What is Quantizing in Music Production?

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In this video, I will show you the basics of what Quantizing actually is and how you can use it effectively in music production. The concepts I go through will apply to any good DAW, including Cubase, Logic Pro X, Reaper, Ableton Live and Pro Tools. In addition, I also detail when you may not want to use quantizing in your music, and briefly look at some more in depth uses.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - What is Quantizing?
02:17 - Quantizing different note values
04:46 - When not to Quantize
05:34 - Note Values and Quantizing chart
06:00 - Next Steps
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[@ennuied]

Oh so quantization is just limiting the timing between the notes or lining up the notes. I wish tutorials were like 30 seconds long and go straight to the point.

[@NOKEEZY]

I agree. Been producing for years, but figured I’d learn all the correct terminology.

[@bunglewalden]

How much strength of quantizing would you think is the minimum to fix timing errors, but not feel to robotic? Great video by the way, very easy to follow!

[@akimyoung8507]

dude super freaking helpful. you are really assisting with the learning process. new subscriber solely based on viewing this one video

[@composingacademy8270]

Thanks so much - I'm glad it was useful!

[@jaysan963]

@@composingacademy8270 you are amazing, thank you so much for this vid!

[@sitrexxx2735]

Your videos are really useful ! Thank you and please keep going

[@composingacademy8270]

Thanks so much! I'm glad they are useful - watch this space for more!

[@thebec8853]

Thanks! Very helpful...😊

[@Xtn1Insecticide]

Can ya do this to none midi recordings?

[@debayanbmusic4991]

I struggle with understanding how much to quantize especially in case of staccatos. Do you have any suggestions?

[@composingacademy8270]

With Staccatos, I almost always have a Quantize strength of 100% - meaning everything is always exactly lined up with the grid. I find that helps to give me the best and tightest timing, although I know lots of composers don't always like that. I hope that helps!

[@yasminmagalhaes4309]

very helpful!

[@composingacademy8270]

Thank you, glad you found it useful!

[@MartinJG100]

4:10. Yep. That's me :). 1/16 & 1/32 can be a bit of a banana skin on tight timing. Thanks, Simon.

[@composingacademy8270]

Haha, thanks for watching Martin!

[@subramaniamchandrasekar1397]

It took many years of practice for me to speak slowly.

[@composingacademy8270]

My diction and overall clarity of speech in the videos is something that I'm striving to improve on :-)

[@cH-dc1wl]

..... That's what quantize has been this whole time??? We need to name things better