Hi, In his video, Flex Time Editing 104, in chapter 4, Steve explains how to quantize drums. I have some questions about that: 1-Shouldn't transiant markers be editied (on tracks that will be used as Quantizing reference) before Quantizing Drums? This step wasn't in chapter 4. 2-Is it possible to only use part of a track as quantizing reference? For instance, in the beginning, the drummer only plays the ride on quarter notes, however, he plays mostly on the Hi-Hats (instead of the ride) for the rest of the track. I would like to switch between the Hi-Hat and Ride as quantizing reference because I don't want the bleed to influence the quantizing when a part is not playing (a specific mic was used for a ride). Is this possible? 3-I'm a bit confused. The dark lines are Quantzing reference lines and the pale one are transiant markers? Or is it the other way around? 4-Are quantizing reference lines really always on transiant markers? Then what's the point of having several Q-reference tracks? If the Snare and Base drum fall on the same beat, but are only slightly off, which one will it choose? Thanks for your help Andre Favreau

[quote:]1-Shouldn't transiant markers be editied (on tracks that will be used as Quantizing reference) before Quantizing Drums? This step wasn't in chapter 4.[/quote] Always a good idea to edit your transient markers! [quote]2-Is it possible to only use part of a track as quantizing reference? [/quote] No. It's a track based function. You could put some of the regions on different tracks and include them in Q-ref if you like! For instance, in the beginning, the drummer only plays the ride on quarter notes, however, he plays mostly on the Hi-Hats (instead of the ride) for the rest of the track. I would like to switch between the Hi-Hat and Ride as quantizing reference because I don't want the bleed to influence the quantizing when a part is not playing (a specific mic was used for a ride). Is this possible? [quote] 3-I'm a bit confused. The dark lines are Quantzing reference lines and the pale one are transiant markers? Or is it the other way around?[/quote] You're right! [quote] 4-Are quantizing reference lines really always on transiant markers? Then what's the point of having several Q-reference tracks? If the Snare and Base drum fall on the same beat, but are only slightly off, which one will it choose?[/quote] Pick the right one!

2-Is it possible to only use part of a track as quantizing reference? I don't want to contradict you, Ô Teacher, but I tried deleting transient makers on part of the Ride or Hi-Hat tracks when they were not playing, and then select them as Q-reference tracks. It seems that Logic will then not place Quantizing markers on these portions of the track. I also think now that you can opt out of flex mode for some regions before selecting them as Q-reference tracks, and Logic will then not place quantizing markers for those regions. Thanks for your help and great tutorial

Oopps, it's suppose to be: O Teacher, but I have a French keyboard. It's just meant to be funny or at least trying. Thanks again for your help