Propellerhead Reason: Effectively Quantizing Your Sequences

When your sequence isn’t as tight as you would like, a common response is to quantize it. However, this often causes your sequence to lose its entire groove. The solution is to apply the rhythm of a drum loop or any other element to the other parts in your sequence. Select the loop from which you’d like to grab the groove, then right-click (or if you’re using a Mac, option-click) to select “Get User Groove.” Your quantize value will change to “User.” Now you can quantize other loops to that groove. Select the other parts you’d like to quantize, set a quantize amount (75% is a good place to start) and click the “Quantize” button. Experiment with different loops and quantize amount values until the various components sound the way you want them to.