Beta testing Acoustica Basic Edition, a free audio editor with plug-in and ASIO support

[stian]

Hi!

We are planning to release a free version of our audio editor Acoustica (Acoustica Basic Edition) in the near future and are looking for beta testers. The free version includes the same basic editing as the bigger versions, VST and DirectX support, effect chains and ASIO support.

UPDATE: Acoustica Basic Edition has been officially released - thanks for all your valuable feedback!

You can download the software here (Windows only): http://www.acondigital.com/software/Aco ... c500us.exe

Stian Aagedal (developer at Acon Digital)

[AKJ]

Hi,

first impression is very nice. However, I tried to do a fade, but I get a message about demo expiration (maybe because I earlier demoed the full product?). I guess this should be removed...

cheers, akj

[RunBeerRun]

Cool, I'll check it out.

[stian]

Hi!

Thanks for the feedback!

I tried to do a fade, but I get a message about demo expiration (maybe because I earlier demoed the full product?).

That was a flaw in the license handling which is now fixed. You can download the update from http://www.acondigital.com/software/Aco ... us_b48.exe

Stian

[reusenoise]

It will crash on scanning vst folder
Both in normal and administrator mode
Windows 7

Anyway thanks for these

[ermi]

I generally like it. Nice clean interface.
Is a portable version possible? (no installation, settings in the same folder)

It will crash on scanning vst folder

Same here. Although the plugins will then work, but it doesn't show all of them. For example Reaplugs are missing.

I noticed when selecting a VST from the top menu the window takes exclusive control, which is not ideal.
When selecting them from the effects chain it's better. But when hitting that play button down there the selection on the waveform gets stuck on the selected region.. not sure if it's intended.

The 'play looped' behaves a bit differently from what I'm used to, but it might not be bad..


edit: Also fullscreen doesn't work properly with taskbar on top. Using Windows 7, BTW. A bit of the lower edge gets cut off..

[peach]

it need many imporovements but it can be a good free alternative. i know, this is first relase so go work and good luck

[sinkmusic]

Acoustica is a great editor. I'm glad a free version will be relased (even if i'm already a Premium version user).

The new version of Premium crashes on my computer too (Vista 32 bit) while scanning for new plugins, btw.

[stian]

Hi!

Acoustica is a great editor. I'm glad a free version will be relased (even if i'm already a Premium version user).

Thanks, I really appreciate that! Thanks also to all testers for your valuable feedback. Some VST plug-ins apparently causes the VST scanning in Acoustica to crash, so I have prepared a new build where the scanning is done in a separate process. That way Acoustica and the scanning will continue even when compatibility problems causes the scan process to crash.

The new build (49) is available here: http://www.acondigital.com/software/Aco ... us_b49.exe

Stian

[sinkmusic]

Great ! THank you.
Will you make an announcement when the new release for the Premium version is ready ?

[stian]

Great ! THank you.
Will you make an announcement when the new release for the Premium version is ready ?

You're welcome! I'll let you know as soon as the Premium Edition is ready!

Stian

[stian]

Hi Ermi,

I didn't really comment on your feedback, because I initially focused on the VST issues (which seemed the most severe), so here I go:

I generally like it. Nice clean interface.
Is a portable version possible? (no installation, settings in the same folder)

Thanks! Less registry usage is a long-term goal, but at time being, Acoustica uses Microsoft COM to a large extent which is highly dependent on the registry.

I noticed when selecting a VST from the top menu the window takes exclusive control, which is not ideal.
When selecting them from the effects chain it's better. But when hitting that play button down there the selection on the waveform gets stuck on the selected region.. not sure if it's intended.

As you say, the effect chain is the tool to use if you don't want the modal dialog box. I didn't quite understand what you mean by "stuck on the selected region", though?

Also fullscreen doesn't work properly with taskbar on top. Using Windows 7, BTW. A bit of the lower edge gets cut off..

You are right, I can reproduce that and will try to get it fixed ASAP.

Stian

[ermi]

I noticed when selecting a VST from the top menu the window takes exclusive control, which is not ideal.
When selecting them from the effects chain it's better. But when hitting that play button down there the selection on the waveform gets stuck on the selected region.. not sure if it's intended.

As you say, the effect chain is the tool to use if you don't want the modal dialog box. I didn't quite understand what you mean by "stuck on the selected region", though?

I meant to say that once a region is selected it will play/loop only that, even if you then (while it's playing) try to select or place the cursor on anther area of the waveform.

[stian]

Hi Ermi,

I meant to say that once a region is selected it will play/loop only that, even if you then (while it's playing) try to select or place the cursor on anther area of the waveform.

Thanks for the clarification. The behaviour was actually intended as it is supposed to mimic the preview button in the apply dialog.

Stian

[auwerk]

Thanks for this freeware editor!
Interface has comfortable and nice look'n'feel.
But I see the problem with VST plugins, that try to resize it's GUI. For example, I can not use DDMF NoLimits in 'Advanced' mode.