I have gotten at lesat 10 times the value of my purchase from my Sony Acid. Sony Acid has completely surpassed my expectations.
Help with Sony Acid PRo and MIDI input?
I am trying to record from my keyboard to my computer using Sony Acid pro. I have the Midi IN/Out cables Sony Acid that connect to a USB port. When I record, say using percussion, it plays back a different instrument, usually just a piano. And if I change the instrument on my keyboard to certain ones it will change the already recorded sound file on ACid PRo to that instrument! Please help!
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I use both programs a lot so I’m very familiar with both.It sounds like amateur work because you’re working with amateur sounds or have a poor quality sound card in your computer. FL Studio is a tool, like a shovel. The dirt it comes with is crap. You have to add your own quality dirt or it’s a useless tool and you’re just digging around in crap. Fl Studio is just an interface to control things. I wouldn’t bother using the instruments or fx in it. They sound like ice cream truck music. You need to buy sounds elsewhere and import them into FL Studio. Just use FL Studio to arrange the sounds you get elsewhere. Native Instruments is the most popular brand, but they are expensive.Acid Pro is not good for making beats. It’s good for recording things. It’s a tool, just like FL Studio. FL Studio is a better tool because it lets you work with one-hit sounds. Acid Pro is a loop based program, so it’s based around cutting up loops and arranging them. FL Studio is much better for making beats and much easier. Acid Pro is only better when it comes to recording vocals or remixing songs (like combining an a capella with an instrumental and lining them up and all that). It’s a misconception that FL Studio is for amateurs because it’s cheap. I took courses in Pro Tools and have a Pro Tools console that cost me $2,500. When I first got started with Pro Tools, I thought “this is what I need to get that professional sound”. It was dumb of me to assume that a bigger price tag means more professional sound. Then I realized that it’s great for recording instruments and vocals because it comes with built in preamps and Reason is a pretty good program (Pro Tools comes with Reason), but when it comes to beat making, I prefer Fl Studio over Pro Tools. Pro Tools doesn’t offer anything more professional. It’s just a matter of preference when it comes to organizing music(arranging sounds). Fl Studio is easier to use, and that doesn’t make it amateur, that makes it preferable because a producer doesn’t want to waste too much time learning their way around a program.Moral of my way-too-long answer:The sounds and fx you put into the programs matter, not the programs themselves. I have sound kits from HotSamplez. If I put a guitar into Acid Pro, or put that same guitar into FL Studio, it will sound the same in either program. But both programs allow me different ways to manipulate that sound and cut it up and move it around. FL Studio is better in my opinion.
you don’t say what system you have,if its mac or linux you could try ardour, its free and open sourcehttp://ardour.org/
have you tried to search for the software using torrents? ( Utorrent, bittorrent etc .. ) do a search using either google or yahoo .. whichever you prefer for pirate bay, or torrentz it should help point the way .. hope this helps
Yah all softwares allow you to listen while you are recording. 1st check out your settings in windows. Click on the speaker icon on the bottom right of your screen in the taskbar. On the top go from Playback to Recording. Then make sure you’re Recording channel is not muted. 2nd if you are not using something plugged into your computer like monitors. You are going to have to configure your inputs / outputs within Sony Acid. The Help menu should be sufficient enough.
I strongly suggest using a MIDI keyboard (a midi controller with no built-in sounds should be enough) to enter notes easier. Sony Acid Pro is a sequencer with kontact effects, so you need a sound generator. For the kind of music you want to do, I’d use Native Instruments’ FM8 and Pro-53.Also try korg’s Digital collection for their improved, software version of their M1 and Wavestation.
This question belongs in computer software. That said, do a search for “loops+acid+audio” and you will get a bunch of sources.
