When quantizing flams do you generally use the first or second hit to align to the grid?
I do both by ear, but sometimes it’s hard to tell.
If you’re a right handed rock drummer that leads flams with your right leading, I generally go with the louder note as the main.
If it’s the first hit is loudest I align that to the grid and the second hit functions as an echo.
If the first hit is quieter I align the second hit, and the first hit functions as a pre-hit ramp.
I try to use a light touch and just tighten up my playing, nothing is exact.
Am I thinking about this correctly?
