quantiser
A quantiser, or quantizer, is a device or algorithm that maps a continuous range of values to a finite set. In music technology, quantisation usually refers to aligning the timing or pitch of musical events to a predefined grid or scale. In digital signal processing, a quantiser converts a continuous amplitude or measurement into a discrete set of levels.
Time quantisers adjust the timing of note onsets or events. They snap incoming events to the nearest
Pitch quantisers constrain pitches to a chosen musical scale or mode. They are common on keyboards, arpeggiators,
Implementation and controls: quantisers may be hardware modules, software plug-ins, or built into DAWs and synthesizers.
Limitations and considerations: quantisation can reduce expressiveness or groove if overused. Users often blend quantised and