More than likely they wont run at the same time. Pro Tools will use your soundcard, and acid will be left without one. Unless you can run Acid Pro as a rewire to Pro Tools, but i’m not sure if that’s possible either. I would suggest asking some of the audio geeks at http://www.audioneeds.com – see if they can help as well…
Call tech support. =]]
Try Acoustica’s Mixcraft if Acid’s too much.
sony acid pro is better because you get more samples,drumkits and patterns so basicly with sony acid you can make rap beats
Sorry but I don’t think anyone here can answer that question. If you really want to find an answer for your question which I assume you do I will recommend http://www.google.com only problem is that it might take a bit of searching.Also try http://www.youtube.com because chances are there is a video that will answer your questionGood luck
How to Record With Sony Acid ProInstructionsDifficulty: Moderately Easy Step1Purchase a copy of Sony Acid Pro. You can purchase it at many computer and music retailers. You can also order a copy online through the link posted below. It will cost about $300 dollars on average. Before you buy it, make sure your computer meets the programs specifications. You can find the specifications on the package or on the website you are buying the program from. Because the product has a unique registration code, it cannot be returned. Step2Install the software onto your computer. When you insert the disk, a setup helper should immediately open or become available. Follow the instructions and read them carefully. When finished, choose a folder in which all your audio will be archived. There can be a lot of audio takes, so it’s best to just make a new, clean folder. Step3Plug your interface into the computer and open the Acid Pro program. The program may automatically recognize the interface or you may have to manually search for it in your device drivers. Create a new track for your audio and make sure it is armed. Clicking on the red record button on the track so that it is glowing arms the track. Step4Connect the instrument of your choice to your interface and play a few notes to see if sound coming through your speakers. If it isn’t, make sure your speakers are turned up and go back and check to see if your interface is in sync with Acid Pro. Step5Select the tempo of the project you wish to record. To hear the tempo, turn on the metronome and press play. The clicking will indicate the speed of the track. This speed can be toggled until you find what suits you. It is good to decide the tempo before recording because changing it afterward can cause problems. Step6Return the track back to zero seconds, hit record and play your instrument in time with the metronome. You don’t have to use the metronome, but it does help to keep the project tight when more instruments are added. Step7Mix your project. Acid Pro offers a lot of great plug-ins and effects for you to use. At first, it will probably take you a few days to exhaust all of the different possible things you can do with your music. But when it finally comes down to mixing your project, make sure you have some good speakers to listen to it on and remember that if it sounds good then it is good. How to Start a Home StudioThings You’ll Need:-Mixer -Cables -Microphones -Monitors -Recorder -Computer Step1Determine what kind of studio you want to have. If you are planning on recording entire bands, you need to plan accordingly to have enough space. If you are only doing post-production, you need far less space and can often just use a spare bedroom or a den. Step2If you are building big and need the space of a full studio, call in a professional to handle the construction. Not only do you need to take care of the construction of the actual physical studio, you need to plan for the acoustics and wiring of a full studio. This is rarely a do-it-yourself job and you should consult with a professional. Step3If you are modifying your existing space, then you need to look only at equipment and acoustics. Map out what you will need before putting it all together to make things easier. Figure out exactly what equipment you will need to make your studio complete and map out how you would like to set it up. Once you know how the equipment should be arranged, you can plan your acoustics. Step4Connect the equipment. Once you know where it’s all going, put it all there. If you aren’t technically savvy, call a professional to run your cables and wires and make sure your studio is working the way you want it. Once it is in place, you can begin to sound proof the room based on the acoustics. Some rooms don’t need much work, but some will need complete remodeling.Having a basic understanding of signal flow is very helpful in this step, as it will help you connect your own equipment, as well as troubleshooting any problems you may have later on. Step5Customize your studio however you’d like and start bringing in clients or co-workers. Once your equipment is set up, you theoretically have a home studio.If you plan on letting others use your studio, either for production or recording, you might want to plan a lounge area for those that aren’t sitting in directly on each session.
Acid Pro 7 should run on a Vista OS computer. Here is a link to the Sony page with the system requirements. Maybe one of the other requirements is what is wrong – not that you are using Vista.http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/acidpro/sysreq
Call Sony Tech Support, with your ‘Proof of Purchase’ (an invoice), and they will help you find your original Serial Number.