quantizing issues

jellz77 · Post by **jellz77** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 12:46 am

i'm trying to learn how to quantize but am having a serious amount of difficulty...can someone give me a quick runthrough of where to start b/c everything i record is sounding way off beat (sounded better before trying to quantize!)i am rewiring through fruity loops so i'm not sure if i should be setting the quan. in fl or in ableton...anything will help at this point!!

DeadlyKungFu · Post by **DeadlyKungFu** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 1:25 am

Always put the start flag on the '1' on all your loops and make sure they run for an even amount of time, like 1, 2, 4, 8 etc measures.

When you organise a loop it helps to have another known good loop running, or use the metronome. For me, I know a loop is in the pocket when the metronome sounds like a cowbell and fades into the mix. I have mine turned halfway down. The metronome volume is the same as the cue output, the dial above the master volume. Some people hate the metronome, I use it about half the time.

It all takes time and practice.

jellz77 · Post by **jellz77** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 2:56 am

am i doin all of this in fruityloops or ableton?? idk what settings to keep in fruityloops for quantizing

DeadlyKungFu · Post by **DeadlyKungFu** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 3:02 am

I have no clue about Fruityloops, this is all in Ableton.

jellz77 · Post by **jellz77** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 5:07 am

i finally figured it out...thanks man