ACID XPress Checklist Here is a list of basic ACID XPress skills you should know
Run ACID XPress
Open project or create new project
Locate loops folder and navigate around it
Set project tempo and key
Preview loops and stop preview playback
Create new loop track
Enable snapping and set snap grid resolution
Draw loop
Change loop length
Change loop starting position
Move loop
Use the play/stop/rewind buttons (also use the spacebar to start/stop playback)
Change the playback starting position (i.e. move the cursor)
Set volume for a track
Set pan for a track
Solo a track
Mute a track
Set project volume to avoid distortion and clipping
Insert a Marker
Insert a Tempo/Key Change
Raise or lower the pitch of a clip
Save project file as a normal project or an acid-zip file
Render project as an audio file
Latest news
• Sep 7 — Welcome to Fall 2017. Let's hope it's a great semester!
• Sep 14 — Make sure you bring a recording to class which you can edit to create a ringtone. Check the syllabus for more instructions.
• Sep 20 — For our class on Tuesday, Sep 26 you should bring three or four songs/audio files which contain excerpts you'd like to use to create a Multitrack Ringtone.
• Oct 3 — Today we're going to check if you can access Google Sites so we can discuss building web pages. Tech page at Google Sites
More info
Use my LIU email address listed in our syllabus if you have questions during the week. You don't have to wait until the next class to get answers.
Don't forget to use the assignments address listed in the syllabus when you're submitting assignments via email.
Also, during my online office hours we can chat online. Look for a section titled Online Office Hours on our class site homepage which will appear when I am online.