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EnochLight · Post by **EnochLight** » Fri Jan 05, 2018 6:35 pm

I'm actually blown away that Magix is reviving Acid. It's an incredibly crowded DAW market out there, and I honestly wonder where Acid would fall into place among all the current players. One of Acid's selling points back in the day (IMHO) was the unique Acid loop libraries that were sold for it, and I just don't see Magix offering the sort of content that used to be at Sonic Foundry's/Sony's disposal.

I wonder what Acid will bring to the table that makes it even an option as a DAW in this day and age? Or will it be marketed more as just a companion app sort of thing?

inkwarp · Post by **inkwarp** » Sat Jan 06, 2018 8:01 am

don't get to excited. it seems as though the only thing that will be 'new' is that this is now branded by Magix. Considering they have not been owners of this for very long it would be a bit fantastical expecting any kind of changes. On the magix page you can see there is nothing added (that i can see).
i also have a fondness for this app. as i have previously stated but i cannot see anything it that has not been superceded or not present in some shape or form in most contemporary DAWs. Reaper in particular. The midi has always been lacking so there is another reason not to go back to it.
fair enough if Magix do a complete overhaul, that would interest me.
for now though , nothing to get excited about as far as i can see.

SeePlusPlus · Post by **SeePlusPlus** » Sat Jan 06, 2018 8:14 am

they have been selling it at 149,
now it's 298 regular price,
they may be doing something more with it

inkwarp · Post by **inkwarp** » Sat Jan 06, 2018 8:31 am

go to their website and see for yourself.
there is nothing different at all.

ATS · Post by **ATS** » Sat Jan 06, 2018 8:33 am

EnochLight wrote:I'm actually blown away that Magix is reviving Acid. It's an incredibly crowded DAW market out there, and I honestly wonder where Acid would fall into place among all the current players. One of Acid's selling points back in the day (IMHO) was the unique Acid loop libraries that were sold for it, and I just don't see Magix offering the sort of content that used to be at Sonic Foundry's/Sony's disposal.

I wonder what Acid will bring to the table that makes it even an option as a DAW in this day and age? Or will it be marketed more as just a companion app sort of thing?

why on earth don't you see them offering loop libraries for acid?

EnochLight · Post by **EnochLight** » Sat Jan 06, 2018 3:00 pm

ATS wrote:
EnochLight wrote:I'm actually blown away that Magix is reviving Acid. It's an incredibly crowded DAW market out there, and I honestly wonder where Acid would fall into place among all the current players. One of Acid's selling points back in the day (IMHO) was the unique Acid loop libraries that were sold for it, and I just don't see Magix offering the sort of content that used to be at Sonic Foundry's/Sony's disposal.

I wonder what Acid will bring to the table that makes it even an option as a DAW in this day and age? Or will it be marketed more as just a companion app sort of thing?

why on earth don't you see them offering loop libraries for acid?

I didn't say they'd never offer loop libraries anymore; I postulated that they wouldn't be able to offer the sort of content that made it unique. I mean seriously - does anyone consider Acid loop libraries for their DAW these days??! I can't remember the last time something was released that was memorable.

Reaper is still a far superior choice, IMHO - and that says a lot coming from me, since I loathe Reaper.

Riansky · Post by **Riansky** » Sun Jan 07, 2018 12:38 am

inkwarp wrote:go to their website and see for yourself.
there is nothing different at all.

Probably because that's the info for version 7 ?

lingyai · Post by **lingyai** » Sun Jan 07, 2018 1:14 am

inkwarp wrote:
just curious, is mixcraft worth looking at?

yes

troxx · Post by **troxx** » Sun Jan 07, 2018 3:09 pm

Sweeeet

I'm happy with Bitwig, can get an idea down pretty quick but don't use half the features of it, I also loved the quickness of Acid & just throwing random loops at it in the early days. Definitely giving Acid Pro 8 a whirl now that it's going 64bit. I used jbridge, but Acid seems to to be temperamental with the bridged vst's & it doesn't even pick up Omnisphere?

Any news on what features they have or will be adding to 8?

ShawnMH · Post by **ShawnMH** » Sun Jan 07, 2018 11:45 pm

lotus2035 wrote:Acid Pro 7 + free upgrade to 8 on release: $149 until Jan 18th
AcidPro7

I do hope that those of us who already own Acid Pro 7 - get to buy 8 @ that price.

Spencer Maddox · Post by **Spencer Maddox** » Mon Jan 08, 2018 5:14 am

Wait I'm confused looking at the website. After this Intro Price They are Boosting the Normal Price to 300$??
Isint that a little...high?
Unless Acid 8 has more features then they have been implying...

ATS · Post by **ATS** » Mon Jan 08, 2018 5:21 am

ShawnMH wrote:
lotus2035 wrote:Acid Pro 7 + free upgrade to 8 on release: $149 until Jan 18th
AcidPro7
I do hope that those of us who already own Acid Pro 7 - get to buy 8 @ that price.

Damn thought it would be cheaper for 7 owners.

Spencer Maddox · Post by **Spencer Maddox** » Tue Jan 16, 2018 2:21 am

This was on the Website. Finally they are giving a general idea of whats coming...

ACID.JPG

Rajah · Post by **Rajah** » Tue Jan 16, 2018 5:31 pm

Great..

Digic · Post by **Digic** » Tue Jan 16, 2018 6:28 pm

By the look of it they didn't change much, also i like the dark GUI. Also, some updates/changes under the hood are welcomed

Can't wait to try it when it drops

Acid Pro 8 Confirmed for 2018 Release