134
Editing Songs
 
In the chapter 
 
“Recording Songs”
 
 (p. 122), we explained 
 
Recording Quantize
 
, which lets you quantize during realtime 
recording. Alternatively, it is also possible to quantize a song that 
has already been recorded.
The Fantom-Xa has a 
 
Preview function
 
 that allows playing back the 
results of a Quantize operation while you are still setting parameters 
(before actual execution). This helps to make optimal Quantize 
settings.
 
The Quantize operation will correct only the timing at which 
notes were pressed (note-on) and released (note-off), and will 
not correct any other sequencer data. This means that if you 
record MIDI messages such as bend range or modulation along 
with notes, quantization can cause the notes to go out of sync 
with the MIDI messages, skewing timing. To avoid such 
problems it is better to record non-keyboard data afterward, 
using mix recording, etc.
 
For details on the settings, refer to 
 
Basic Operation for Track 
Editing
 
 (p. 133).
 
fig.Quantize
 
Aligning a Song’s Timing 
(Quantize)
 
Parameter
Value Explanation
 
Track/
Pattern
TRK ALL, 
TRK 1–16, 
PTN001–100
Phrase track(s) or pattern to 
be quantized
 
TRK ALL:
 
 Phrase tracks 1–16
 
TRK 1–16:
 
 Specified phrase 
track
 
PTN001–100:
 
 Specified pat-
tern
Preview Function
The Preview function allows you to hear how quantizing will 
work while you are still setting Quantize parameters (before 
you execute operation). If you modify parameter values during 
preview playback, the next preview playback will include those 
latest value changes. Try various parameter settings to find the 
one that works best.
* Pattern Call events assigned to a phrase track or muted phrase 
tracks cannot be previewed.
Pressing [PLAY] when the Quantize window is displayed 
selects Preview mode. The two measures from the current 
location of the song will play back repeatedly. The preview start 
location can also be specified by pressing [FWD] or [BWD]. To 
exit Preview mode, press [STOP].
 
Ch/Part
ALL, Ch 1–16 MIDI channel(s) of the notes 
to be quantized
 
ALL:
 
 Quantizes all notes.
 
Ch 1–16
 
 Quantizes only the 
notes of a specific MIDI chan-
nel.
Measure 0001– Range of measures to be 
quantized
If you set “For” to “ALL,” 
all measures will be speci-
fied.
For 1–ALL
Quantize 
Type
GRID, SHUFFLE, 
TEMPLATE
(See below.)
When “Quantize Type” is “
 
GRID
 
”
Since the notes will be adjusted to the timing of the specified 
note value, you can use this when you want drums or bass (for 
example) to play in an accurate rhythm.
Resolution
, , , 
, ,  , 
Quantization time interval
Choose a Resolution that 
matches the smallest note 
in the area you’re quantiz-
ing.
Strength 0–100% Percentage of how note tim-
ing will be corrected toward 
the timing interval specified 
by Resolution
With a setting of “100%,” the note will move all the 
way to the nearest timing interval of the Resolution 
setting. A setting of “0%” will not change note tim-
ing at all.
When “Quantize Type” is “
 
SHUFFLE
 
”
Use this when you want to produce a “shuffle” or “swing” 
rhythmic feel.
Resolution
, 
Quantization time interval
Rate 0–100% How far apart you want a 
down-beat specified by Reso-
lution to be from the up-beat 
that immediately follows
By shifting the timing of an up-beat, you can create 
a “swing” feel. A setting of “50%” will place the 
timing of the up-beat note at the exact mid point 
between the down-beat and the next down-beat. A 
setting of “0%” will move the up-beat note to the 
same timing as the previous down-beat. A setting 
of “100%” will move it to the same timing as the 
following down-beat.
When “Quantize Type” is “
 
TEMPLATE
 
”
The Fantom-Xa provides 71 quantize templates. These tem-
plates contain various quantize settings for applying rhythmic 
`feels’ of many different musical categories. Select the template 
you want for quantization.
 
*
 
If your sequencer data notes are too far off from accurate time, 
Template Quantize may not work that efficiently so you won’t 
achieve the desired results. If this is the case, apply Grid Quan-
tize to your sequencer data first to lose timing mistakes.
Template 001–071 Template you wish to use
Timing 0–100% How much a note will move 
toward the timing interval of 
the template
At a setting of 100%, the note 
will be perfectly timed with 
the template. At a setting of 
0%, the note will not move at 
all.
 
Parameter
Value Explanation
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