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Chapter 19
Quantizing MIDI Events
This deletes the selected source MIDI region from the list of possible quantization
templates, thus removing it from the Quantization menu. It does not remove the
region.
Using Groove Templates Across Projects
If you wish to create and retain a number of quantization templates for use in several
projects, follow these steps:
To use a groove template in several projects:
1
Copy or create your source MIDI regions in one project.
2
Name these regions as desired, with the Text tool.
3
Use the Options > Groove Templates > Make Groove Template function on each source
region.
4
Pack all of these regions into a folder (and rename the folder to Grooves, for example).
5
Use File > Save As Template.
Use this template as your project starting point, whenever you wish to access these
quantization templates.
Importing Groove Templates
You can also import third-party groove templates, such as those made by the Canadian
firm WC Music Research (DNA Groove Templates).
To import third-party groove templates:
1
Choose Options > Groove Templates > Import DNA Groove Templates (or use the
corresponding key command).
2
Select the desired DNA Groove Templates in the file selector, then click Import.
The groove templates are added to the Quantization menu.
The the quantization templates are saved with the project and can be used, even when
the project is played on another computer that doesn’t have the corresponding DNA
Groove Templates on its hard disk.
Creating an Audio to MIDI Groove Template
You can create MIDI groove templates from digital audio material. This allows you to
extract the feel from drum loops or rhythmic samples (Apple Loops are the obvious
example), and use the resulting groove template to quantize MIDI regions.
Note: You should switch off the Edit > Search Zero Crossings option in the Sample
Editor window menu.
To extract a MIDI groove template from a one bar drum loop:
1
Add the drum loop audio region to the Arrange area using any of the methods
discussed in Chapter 11, “