How do I randomize an already perfectly quantized midi track?

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2016/08/08 15:01:53 (permalink)

How do I randomize an already perfectly quantized midi track?

I forgot to use the 'strength' option when quantizing my midi track, so it was set at 100% and is perfectly quantized sounding a bit too unnatural.  How can I now take this and randomly make the notes slightly offset?
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    Anderton
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    Re: How do I randomize an already perfectly quantized midi track? 2016/08/08 15:47:30 (permalink)
    Use the Quantize MIDI plug-in and adjust the randomize parameter. This is a non-destructive process so to make it permanent, select the clip and choose Process > Apply Effect > MIDI Effects. 
     
    That's not your only option. Depending on the clip size you can convert it into a step sequence. The Step Sequencer has numerous humanization possibilities...it's very cool. You can then convert the sequence back to the PRV if you want.

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    Re: How do I randomize an already perfectly quantized midi track? 2016/08/08 15:53:33 (permalink)
    It just dawned on me why so many midi files I download , when you look at them in piano view are all over the map on the grid. I assumed the dude didn't know how to quantize so I apply it and the song always sounds better ( to me)  afterwards.. But it might be the song was quantized  but then messed with on purpose : ?  
     
     
     

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    Re: How do I randomize an already perfectly quantized midi track? 2016/08/08 16:17:44 (permalink)
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    It just dawned on me why so many midi files I download , when you look at them in piano view are all over the map on the grid. I assumed the dude didn't know how to quantize so I apply it and the song always sounds better ( to me)  afterwards.. But it might be the song was quantized  but then messed with on purpose : ?  
     
     
     



    guilty of thinking that as well.

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