing is to provide a more beat-accurate timing of sounds. Quantization is frequently applied to a record of MIDI notes created by the use of a musical keyboard or drum machine. Additionally, the phrase "pitch quantization" can refer to pitch correction used in audio production, such as using Auto-Tune.
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In digital music processing technology, quantization is the studio-software process of transforming performed musical notes, which may be imprecise, to a strict rhythm. The process results in notes being set on beats and exact fractions of beats. The purpose of quantization in music processing is to provide a more beat-accurate timing of sounds. Quantization is frequently applied to a record of MIDI notes created by the use of a musical keyboard or drum machine. Additionally, the phrase "pitch quantization" can refer to pitch correction used in audio production, such as using Auto-Tune.
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