Yes, the only time quantize is a sure deal is when the tempo is
constant. AS a general rule I think you should add tempo events only
after you make sure the track events coincide with the metronome at a
constant tempo.
And for dealing with rhythm tracks. With drums, you can quantize them
with a very small swing setting. I've gotten some really nice grooves
by just quantizing a rock patern with a swing of about 6 or 7. The high
hat was playing with pretty fast sixteenth notes so that is probably why
it worked so well. and with jazz you can get away with larger swing
settingg, which is a must if you absolutely have to quantize. I think
the biggest things in jazz not to quantize are the guitars and pianos
since they are so percussive. But everyone thinks differently so
naturally will have different codes of what is morally right and wrong
to quantize LOL.
Nicole Massey wrote:
Quantization isn't a filter, it's a modification to the track's note values,
so it's not a switch like that to alter things.
For ritardandos, I'd suggest using a tempo change instead of quantization.
On a broader scale, quantization is good for fixing note flubs and the like
and if your rhythm isn't the best, but especially for percussion tracks
don't quantize everything. If you want realistic rock drums, for example,
quantize everything except the hi-hat, as that's where most rock drummers
put their feel elements. For jazz don't quantize the ride cymbal. This will
make your tracks sound more realistic.
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of
Steve Matzura
Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2012 7:19 AM
To: QWS list
Subject: QWS List To quantize, or not to quantize
That is the question. I want to bring a song to a graceful rittard, but the
quantization keeps getting in the way. Is there a way to turn it off, even
for selected beats in tracks?
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