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Summary: A Step Backwards, for the Price
Review: I owned Acid 2.0 a few years back and had loads of fun making music and re-mixing. A couple years passed, I lost the Installation CD's, and my wife graciously bought me Screenblast Acid 4.0. Well, it looks and works just like Acid 2.0, except the included loops are all cheesy, already slapped-together garbage, and there are much fewer of them. Sure, you can get more loops via the Screenblast.com web site, but it's $39.95 per year to subscribe. And all the Acid Loop Libraries? Now that Sony owns them, they're $50 EACH!!! Almost the cost of the software itself to own just one library! If you need more loops (and you WILL), find web sites like AcidFanatic.com, where these libraries are still reasonably priced, or just find free loops elsewhere. VERY disappointed in this product. You'd think that two revisions and a major media outlet would improve this great product, but Sony has just turned this into a cash cow for their music loops. It's like giving you a car for free, but it runs on "Special" gas that costs $10 a gallon...
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Summary: A Step Backwards, for the Price
Review: I owned Acid 2.0 a few years back and had loads of fun making music and re-mixing. A couple years passed, I lost the Installation CD's, and my wife graciously bought me Screenblast Acid 4.0. Well, it looks and works just like Acid 2.0, except the included loops are all cheesy, already slapped-together garbage, and there are much fewer of them. Sure, you can get more loops via the Screenblast.com web site, but it's $39.95 per year to subscribe. And all the Acid Loop Libraries? Now that Sony owns them, they're $50 EACH!!! Almost the cost of the software itself to own just one library! If you need more loops (and you WILL), find web sites like AcidFanatic.com, where these libraries are still reasonably priced, or just find free loops elsewhere. VERY disappointed in this product. You'd think that two revisions and a major media outlet would improve this great product, but Sony has just turned this into a cash cow for their music loops. It's like giving you a car for free, but it runs on "Special" gas that costs $10 a gallon...
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Summary: Good with Windows XP, but not with ME
Review: Initially I bought this to run with Windows XP and Windows Me since they are both listed as being supported by Amazon. But, after speaking with Sony tech support I have found that Acid 4.0 is not fully functional with Windows ME. When you run this on a Windows ME system, you can not Render a project to a MP3 file. This is becuase there are no supported templates for MP3 for Acid 4.0 with Windows ME. Also, it locks up my system periodically when I try to do live recordings. But, with Windows XP it works fine. And, if you have a Sony VAIO system that came preinstalled with the Deluxe versions of Acid and SoundForge, be advised that the base Acid 4.0 and SoundForge 1.1 do not have the same capabilities. You will have to update Acid 4.0 and SoundForge so you can perform the same tasks as the pre installed software on your Sony VAIO. However, I do like the multi-track editor.
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Summary: Educational and a Good Value
Review: The program (after careful review of several options) is to be used in my middle school computer courses. It is important to note that included with Acid is the program Sound Forge Studio that will allow my students to also edit their music. I found it to be the best value amongst several options. My classes are also beginning using its cousin, Screenblast Video Studio, another wonderful product! With our school short on funds, these purcases are being financed by local contributors, who agree these programs are valuable additions to our computer classes.
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Summary: you get what you pay for...
Review: this software sucks! first when you get it the samples are so freakin' cheesy and when you want cool loops you have to get on Sony's website and buy them seperately (what a rip off!)
Buy the other Acid pro thats 250 bucks ITS SEMI COOL.
SONY YOU CHEAP RIP OFF!
