Imperfector turns rigid, quantized chords into performances that feel played, not programmed — using controlled micro-timing and velocity variation.
Imperfector is a Note FX device that adds the kind of timing and dynamics that quantization removes. Subtle settings bring groove and realism; extreme values create controlled chaos for experimental rhythms and fresh ideas.
Pitch-based spreads for guitar/piano style movement.
Musical randomness that stays tight.
Evolving chord motion without changing your notes.
Imperfector groups notes that arrive within your Capture (Time) Window and treats them as a single chord.
Apply Strum Delay (pitch order) and/or Random Delay (per group / per note).
Use velocity tools to add realism, emphasis, and controlled variation.
LFO modulation animates strum delay for pulsing or evolving rhythms.
Timing is normalized so the first note hits on time — the "imperfection" lives inside the chord.
Perfect after chord tools like Scales & Chords or Chord Sequencer — and just as good on recorded/quantized MIDI.
Adjustable Capture Window (0–100 ms) for chord detection. Leaves truly single notes untouched (when you want it to).
Strum Delay — ascending or descending pitch order. Free timing (0–508 ms) or tempo-synced.
Random Delay — Per Group (one offset for the whole chord) or Per Note (each note independent). Normalized so timing stays tight.
Built-in LFO (sine / triangle), 0–10 Hz or tempo-synced. Phase inversion for alternate movement.
Velocity Scaling (expand or reduce differences), Velocity Direction (emphasize highs/lows, or reverse), Velocity Randomization (0–127).
Free + Sync modes across delays. Musical divisions from 1/64 to whole notes.
Convincing up/down strums from stacked chords.
Subtle hand-like timing movement.
Rhythmic chord animation without rewriting MIDI.
Bring back groove after heavy quantization.
Controlled chaos that becomes new material.
Imperfector is designed for fast musical results — load a preset, play a chord, and immediately hear the difference. Every preset demonstrates a different musical use-case, from subtle realism to rhythmic transformation and creative chaos.
Player On/Off
Clean MIDI passthrough, no stuck notes.
Remote Control
Map any parameter to MIDI CC.
Smooth Automation
Automate directly in Reason's sequencer.
Works After Any Source
Works after any Note Player or recorded MIDI.
Imperfector is a Reason Rack Extension (Note FX). Add it after any note player or MIDI track and start shaping timing and dynamics instantly.
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