

Multiple note parameters can be adjusted with traditional piano-roll editing, with added Drum Grid mode for easier beat programming. MAGIX also highlighted new MIDI functionality such as MIDI Keyframe Automation, Multiple Event Editing, Track Freeze, Drum and Patch Map Editing. Likewise, the six new effects include Chorus, Flanger, Limiter, Phaser, Stereo Delay, and the Vandal guitar amp/effects emulations. The GUI has seen a facelift, and the new instruments suite comprises Urban Drums, Concert Grand Piano, Pop Drums, Electric Piano, DN-e1 (virtual analog synth), and VITA 2. ACID-ized loops contain pitch, length, and transient data to facilitate the DAW’s workflow. On top of that, ACID 11 comes with 8 new instruments, 6 effects, and 2500+ loops to get you started. Beatmapper, Chopper, and Drum Grid also make an appearance, easing remixers.

First things first, it brings a new 64-bit audio engine with plenty of upgrades – 24/192 multitrack audio support, Inline Editing on the timeline, and a type of automation called Keyframe Automation for recording real-time edits into the mix. Being a major update, it seems rather impressive and more like a complete overhaul. The developer which picked up all of Sony’s old audio apps, like SoundForge, released ACID Music Studio 11.
