Sony Acid 7 Manual

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The following table describes each of the settings in the Event Properties dialog.
Using event envelopes
ACID enables you to use envelopes on individual events. Envelopes give you the ability to control each 
event’s fade-in, fade-out, and overall volume. Envelopes are useful for transitional effects between events by 
subtly fading out one event’s volume while another fades in.
These envelopes are different than track envelopes because they affect only the event whereas track...

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Setting an event’s fade-in and -out envelope curve
You can control an event’s envelope fade-in and -out characteristics by adjusting the event’s envelope 
handles. These handles allow you to control the length and dB level of fade-ins and fade-outs. Also, you can 
change the type of curve that the event uses to control the volume’s fade characteristics.
1.Place the mouse pointer on the upper corner of the event. The envelope cursor ( ) appears.
2.Drag the envelope cursor and...

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CHP. 5WORKING IN THE TRACK VIEW
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Working in the 
Tr a ck V i e w
This chapter introduces you to several ACID features that increase your productivity, such as markers, 
regions, and snapping options. You’ll also learn about the different ways to change a project’s tempo, key and 
time signature. Finally, you’ll learn several options for adjusting the project timeline.
Using project markers and regions
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Moving markers
1.
Place the mouse pointer on the marker to be moved. The hand cursor ( ) appears. 
2.Drag the marker to the desired position.
Naming markers
ACID allows you to name markers in your project. You may want to name markers based on parts of the 
project. For example, you may want to identify choruses, refrains, bridges, or instrument solos as reference 
points along the timeline. 
1.Place the mouse pointer on the marker to be named. The hand cursor ( )...

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Working with time markers
Unlike standard markers, time markers are tied to absolute time within your project. They are added 
differently than standard markers and appear on the time ruler at the bottom of the track view. Otherwise, 
time markers can be manipulated just like other markers. 
Placing time markers
Time markers are placed at the cursor position. You may place a time marker in one of the following ways:
From the 
Insert menu, choose Time Marker.
Press  ....

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Placing command markers
Command markers appear on the command ruler, which is above the marker bar. 
1.Position the cursor where you want to place the command marker.
2.From the Insert menu, choose Command, or press  .
3.Complete the Command Properties dialog:
From the 
Te m p l a t e drop-down list, choose a custom 
template. For more information, see Saving command 
properties as a custom template on page 74.
From the 
Command drop-down list, choose the type of...

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Defining streaming media commands
In a streaming media file, command markers can be used to display headlines, show captions, link to Web 
sites, or any other function you define. 
ACID includes several command types that you may add to a streaming media file. Some command types are 
exclusive to either the Windows Media (WMA or WMV) or the RealMedia (RM) file types.
Defining HotSpot commands
Hotspots are defined using the following parameter syntax:
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Working with regions
Regions are useful tools that allow you to subdivide your project into time sections by designating in and out 
points along the timeline. Regions can function as permanent time selections for playback and editing 
purposes. Like markers, regions can serve as reference points and may be moved, named, and provide snap 
points for the cursor and events.
When you place regions, ACID automatically numbers them in the order that you place them.
Placing...

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Navigating to regions
While you are working on your project, you may have scrolled to a portion of the project where the cursor is 
not visible. You may click in the track view to move and view the cursor or you may use region tags to bring 
the cursor into view. 
To move the cursor to the selected region tag, right-click the region tag and choose 
Go To from the shortcut 
menu.
Tip: You may also navigate between regions in your project 
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Using snapping
Snapping helps you to align events in your project with other items. ACID is preset to snap event edges to 
the project’s grid lines as you drag an event along the track. If snapping is enabled and the 
Grid Only option is 
turned off, the event’s edges automatically align to these designated snap points:
Cursor position
Grid lines
Markers
Regions start and end points
Loop region (time selection) in and out points
You may turn on snapping for these...