# Don't time align things too hard Embrace imperfection. Andy Wallace shares that he doesn't immediately focus on timing and tuning discrepancies unless it really bothers him. Sometimes in the context of a mix, discrepancies aren't so bad.[^1] Glenn Fricker likens super gridded stuff to brittle, ultra-pristine digital recordings.[^2] [[Don't overcook it]]. Editing songs with swing, I've learned it's cool to time align certain rhythm tracks behind the beat slightly. For rhythm players, learning to play behind the beat can create an entirely different feel.[^3] [^1]: [MWTM Q&A #27 - Andy Wallace - YouTube](https://youtu.be/bX6LcB-WObw?si=B8oF3TyZHPwGBKA4) [^2]: [How to make YOUR Programmed Drums more real! - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fzn8e45WmLc) [^3]: [How to Play Behind The Beat (no-bs examples for bassists & drummers) - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXQ3lMHzykk&t=14s)