FXpansion BFD Supplemental - Manual (Page 13)


Transition mode
There are 3 different transition modes, which specify how BFD moves onto the next Groove
when a new Groove note is played. See page 60 in the reference manual for more details on the
transition modes.
Humanization
When using Grooves, you can use not only velocity humanization functions (described on
page 11) but also timing humanization features.
Humanize timing panel
This panel works in the same way as the Humanize velocity panel (see page 11). In this
panel, however, the graph represents probability of timing deviations.
Quantization panel
The Quantization panel gives substantial control over tightening up the timing of Grooves,
or introducing a different feel.
1. Play one of the funk Groove Bundles: for example, the funky16ths Bundle.
2. With the Quantization template set to 1/16ths, increase the Hard Quantize slider.You’ll notice
that the feel becomes tighter and more focused.
3. Choose a Swing template, for example Simple Swing 16.
4. Increase the Swing slider. You will notice a drum-machine style ‘swing’ syncopation is
introduced.
5. Use different combinations of Hard Quantize and Swing to achieve a range of different feels.
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