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Creating an ACID beatmapped file

ACID beatmapped files can change tempo and pitch to match an ACID project. You must specify the file’s original tempo and root note for transposing upon configuration. If you do not specify these values, no tempo or key changes occur. Beatmapped files are typically used in ACID 3.0 or later for extended vocal tracks or other long audio files that do not loop.

1.Open the Voiceover.pca file and select the entire waveform.

2.From the Special menu, choose Edit ACID Properties. The Edit ACID Properties dialog appears.

3.Select the ACID Beatmapped radio button. Complete the information for an ACID beatmapped file:

•Select a value from the Root note for transposing drop-down list so that ACID can transpose the file to match the project key. Select Don’t transpose from this list to keep the key from being changed.

•Specify the file’s original tempo (40-300 bpm) in the Tempo box so that ACID can stretch the file to match the project tempo. For more information, see Setting loop tempo on page 233.

•Enter a value in the Downbeat offset (samples) box to indicate the location of the first downbeat.

Select the ACID Beatmapped radio button

4.Click OK.

5.From the File menu, choose Save As and save the file with a descriptive name.

Using the ACID Loop Creation Tools toolbar

The ACID Loop Creation Tools toolbar provides quick access to the commands used to create and edit files for ACID.

1.From the View menu, choose Toolbars. The Preferences dialog appears with a list of available toolbars.

2.Select the ACID Loop Creation Tools check box and click OK.

Tempo Window

Selection Grid Lines

Rotate Audio

Shift Selection Right

Shift Selection Left

Halve Selection

Double Selection

Edit Tempo

Edit ACID Properties

LOOPING

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