3.6. Snap Mode and Quantize Mode
Snap mode and Quantize mode are important tools that can help you when working with Cue
Points and Loops, and for jumping in the track:
• The Snap mode ensures that any Loop or Cue Point you set in a track snaps to the closest
beat.
• The Quantize mode ensures that you remain in sync to the quantize value, whenever you jump
to a Loop, to a Cue Point, or to any position within the track.
Examples for using and not using Snap Mode
Depending on what you want to do, you can enable or disable Snap mode and Quantize mode at
any time. Here are a few examples on different use cases:
• Enable Snap mode if you want to set a Loop starting directly on a beat.
• Disable Snap mode if you want to set a Cue Point at the beginning of vocals that do not neces-
sarily start on the beat.
• Enable Quantize mode if want to mix in a synced track and want the downbeats of both tracks
to perfectly match.
• Disable Quantize mode if you want to trigger tracks or Samples any time you press play or trig-
ger Hotcues.
Enabling and Disabling Quantize Mode
When Quantize mode is enabled, the
QUANT
(
Snap
) button lights up brightly. When Quantize
mode is disabled, the
QUANT
(
Snap
) button lights up dimly.
To enable or disable Quantize mode:
•
Press the
QUANT
(
Snap
) button.
Enabling and Disabling Snap Mode
To enable or disable Snap mode:
1.
Press and hold
SHIFT
to access the secondary functions of your S4.
When Snap mode is disabled, the
QUANT
(
Snap
) button lights up dimly. When Snap mode
is enabled, the
QUANT
(
Snap
) button lights up brightly.
2.
While holding
SHIFT
, press the
QUANT
(
Snap
) button to enable or disable Snap mode, re-
spectively.
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