ACID Pro 7 Software Includes New Audio and MIDI Mixing Console, MIDI Track Freeze, elastique Pro timestretch and pitch shifting, additional format support including AAC and FLAC, and is bundled with over $500 of software from top industry developers MADISON, Wis., Oct. 14
MADISON, Wis., Oct. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Creative Software, a leading
provider of professional video and audio production applications, today
announced ACID Pro 7 digital audio workstation software, available in early
November. Unlike any other software offering in its class, ACID Pro 7
software offers powerful and intuitive DAW functionality for today's media
professional including multitrack recording, 5.1 surround sound mixing, robust
MIDI sequencing and best-in-class loop-based music production. Now Microsoft
Vista compatible, ACID Pro 7 software enables a faster and more flexible
creative environment by providing precise control over the music creation
process through enhancements such as a new mixing environment, MIDI track
freeze, tempo curves, improved Beatmapping, and additional import/export
options.
"The key to developing a superior professional digital audio workstation
has always been about providing a better means for channeling one's
inspiration from the first, initial creative spark, to the final output coming
from one's computer. ACID Pro 7 is no exception," said Dave Chaimson, Sony
Creative Software vice president of global marketing. "Whether tracking a
live band, performing on stage, scoring film, working in post-production or
simply trying to cut a new demo in your studio, there is no other professional
application that can provide the intuitive solutions by which to make it all
happen. From our rock-solid stability, to the depth of unique features for
enhancing creative expression -- Sony's ACID technology has been at the heart
of digital music production for a decade and will continue to offer more
innovations for multitrack recording, MIDI sequencing and loop-based music
production for those whose who want their creative ideas to truly make a
difference."
"ACID has long been an invaluable tool for my work in composing film and
commercial soundtracks," said Jason Gleed, New York-based producer, music
composer and musician who has recently worked on movie soundtracks for the Sex
and the City, Speed Racer and Hamlet 2 films using ACID Pro. "With ACID Pro,
the software never gets in the way of my creativity. The new features in
version 7 will help me work even more quickly to produce imaginative music
that keeps my phone ringing with requests for new projects."
New ACID Pro 7 Features
ACID Pro 7 software advances the application's DAW functionality with new
features that make the music production process flow even smoother by
leveraging the Transparent Technology that Sony is so well known for in all of
its professional music applications. The software provides extensive digital
audio production tools that support many different production workflows in one
complete application. In addition, ACID Pro 7 software now includes
interactive tutorials to help new users get started quickly.
New ACID Pro 7 features include:
-- Audio and MIDI mixing console
The new audio and MIDI mixing console offers additional routing options,
providing a much more efficient in-studio recording environment. The mixing
console offers an integrated look at all tracks and busses in an ACID project
with the appearance of a traditional hardware-based mixer, yet can be
customized to provide users with the best view of even the most complex
session.
-- MIDI Track Freeze
With ACID Pro 7 software users can freeze MIDI tracks that use multiple
soft synths and render them as a .wav file which can then be streamed and
played back as audio files. MIDI Track Freeze provides faster results and
greater CPU efficiency during a mixing session when using multiple soft
synths.
-- Real-time rendering
Real-time rendering allows users to incorporate live input from external
sources such as an instrument, microphone or MIDI controller device. Users
can route audio to external hardware, and effects processors.
-- Input busses
With input busses, users have greater control over routing input signals,
including the ability to record from external devices with effects, mix
external audio sources with projects, use external effects processors with
tracks and busses and perform real-time input monitoring.
-- Enhanced timestretch and pitch shifting with Zplane elastique Pro
Mixes created with ACID Pro 7 software sound better than ever using new
elastique timestretching from Zplane. The Company's state-of-the-art
processing technology provides ACID Pro 7 software with new algorithms that
provide nearly artifact-free time stretching and pitch shifting. Beatmapped
tracks can be time stretched and pitch shifted even more dramatically while
retaining maximum sound quality.
-- Enhanced Beatmapping for tracks with multiple tempos
The enhanced Beatmapping in ACID Pro 7 software allows users to Beatmap
songs with varying tempos and time signatures, providing more flexibility when
composing songs and performing remixes.
-- Tempo curves
Users can create dramatic or subtle tempo changes in their ACID Pro
projects using new tempo curves that provide a more efficient way to linearly
adjust your music's pacing.
-- FLAC, AAC, AC-3 Studio, and MPEG-2 format support
Users can import and export additional file formats with ACID Pro 7
software, allowing for more options with streaming media and hardware devices
including the Apple iPod.
Additional Benefits of ACID Pro 7
ACID Pro 7 software comes with a software bundle valued at $500, which
includes the Garritan Aria for ACID Pro player and custom sample library
developed in conjunction with Plogue Art et Technologie Inc., the ACID Pro
Effects Rack powered by iZotope, Submersible Music KitCore and Native
Instruments Guitar Combos. ACID Pro 7 software also includes over 3,000 music
loops and 1,000 MIDI files. Additionally, ACID Pro 7 enables users to upload
songs to the ACIDplanet.com online music community directly from the ACID Pro
interface. For even more music creation content, Sony Creative Software offers
the industry's most extensive content collection of over 130 high-quality loop
libraries optimized to work with the ACID product line. For a complete listing
of all features, please visit http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/acidpro.
Price and Availability
The ACID Pro 7 digital audio workstation will be available in early
November from retailers worldwide as well as from
www.sonycreativesoftware.com. A localized Japanese version will be also
available in November. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for ACID
Pro 7 software is U.S. $399.95.
About Sony Creative Software
Sony Creative Software inspires artistic expression with its award-winning
line of products for digital video, music, DVD, and audio production. As a
subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, the company also develops
applications that enhance the experience for users of Sony hardware devices.
Sony Creative Software customers span the globe and include seasoned
professionals in the film, television, video game, and recording industries,
as well as students, educators, hobbyists, and enthusiasts. For more
information, visit www.sonycreativesoftware.com.
ACID, ACIDplanet, ACIDplanet.com, Beatmapper, and Transparent Technology
are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Creative Software Inc. in the
U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks or trade names mentioned are
the property of their respective owners.
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