$Page Humanizer
$TargetName Humanizer

*Building a Humanizer*
Adding imperfections to a MIDI sequence can make it feel more human. This device allows adding random offsets to both the timing and the velocity of MIDI notes. It demonstrates how random values can be generated, adjusted and combined into a creatively useful range.

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-> Note how the two controls have their unit types and ranges set to match the parameter they control. Carefully setting the range of controls can make the difference in whether a device is creatively useful and understandable. For instance, the Rand Time parameter would be much less useful if its maximum value would be 1 second instead of 100ms.

There are various ways to generate random values in Max. For more randomization objects, have a look at the See Also section at the bottom of the $Link random reference <https://docs.cycling74.com/max8/refpages/random>.