Apple Logic Pro 7 - Manual (Page 150)

150 Chapter 3 Arrange Window
Linear Quantize—“Q-Range”
The Linear Quantize algorithm is always used automatically whenever you set a positive
value for the Q Range parameter.
The Q Range parameter is found in the Extended Region Parameter box, which you can
open by selecting Options > Extended Region Parameters.
Operation
Linear Quantize is well-suited to “soft quantization” of recordings which already have
the right groove, but are too hurried or “laid back” in places. Linear Quantize retains the
original feel, but positions the rhythmic “center” precisely in the groove.
To obtain the best results, use a low, even quantize value, such as 1/4 note. Set the Q
Range parameter to compensate for the maximum error in the recording; 96 ticks (=
1⁄40 note), for example.
Linear Quantize is a very musical quantization strategy that requires a certain amount
of technical musical prowess.
Applying the Quantization Settings
In the same way that other Region parameters can be normalized, the quantization
settings can also be applied permanently to stored data.
To do this, make use of the MIDI > Region Parameters > Apply Quantization Settings
Destructively command.
Of course, once this is done, it is impossible to revert to the original recording, unless
you use Undo immediately after performing the operation (or the Undo History).
Pre-quantization
The Apply Quantization Settings Destructively function is especially well suited to pre-
quantization. As an example, if a recorded MIDI Region cannot be quantized to a 1/16
swing without producing a few incorrectly timed notes, quantize it to 1/16th notes and
then use Apply Quantization Settings Destructively. You can now apply any swing
quantization to this cleaned-up version of the MIDI Region.
If you are recording a hi-hat pattern consisting of 1/16 notes and one single 1/32 note,
first play the rhythm (quantized to 1/16 notes) without the 1/32 note and choose Apply
Quantization Settings Destructively. You can now raise the quantization to 1/32 notes,
and add the extra note without incorrectly quantizing any badly-played 1/16 notes.