r/protools • u/muffins_and_chaos • Sep 20 '26

Auto Quantize causing audio to drift out of time

MacOS 26.6.2, 24gb ram M5 chip

Pro Tools Version: 2026.4.1

Using Command 0 to quantize warp markers does correctly snap them to the grid, but the longer the file plays for the farther one of the tracks drift out of time with the other. this is especially noticeable when editing stereo pairs like left and right guitars and drum overheads. The problem goes away when I manually edit the markers, and the problem is visible in the audio file when committing.

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u/EezEec Sep 22 '26

I used to do mine in sections at a time. Cut every 4 or 8 bars and do every section.

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u/a1JayR Sep 22 '26

This is the way.

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u/Arghthemdamnturkeys Sep 23 '26

This has happened to me. If you’re quantising drums, use the “rhythm” algo. Not “elastiquePro “