Music production app aimed at both hobbyists and professionals makes editing and producing music possible
Music production app aimed at both hobbyists and professionals makes editing and producing music possible
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What is Acid Pro
Acid Pro by Sony is a DAW audio software that gives its user the ability to perform multitrack recording and mixing, MIDI sequencing and looping capabilities that work in any studio production environment.
Acid Pro is an affordable option for windows users that provides a user-friendly work flow that provides an environment comparable to DAW software options that cost much more. From recording bands to creating MIDI-based songs, Acid Pro puts professional-level audio engineering tools in the hands of musicians of levels.
To allow for easier music creation, Acid Pro comes with 90 virtual instruments, over 3,000 Sony Sound Series loops and interactive tutorials that allow learning and creating at the same time.
The Media Manager allows for quick access to your sound collections by allowing tagging and organization to meet your individual needs.
Along with the ability to burn audio CDs from any point during production, Acid Pro also allows for files to be exported in popular digital formats for ease of streaming. Formats supported include:
- MP3
- WMA
- WMV
- AAC
- FLAC
- Dolby Digital AC-3
When compared to other high-end audio production software like FL Studio or Ableton live there are a few comparisons worth noting. Though Acid Pro is quality DAW software that has survived the years, you get what you pay for. The price is perfect for home production and those just beginning to educate themselves in computer-based audio production.
Pros:
- Price
- User-friendly interface
- Easy to learn with free tutorials
- Minimum to no lagging even with older PCs
Cons:
- Interface outdated compared to higher-priced software
- Tendency to crash
- Percussion instruments sound digitized