Support
Looper's Delight
|
Support |
|
|
ACID is a great tool, with a pretty smooth time-stretch algorithm for bringing things into synch. I do find that it's best to make the loops using other tools like AudioMulch, Rebirth, Amen (sometimes), FruityLoops etc. .. ACID is a sequencer, not really at it's best when generating sounds, although it does support VST plug-ins. Oddly, the way it fits every loop into the master tempo prevents you from creating polyrhythms .. if your have a sample in 4/4 and one in 7/8, they both come out the same length: a thoroughly bizzare effect ! I'd agree that Cubase VST and Logic Audio are still the best (pricey) choice. It's not useful for realtime looping at all .. it's a sequencer. It requires time and methodical effort to create anything .. a good knowledge of step programming, cross-fading and the ability to listen to a 4 second segment over and over and over without going mad are all useful :-) Most Useful Tip so far: click on a sample segment holding down both the left and right mouse buttons, and drag left/right. This changes the sample's start offset. Great for dropping in different bits of a sample (esp. drums). Use this while in loop mode to create a semi-random breakbeat effect in realtime. > Guess it's just a software for non-musicians... Hee hee .. I won't start .. ;-) There are a few things created by myself and others while checking out this app @ http://www.geocities.com/vibrolounge/ try "In The Thrall of Spirits" for a not-really-techno effect, or "Da Ballad of Ali G." (which will make no sense to anyone who hasn't seen the TV show) for some breakbeat resequecing of a Cobham-esque drum loop John