ACID Pro 7 is a professional Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). It now contains full multi-track recording and mixing, MIDI sequencing, as well as the standard in ACID looping functionality to give you not only a music creation system, but a post-production environment as well.
ACID, when it was first launched in 1998, was the first loop-based music sequencer in which someone could just drag-and-drop a loop file on to a track and it would automatically adjust itself to the tempo and key of the song with no degradation. This became extremely popular with composers, producers, and DJs for creating everything from beats to complete compositions.
While version 6 began its move into DAW territory with the addition of important core function additions, in this latest version of ACID Pro, Sony has added significant new user interface features. Among them are an audio and MIDI mixing console that complete its transition from being one of the best remixing tools, and places it right in the middle of the DAW market.
What do you need to run ACID Pro 7?
• Microsoft Windows XP (SP2 or later), Windows Vista, or Windows 7
• 1.8 GHz processor (2.0 GHz or faster recommended)
• 1 GB RAM (2.0 GB or more recommended)
• 150 MB hard disk space for program installation (8 GB of hard disk space for installation of all optional components)
• Windows-compatible sound card (ASIO driver support recommended)
• DVD-ROM drive (for installation from a DVD only)
• Supported CD-recordable drive (for CD burning only)
• Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 (included on DVD for use with optional Media Manager component)
• Internet connection (for Gracenote MusicID Service)
So what is new with ACID Pro 7?
• Audio and MIDI Mixing Console now gives you a dedicated console that provides the emulation of a sophisticated hardware interface, giving you a single point that you can mix audio and MIDI, as well as the ability to specify routing, assign audio effects, and control automation. This gives you the ability to control your production in a visual manner while still providing the feel of a flexible and more efficient in-studio environment.
• Input busses give you the ability to record from external devices with effects and mix audio sources with your projects. They can be used as a mixer input for an external device such as a synthesizer. You can also use input busses for external effects processors with tracks and busses as well as performing time input monitoring. All of this gives you greater control in the routing of input signals and giving you more customization and mixing options.
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