# How to quantize with Reaper Use [[MK Slicer]] with shift+q.[^1] Another method is to split items by the measure.[^2] I can use tab-to-transient to split and then quantize downbeats. The traditional method is to quantize with auto-crossfade and trim content behind turned off from the options drop-down.[^3] Then follow this with [[Fill gaps between selected items in Reaper]]. To double-check that [[Dynamic split in Reaper]] and [[Fill gaps between selected items in Reaper]] has done right, [[Zooming|Zoom]] in and adjust crossfade as needed. Use cmd+] to cycle forward to next split item.[^4] A workflow for quantizing an entire band would be to get a drum quantization that sits right then render it to [[How to create a tempo map with Melodyne|Create a tempo map with Melodyne]]. I can then hard-quantize all instruments to this new tempo map, which creates a tight groove with a human feel. [^1]: [MK Slicer 2.0 - lua script for quick slicing, quantizing and more](https://forum.cockos.com/showthread.php?p=2255547) [^2]: [Lock or Quantize Audio to Grid with Reaper](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXCbvjU9t6Q) [^3]: [Beat Detective Tutorial in Reaper (faster and easier than Pro Tools)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N47FLgTkZyY&t=11s) [^4]: [Drum Editing without Stretch Markers in REAPER](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bCnk5kPkKA)