ACID Pro takes loop-based music production one step further – yet again. Since its historic invention of today’s industry standard in 1998, ACID offers the most extensive options for arranging, editing and resampling audio. Countless artists have relied on ACID and its workflow to create some of the most famous compositions in IDM and EDM.
ACID Pro is made for Producers who can tell the difference – It’s that magic moment again. You hear a song on the radio and you just can’t wait to sample or remix it. True inspiration. With ACID Pro, you will be able to sketch that idea and turn it into a finished track faster than any other DAW. Its unique workflows, innovative features and professional tools were designed specifically for loop- and sample-based music production. Compose, arrange, record, mix and master – be creative.
Highlights
ACIDIZED LOOPS Acidized loops let you manipulate audio material and mangle with stems in a heartbeat. Find countless creative possibilities in a simple and convenient framework. |
FASTER BEATMAKING Take your production to the next level with innovative and fun sample tools. Chop up any sound signal and map your samples on a hardware device using the MIDI Playable Chopper. |
INNOVATIVE EFFECTS Taylor your sound with innovative and world-leading effect plug-ins helping you to translate the sound in your head. Experiment with new interface designs or simply get the job done with intelligent mastering tools. |
CREATIVE CONTENT Treat yourself with countless sounds provided on board and explore even more content in ACID’s own in-app store. Find exclusive artist packs and evolve in a cosmos of music legends! |
Acid x Brainworks
ACID teamed up with BRAINWORX to provide you with some of the finest hardware emulations on the market today. Add the unmistakable sparkle of analogue gear to your mix and enter a world of sonic perfection.
Which version of ACID Pro is right for you?
ACID Pro |
ACID Pro Suite |
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What’s New
MIX AND MASTER: Complete your tracks and bring them to the cutting-edge of sound processing using plug-ins from our partners. From emulation of legendary hardware units to innovative mastering wizards.
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BRAINWORX bx_masterdesk – Mastering console: A high-end analog mastering system in a single plug-in – directly in your DAW! bx_masterdesk is the creation of Brainworx owner Dirk Ulrich and offers a simple and intuitive workflow.
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BRAINWORX bx_console Focusrite – Mixing console: True emulation of an ultra-rare classic – the legendary studio console of which only 10 units were ever built is now available in ACID Pro Suite. This unit is packed with extra features to make it even more powerful than the original.
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BRAINWORX bx_console N – Mixing console: The letter N is almost enough when talking about studio gear – of course, we’re talking about the legendary large-format Neve console. This is a meticulous emulation of the model owned by Brainworx founder Dirk Ulrich and will enhace any mixdown. Period.
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BRAINWORX bx_refinement – Mixing console Get rid of any unpleasant noise, high frequencies or interferences during mastering and integrate tube-modeled analog smoothness to any complex signal in your chain.
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iZotope Ozone 9 Elements – Mastering tool: Welcome to the future of mastering! In ACID Pro, you can now use the intelligent mastering tool Ozone 9 Elements by iZotope to your advantage and save precious time finalizing your projects. The clear structure and AI-based features finally offer mastering for everyone.
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SAMPLE & PLAY: ACIDized loops, samples, chops, and instruments: ACID offers numerous possibilities to unlock the sound of professional studios.
- MORE CONTENT – ACIDized Loops: Over 13 GB in ACID Pro and over 16 GB in ACID Pro Suite: ACID 11 offers an inexhaustible supply of new sounds included.
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IN-APP STORE – New content: Whenever creativity strikes, you need to have the right sounds. ACID 11 features its own In-App store to provide you with the latest sounds from all genres, exclusive content and artist packs.
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BRAINWORX bx_oberhausen – Vintage Synthesizer: The first virtual instrument of Brainworx and a faithful recreation of a sought-after vintage synth design. A powerful unison mode, innovative filter routing and an extensive modulation matrix are only some of this powerhouse’s features.
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MIDI-playable Chopper – Hardware functionality: ACID’s much beloved chopper feature is extended by useful hardware compatibility. Trigger your chopped slices with a MIDI device of your choice and explore playable rhythms and fingerdrumming like never before.
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Independence Pro – Sound Library: Up to 70 GB of meticulously sampled Instruments, both acoustic and electronic – this one’s for the sample freaks. Lose yourself in a world of sound and tweaking possibility right in your DAW.
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EFFECTS ACID: Pro 11 has even more effects to shape your sound. From legendary Autotune to ultra-modern EQs and innovative user interfaces.
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BRAINWORX bx_crispy_tuner – Autotune: From vocal pitch correction to extreme tuning effects – Brainworx bx_crispy_tuner has got you covered. Explore easy-going processing with its lightweight and innovative user interface.
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Celemony Melodyne 5 essential – Auto-tune: Have you ever wanted your voice to sound completely different? Or maybe you just want to correct one note in the chorus? Melodyne 5 is a classic Auto-tune effect for all your vocal needs.
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modernEQ – Equalizer: modernEQ equalizer allows for easier, more precise mixing. Amplify, cut and shape sounds with complete precision using the wide range of filter options in each EQ band.
