Beatikohtainen

Beatikohtainen is a Finnish term that translates to "beat-specific" or "per-beat" in English. It is most commonly used in the context of music production, particularly in digital audio workstations (DAWs) and music sequencing software.

In music sequencing, a beat is a fundamental unit of time, often representing a single pulse or subdivision within a musical measure. When something is described as beatikohtainen, it means that a particular setting, effect, or parameter is applied independently to each individual beat within a musical phrase or sequence. This allows for a high degree of rhythmic precision and variation.

For example, in a drum machine or sequencer, one might find a beatikohtainen parameter for volume or panning. This would enable the user to adjust the loudness or stereo position of each individual drum hit on a beat-by-beat basis, rather than applying a global setting to all hits. This is crucial for creating complex and nuanced rhythmic patterns and grooves.

The concept of beatikohtainen allows musicians and producers to fine-tune the timing, dynamics, and other characteristics of individual notes or sounds in a highly granular way. It is a core feature that enables the creation of intricate and expressive rhythmic performances within electronic music and other forms of sequenced music production. The term emphasizes the granular control that is possible at the smallest temporal resolution of the musical grid.