ABSTRACT

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, and master and burn the final project.

chapter 1|10 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|20 pages

Fundamentals of Looping

chapter 4|12 pages

Tips and Tricks

chapter 5|14 pages

Beatmapping Existing Songs

chapter 6|8 pages

Advanced Looping

chapter 7|12 pages

Grooving to the Beat!

chapter 8|18 pages

Organization Techniques

chapter 9|14 pages

Creating Your Own Loops

chapter 10|16 pages

Recording Audio

chapter 11|30 pages

Recording MIDI

chapter 12|17 pages

Syncing ACID with Other Programs

chapter 13|11 pages

Applying Effects Plug-Ins

chapter 14|14 pages

Mixing

chapter 15|10 pages

Mastering

chapter 16|10 pages

Burning the Final Project

chapter 17|9 pages

Useful Formulas and Musical Aids

chapter 18|2 pages

Final Thoughts