Acid Pro 5

Acid Pro 5's features set it apart from other loop-based production software. Acid Pro 5 supports 24-bit/192 kHz audio, 5.1 surround sound mixing, Rewire, Tempo based DirectX effects, and a next generation audio time-stretching engine. Media Manager tools let you efficiently search, tag, and catalog your loops by genre, instrumentation, BPM, or other user-defined and customizable attributes. New folder tracks, that can be nested, enhance project organization and simplify editing. Audio events can now be reversed during playback in real-time. Set up and mix 5.1 channel surround project files for audio and DVD productions. The Beatmapper tool adds tempo information to song-length files including MP3s, so you can remix and combine music loops with existing songs. Acid Pro 5 software also natively supports VST effects, expanding the palette of sounds available for music creation and allowing automation and tempo-synced effects.

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Groove Mapping and Groove Cloning can significantly expand your loop collection by morphing existing loops into fresh, new sounds. Also included with Acid Pro 5 are more than 1,000 loops from the Sony Sound Series: Loops & Samples collection, plus the Native Instruments Xpress Keyboards VSTi soft synth bundle. Acid Pro 5 is available now and retails for $499.

Drums From The Big Room

Sony also announced some provocative new loops and sample collections for their Sony Sound Series. Drums From The Big Room is a five CD set that features Steve Ferrone on Drums and renowned producer, Greg Ladanyi, behind the board. Sony had both Ferrone and Ladanyi on hand to give a demo of the new sample and loop series developed solely for Sony. The loops were broken down into individual microphone stems, as well as individual parts. This brings a unique flexibility to developing your own unique sonic drum signature. Drums From The Big Room is due next month for $249.

aRythmia Loop Series by Jerome Dillon and Keith Hillebrandt

Also available is the new arhythmiA sound series from Nine Inch Nails drummer Jerome Dillon and sound designer Keith Hillebrandt. Drums and Drones features riffs by Dillon and processed to the hilt by Hillebrandt. Say no more, we're in. Drums and Drones retails for $99.
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