Rendering in real time

Real-time rendering is a playback mode that renders your project to .wav (or .w64) format. Real-time rendering allows you to include the output from an external input source such as a hardware synth or effects processor with your project. For more information, see Using

input busses with hardware-based effects on page 172 or Using input busses with hardware-based synthesizers on page 174.

Notes:

•When you start real-time rendering, any track that is armed for recording will be unarmed. You cannot arm a track for recording or start recording in real-time rendering mode. For more information, see Arming the track for recording on page 180.

•When rendering a project that does not use external audio hardware, real-time rendering and normal rendering will produce the same output. Real-time rendering will take longer to complete, allowing you to monitor the rendered file as it is created.

•If metronome count in is enabled, it will be turned off before real-time rendering begins. If the metronome is enabled for playback, it will not be included in the rendered output. For more information, see Using the metronome to count off for playback or recording on page 181.

1.From the File menu, choose Real-Time Render.

2.Choose a drive and folder from the Save in drop-down list, or use the browse window to locate the folder where you want to save your file.

Important: When using real-time rendering, render your project to a local hard drive. Rendering to a network folder or removable drive can result in gapping.

3.Type a name in the File name box, or select a file in the browse window to replace an existing file.

4.Click Save to start rendering your project from the beginning of the timeline.

Publishing to the Internet

When your project is finished, you have the option of publishing it to the Internet. The most common place to publish your project is ACIDplanet.com, a virtual community of ACID users. ACIDplanet.com allows you to do the following:

•Share your music.

•Listen to projects built by other ACID enthusiasts.

•Download free loops.

•Enter remix contests co-sponsored by Sony and major record labels.

Publishing your project to the Internet involves two distinct procedures: creating a personal account and uploading the project.

Creating a personal account

You can create accounts at Web sites where you can publish your song files. Each Web site that offers publishing directly through ACID software will guide you through its own account creation process. If you haven’t created an account and you attempt to publish a song, you will be directed to complete the Publish Setup utility.

1.From the File menu, choose Publish. The Publish Setup dialog displays.

2.Follow the on-screen instructions to create an account.

At any time, you can go back and create another account at a different Web site. The Web site you are currently logged into in the Publish Setup utility is where your song is published when you choose Publish from the File menu.

Uploading a project

Publishing a project file copies your media to the Web so you can share it with other Web users. The following procedure assumes you already have an account set up with a publish provider. If not, you will first be redirected to set up an account. After successfully creating an account, you will be directed back to the Publish feature.

1.From the File menu, choose Publish. The Publish Setup dialog displays.

2.Log into your publishing account, or follow the on-screen instructions to create one.

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