In general, when using quantization, you adjust the actual positions and durations of MIDI notes. Display quantization refers to the interpretation of MIDI notes in the score display.
Quantization
Quantizing means adjusting the positions and durations of MIDI notes and moving them to the nearest grid positions that are musically relevant. This process eliminates small variations in rhythm and duration produced naturally by live performers. Quantization can be useful when importing/exporting MIDI data, as quantized music produces neater notation.
For more information, refer to the Quantizing MIDI and Audio chapter of the Operation Manual.
Display Quantization
Display quantization determines how MIDI notes are interpreted in the score display. It makes your music as legible as possible. Unlike quantization, display quantization does not affect the actual positions of notes, but the notated rhythms. Note playback is not affected by this.
The new Score Editor has an automatic functionality that is designed to produce the most appropriate musical interpretation of the MIDI data. We recommend reserving manual overrides for exceptional cases.
- Display Quantize (Track Level)
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Each track has its own default Display Quantize setting, which generally works well for most of the track. However, there can be sections where a higher or lower value is needed.
You can edit Display Quantize values for the selected track on the Instrument tab of the Layout Settings dialog.
- Display Quantize (Event Level)
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In situations where the default Display Quantize setting of the track must be adjusted, you can add Display Quantize events to selected note events. Display Quantize events are shown as signposts. You can add Display Quantize events to each staff of a grand staff instrument.