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dynamicEQ – Equalizer: Expanding on modernEQ’s functionality, MAGIX dynamicEQ features even more tone-shaping possibilities in a sleek and easy-to-use interface.
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Morph Pads – Multi-effect: AA multi-effect following a completely new and innovative approach: Route your audio tracks to different pads, choose different modulation targets, and explore unique sound design using just the cursor of your mouse or trackpad.
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VariVerb II – Reverb: VariVerb II proves why reverb plug-ins are the holy grail of audio DSP: Based on algorithmic calculation, this reverb produces highly diverse and musical sounding effects. From classic reverb to nonlinear atmospheres.
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Compare
Compare ACID Products
ACID MUSIC STUDIO |
ACID PRO |
ACID PRO SUITE |
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GENERAL | |||
32- and 64-bit version | ✔ / ✔ | X / ✔ | X / ✔ |
A modern, sleek and inspiring interface | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Alternative light skin | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
MIDI Playable Chopper | NEW! Incl. transient detection | NEW! Incl. transient detection | |
Celemony Melodyne 5 essential | ✔ | ✔ | |
Brainworx bx ACID Plug-in Package | ✔ | ||
Tons of ACIDized Loops & Samples | 3 GB | 9 GB | 9 GB |
External control surface channel tracking | ✔ | ✔ | |
Max. number of tracks | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Maximum bit depth / sample rate | 24-bit / 192 kHz | 24-bit / 192 kHz | 24-bit / 192 kHz |
Live audio recording | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Customizable keyboard mapping | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
INSTRUMENTS | |||
VITA 2 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
DN-e1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
VITA Sampler | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
VITA SOLO INSTRUMENTS | |||
Pop Drums | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Concert Grand | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Urban Drums | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Electric Piano | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Rock Drums | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Drum Engine | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Church Organ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Choir | ✔ | ✔ | |
Cinematic Synth | ✔ | ✔ | |
Analog Synths | ✔ | ✔ | |
Vintage Organ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Electric Bass | ✔ | ✔ | |
Jazz Drums | ✔ | ✔ | |
Analog Synths 2 | ✔ | ✔ | |
Vita Lead Synth | ✔ | ✔ | |
Pop Brass | ✔ | ✔ | |
Orchestral Ensemble | ✔ | ✔ | |
Vita Saxophonia | ✔ | ✔ | |
Vita Concert Guitar | ✔ | ✔ | |
Wooden Clarinet | ✔ | ✔ | |
Children Choir | ✔ | ✔ | |
Soloist Collection | ✔ | ✔ | |
Handchimes, Bells and Glass | ✔ | ✔ | |
Cinematic Soundscapes | ✔ | ||
Vita World Percussion | ✔ | ||
Power Guitar | ✔ | ||
Soundtrack Percussion | ✔ | ||
String Ensemble | ✔ | ||
Bass Machine | ✔ | ||
Century Keys | ✔ | ||
Space Pad | ✔ | ||
Century Guitar | ✔ | ||
Upright Bass | ✔ | ||
MIXING AND EDITING | |||
Professional Loudness Metering | ✔ | ✔ | |
Real-time rendering | ✔ | ✔ | |
5.1 surround mixing | ✔ | ✔ | |
Bus-to-bus routing | ✔ | ✔ | |
Sidechaining | ✔ | ✔ | |
Enhanced Beatmapping for tracks with tempo changes | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Normalize, Invert Phase, and Lock | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
EFFECTS & MIDI | |||
Rewire mixer and device support | ✔ | ✔ | |
MIDI track freeze | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
MIDI file import / export | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Improved time stretching (élastique Pro v3) | ✔ | ✔ | |
VST2 / VST3 Engine with 32-bit bridge | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
ARA2 plug-in support | ✔ | ✔ | |
VSTi support | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
VST effect support | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
ASIO driver support | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
ACID Morph Pads | ✔ | ✔ | |
essentialFX Suite (11 first-class effect plug-ins) | eFX Chorus Flanger, eFX Phaser, eFX Stereo Delay, eFX Limiter | ✔ | ✔ |
coreFX Delay | ✔ | ✔ | |
coreFX Chorus | ✔ | ✔ | |
coreFX Flanger | ✔ | ✔ | |
coreFX Volume Former | ✔ | ✔ | |
coreFX 2-Point Compressor | ✔ | ||
coreFX Limiter | ✔ | ||
coreFX Expander | ✔ | ||
coreFX Compressor | ✔ | ||
coreFX Gate | ✔ | ||
Analogue Modelling Suite (4 mastering plug-ins) | am|track SE | ✔ | ✔ |
Vintage Effects Suite (3 excellent effect plug-ins) | ✔ | ||
VariVerb II | ✔ | ||
Vandal | Vandal SE | Vandal SE | ✔ |
CD AND EXPORT | |||
FLAC and AAC format support | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
WAV, WAV64 open / save | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
MP3 open / save | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Windows Media audio support | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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