Syncopation in music means playing notes slightly delayed (i.e., emphasizing weak beats, aka off-beat) rather than perfect mechanical timing on the piano roll (or step-sequencer). For example, you can temporarily disable note quantization in your digital audio workstation and subtly drag your notes to achieve your desired syncopated rhythm for your music.
The same syncopation technique can also be achieved by playing notes ahead of perfect timing instead of the contrary. Syncopation is often used when sequencing drums, but you can even apply the same technique to melodies and background chord progression when playing synth pads, synth strings, and blah-blah, yes, that stuff.
The same syncopation technique can also be achieved by playing notes ahead of perfect timing instead of the contrary. Syncopation is often used when sequencing drums, but you can even apply the same technique to melodies and background chord progression when playing synth pads, synth strings, and blah-blah, yes, that stuff.
