Quantizing with Randomize

If quantized events sound too mechanical or “on the beat,” use the Randomize option in the Quantize window to make them sound more natural.

To “humanize” the rhythmic feel of events:

1 Select the range of MIDI notes, Elastic Audio events, or audio clips to be quantized.

2 Choose Event > Event Operations > Quantize.

3 Under What to Quantize, select the Note On option for quantizing MIDI notes. To also quantize MIDI note durations, select the Note Off option. If you are quantizing audio, select Audio Clips or Elastic Audio Events from the pop-up menu.

4 From the Quantize Grid pop-up menu, select the note value you want to use.

5 Select the Randomize option and enter a value of 5%.

6 Click Apply.

7 Audition the change. If the desired effect is not achieved, undo the edit and experiment with different Randomize percentages.