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Summary: Massive price drop
Review: Two of the other reviews of Screenblast Acid 4.0 compare this $60 program to the Professional version at around $250. Both of them say that the Professional version is better. And this is surprising because???? Acid, even when it came from Sonic Foundry, had the same business model as game consoles. Basically, sell the software for cheap and make the real money on selling loops. There is no difference now that Sony's in the picture. As for comparisons between Pro 2.0 and Screenblast 4.0, the fact that you can now get almost the same functionality for $60 as you used to get for $250 should be something to celebrate, not condemn. There are a few problems with the program. First, I'd love to be able to edit the MIDI file from within the program. Oh well. MIDI sequencers are pretty cheap, and most people who buy this program can't play an instrument. Second, the effects aren't as comprehensive as you get on the $250 version. I guess that's why I saved almost $200. And one hint to add. Acidplanet.com is a website that you can use host songs for free. They also have available for FREE DOWNLOAD an "Eight-Pack" of loops. Every week eight new loops. (Yes, I know that it's also marketing. But there's no such thing as a free lunch.) They also have a couple of loop packages available for under $40 at any given time. Enjoy.
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Summary: Massive price drop
Review: Two of the other reviews of Screenblast Acid 4.0 compare this $60 program to the Professional version at around $250. Both of them say that the Professional version is better. And this is surprising because???? Acid, even when it came from Sonic Foundry, had the same business model as game consoles. Basically, sell the software for cheap and make the real money on selling loops. There is no difference now that Sony's in the picture. As for comparisons between Pro 2.0 and Screenblast 4.0, the fact that you can now get almost the same functionality for $60 as you used to get for $250 should be something to celebrate, not condemn. There are a few problems with the program. First, I'd love to be able to edit the MIDI file from within the program. Oh well. MIDI sequencers are pretty cheap, and most people who buy this program can't play an instrument. Second, the effects aren't as comprehensive as you get on the $250 version. I guess that's why I saved almost $200. And one hint to add. Acidplanet.com is a website that you can use host songs for free. They also have available for FREE DOWNLOAD an "Eight-Pack" of loops. Every week eight new loops. (Yes, I know that it's also marketing. But there's no such thing as a free lunch.) They also have a couple of loop packages available for under $40 at any given time. Enjoy.
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Summary: Sonic Foundry to Sony
Review: Well it took Sonic Foundry a good while to release this edition of there Acid 4 program. Was it worth the wait? Not really but for what you are paying for this program it is a steal. They changed a few things that make this worth buying (even if you are a Acid music 3 user) the song rendering is a lot better then what was offered with acid music 3. There is no internet noise (as I call it) when using the render option. The files sound really clear. The upload site has changed with this program ,for it will send you to the Screenblast site. The get loops/media option has changed with this program also you have the option to purchase loops from a Sony Screenblast site and become a member of this site (with a credit card) but that is a good thing because the loops where horrid that came with this particular program they seemed not only to be slim pickings they where some what generic. The program it's self is very stable,if you are looking at any Magix program do not waste your time stay with this program. I have not had this program crash my computer (Sony Vaio Laptop) and it is still very easy to use. With my purchase of this program it came with a free light version of Sound Forge 1.0(Sound editor program), which has not been a bad program and has been useful. The people who have never used this program, you do get free webspace to use your program with (Acidplanet is the name of the web site).There you can upload your creations and also enter remix contest for different signed artist(Madonna, Depeche Mode,Beck and ect.). If you can not play a lick or have nil musical talent this is also a program for you. I am the most untalented person out there and I have made some very pro sounding music and even remixes.This makes this program fun and gives hours of fun and can take as little as 5 mins to come up with your first track.If you are a musician or singer, you can record in from the inline on your computer (You will need to use Acid Music Pro.4 to use your Midi input). Thats it your talent has been added to your new song.This a good deal for the money and I have always said this about Sonic Foundry products (Comparing to Magix and Turtlebeach),but you may want to pick up a loop(s) library when buying Acid Music 4.
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Summary: Good with Windows XP, but not with ME
Review: your web address can't be found. i have took acid4.0 back two time and it still dosn't work. i tryed to get my money back but best buy said it is copywrited.so thanks for the trouble!!!! this has got to be one of worst product that sony
ever put there name on.so thanks for taking my
money!!!!
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Summary: poor
Review: your web address can't be found. i have took acid4.0 back two time and it still dosn't work. i tryed to get my money back but best buy said it is copywrited.so thanks for the trouble!!!! this has got to be one of worst product that sony
ever put there name on.so thanks for taking my
money!!!!
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