Quantizer
Takes a sequence of notes and snaps each to the nearest scale degree. Most commonly used after a Turing Machine to lock random output to a musical key.
Parameters
Section titled “Parameters”| Knob | Range | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ROOT | C–B | Root note of the scale |
| OCT LO | 0–8 | Lowest octave |
| OCT HI | 0–8 | Highest octave |
Select from the dropdown:
Major, Minor, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Locrian, Pentatonic, Minor Pentatonic, Blues, Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Whole Tone, Chromatic.
Chaining: Turing → Quantizer
Section titled “Chaining: Turing → Quantizer”Connect a Turing Machine node’s output edge to a Quantizer node, then connect the Quantizer to a Pattern node. The chain works like a signal flow:
- Turing Machine generates raw pseudo-random notes
- Quantizer snaps every note to the chosen scale
- Result is written to (or layered on) the target pattern
This is the most common function node setup — rhythmically unpredictable but harmonically consonant melodies.
Related
Section titled “Related”- Turing Machine — the most common input source
- Function Nodes — merge mode, seed, presets, step sequencer integration