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  • [VIDEO] SONAR Quick Tip: Quantize Duration (p.2)
2013/07/06 02:08:49
soens
I want kitchens, not refers...
 
And thank you Scott for the tips, though I don't use quantizing anymore. The Snap feature has all but eliminated the need for it, for me anyway.
 
Besides, it messes with my out-of-sync style too much.
 

2013/07/06 14:19:06
konradh
Dude, I have been using Sonar/Cakewalk since there was such a thing and never knew this.  This is actually a pretty big deal—thanks.
 
In addition to quantizing 64th and other smaller notes, this would be excellent for creating glissandos or other effects.  For example, if you have a resolution of 120 and want a note every 5 ticks, this trick would be perfect.  Thanks.
2013/07/06 14:48:20
Skyline_UK
Neither of the links work for me, tried  a few hours ago and again now. Are they blocked from UK access Scott?
2013/07/06 15:31:53
garrigus
WDI... sorry, can't help ya. I don't know anything about refrigerators.
 
Soens... thanks! Yeah, it's only useful if you need it.
 
Konrad... yeah, there are lots of little things that are not well-known about SONAR. Some are in the book and others will be in upcoming material.
 
John... which links aren't working? You should definitely be able to access the DigiFreq site...
http://www.digifreq.com/digifreq/video.asp?ID=14
 
Do you have Adobe Flash installed? I believe you need that to play the video.
 
Thanks!
Scott

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2013/07/06 15:45:04
WDI
Lol. Just messing with you Scott. Glad your here.
2013/07/06 16:45:56
garrigus
WDI
Lol. Just messing with you Scott. Glad your here.



LOL! I thought so. That's why I did the smiley... But now you got me thinking... Refrigerator Power! hmmmm...
 
Scott

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2013/07/08 09:02:37
garrigus
Skyline_UK
Neither of the links work for me, tried  a few hours ago and again now. Are they blocked from UK access Scott?



Hey John... were you able to get the video to play?
 
Scott

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* Author of the Cakewalk Sonar ProAudioTutor video tutorial series: http://garrigus.com/?ProAudioTutor
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2013/07/08 17:51:41
ampfixer
Links are good here in Canada. Thanks for the tips Scott.
2013/07/08 19:14:36
b rock
In addition to quantizing 64th and other smaller notes, this would be excellent for creating glissandos or other effects.  For example, if you have a resolution of 120 and want a note every 5 ticks, this trick would be perfect.

 
You can still do some of that in the Step Sequencer [Convert MIDI Clip(s) to Step Sequencer], but it used to be a lot more versatile [page 7 of Stupid Step Sequencer Tricks in Sonar 7.2].
 
Now - instead of crashing outside a range of 1-960 ticks - X2 limits the available range from 60-960 ticks.  If you go anywhere outside that range (higher or lower), Sonar tells you that you really meant to enter a 1/16th note.
2013/07/09 09:56:46
garrigus
ampfixer
Links are good here in Canada. Thanks for the tips Scott.



Hey John... excellent. Thanks for letting me know!
 
Still waiting to hear back from John in the UK...
 
Scott

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* Author of the Cakewalk Sonar ProAudioTutor video tutorial series: http://garrigus.com/?ProAudioTutor
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