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Instant ACID
ACID Pro 5 continues to break new ground in loop-based music composition. Novices can use it for basic loop-based composition drawing on the enormous talent of the loop-based creators to assemble a song by painting loops on the timeline.
Musicians can augment existing loops by recoding their own loops, or by using it to create entire tracks
that don't loop. This Instant series guide uses carefully detailed screenshots and step-by-step directions to detail how you can use ACID in a concise, time-efficient way. Beginning with a review of the fundamental concepts, you get a complete guide to loop-based music including, advanced looping techniques, methods to create your own loops, as well as a grab bag full of valuable tips and tricks. Beyond looping, you learn how to:
Customize the interface to your preferences
Work with a video tracks
Beatmap to remix, fix tempo drift, or create new tracks
Use Groove Quantization to improve rhythmic timing
Achieve an efficient workflow with the Media Manager
Record digital audio and MIDI
Sync ACID with other software programs
Apply effects plug-ins
Mix for optimal effect
Master and burn the final project
And for good measure, you get useful formulas and musical aids such as calculating tempo and seconds, using the transposition line.
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