Subject:out of the box 5.1 encoding?

Posted by: Hank Scorpio

Date:4/19/2006 12:05:02 PM

I'm a bit confused with encoding Acid 5.0 and 6.0 is capable of. Can I encode 5.1 tracks from either of them right out of the box -- without the ac-3 plug?

My end goal is to mix these tracks with video for a DVD.

Also, I am a proud owner of Acid 1.0. Does that qualify for any of the upgrade paths? I can also call to find out, but thought I'd ask while I'm here. :)

thanks!

:grimey

Subject:RE: out of the box 5.1 encoding?

Reply by: nlamartina

Date:4/19/2006 12:40:12 PM

ACID 6 can surround encode straight out of the box to certain formats, but to encode DVD-ready AC3 files, you must purchase the AC3 plug-in (it's included with the Vegas+DVD package, if you have it). With that in mind, you can create 5.1 in the following ways without the AC3 plug:

- A 5.1 Window Media (WMA) file
- A 5.1 Sony ATRAC (AA3) file
- 6 separate mono WAV files for encoding in another application

Download the demo to try these functions out to see if they'll suit your needs.

- Nick

Subject:RE: out of the box 5.1 encoding?

Reply by: billybk

Date:4/19/2006 12:43:35 PM

Also, I am a proud owner of Acid 1.0. Does that qualify for any of the upgrade paths? I can also call to find out, but thought I'd ask while I'm here. :)


Hey Hank,
I think you are in luck, man! As a registered ACID Pro user, of any previous version (yes, even as far back as ACID Pro 1.0), you can upgrade, for a limited time, for $129. That includes the N.I. Kompact and sample content. Be prepared though, because ACID Pro 6 and assorted content gets installed from (2) DVD's. Wow, going from ACID Pro 1.0 to 6.0, in one leap, I hope your head don't explode. :-P


Check out this Knowledgebase page, the top item (Special Offers) and click on it:

http://www.custcenter.com/cgi-bin/sonypictures.cfg/php/enduser/std_alp.php

I can't help you on the encoding 5.1, I don't do surround, at least not yet.

Cheers,

Billy Buck

Subject:RE: out of the box 5.1 encoding?

Reply by: Hank Scorpio

Date:4/19/2006 12:51:51 PM

Thanks for the replies. Is Acid 1.0 really Acid PRO 1.0? The case only says Acid.

My head may explode, but I'm looking forward to it! :D

--

I'll have to check the documentation for my DVD software to see how compatible it is with the other 5.1 formats. I'm thinking I can at least use the 5 mono files. Thanks!!

:grimey

Subject:RE: out of the box 5.1 encoding?

Reply by: billybk

Date:4/19/2006 2:25:14 PM

Is Acid 1.0 really Acid PRO 1.0? The case only says Acid.


The current $129 upgrade fee applies only to the "Pro" versions($$$), of ACID, otherwise it is $299.00, for upgrading from consumer versions, like ACID Music. It should say ACID Pro, on your retail box or install CD. The original ACID Pro cost several hundred dollars or more. I think I paid $269.00, for mine, back in 1999, from Guitar Center. You can always call or contact sony media software direct, for the exact details.

Cheers,

Billy Buck

Subject:RE: out of the box 5.1 encoding?

Reply by: Hank Scorpio

Date:4/19/2006 2:40:28 PM

This is really the _first_ release of ACID. Entering the serial # in the site to upgrade it was accepted, though. :D