Re: Acid

[McCullaghJ@Logica.com]

ACID is a great tool, with a pretty smooth time-stretch algorithm for
bringing things into synch. I do find that it's best to make the loops
using other tools like AudioMulch, Rebirth, Amen (sometimes), FruityLoops
etc. .. ACID is a sequencer, not really at it's best when generating
sounds, although it does support VST plug-ins. Oddly, the way it fits every
loop into the master tempo prevents you from creating polyrhythms .. if
your have a sample in 4/4 and one in 7/8, they both come out the same
length: a thoroughly bizzare effect ! I'd agree that Cubase VST and Logic
Audio are still the best (pricey) choice.

It's not useful for realtime looping at all ..  it's a sequencer. It
requires time and methodical effort to create anything .. a good knowledge
of step programming, cross-fading and the ability to listen to a 4 second
segment over and over and over without going mad are all useful :-)

Most Useful Tip so far: click on a sample segment holding down both the
left and right mouse buttons, and drag left/right. This changes the
sample's start offset. Great for dropping in different bits of a sample
(esp. drums). Use this while in loop mode to create a semi-random breakbeat
effect in realtime.

> Guess it's just a software for non-musicians...

Hee hee .. I won't start .. ;-)

There are a few things created by myself and others while checking out this
app @ http://www.geocities.com/vibrolounge/

try "In The Thrall of Spirits" for a not-really-techno effect, or
"Da Ballad of Ali G." (which will make no sense to anyone who hasn't seen
the TV show) for some breakbeat resequecing of a Cobham-esque drum loop

John