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Subject:Using a one shot 'loop'
Posted by: JamesH
Date:12/5/1999 12:57:00 PM

Hello,
I want to use a vocal that counts off "1..2..3" that
obviously needs to be a one shot sample. But when I put it
in ACID, it only takes up the first half of the first
"segment" where an otherwise full loop would fill. So I end
up with the one shot sample playing, then a 3- 4
second delay, then the second "segment" kicks in. How do I
either move the one shot sample up next to the second
"segment" or adjust only the first segment to fit the one
shot sample? I thought it might have something to do with
the 'Snap To' function, but I have to admit I don't
understand any of the help files or documentation of 'Snap
To.'
Thanks!

Subject:Re: Using a one shot 'loop'
Reply by: interfecto
Date:12/19/1999 6:12:00 PM



James Carter wrote:
>>Hello,
>>I want to use a vocal that counts off "1..2..3" that
>>obviously needs to be a one shot sample. But when I put it
>>in ACID, it only takes up the first half of the first
>>"segment" where an otherwise full loop would fill. So I end
>>up with the one shot sample playing, then a 3- 4
>>second delay, then the second "segment" kicks in. How do I
>>either move the one shot sample up next to the second
>>"segment" or adjust only the first segment to fit the one
>>shot sample? I thought it might have something to do with
>>the 'Snap To' function, but I have to admit I don't
>>understand any of the help files or documentation of 'Snap
>>To.'
>>Thanks!

Howdy,
I use a stick click or drum click for the first four beats as a
starter. Find a snare drum loop, for example, Zoom in so you can see
all four beats of the first measure and fill the first four beats
with this loop. Use the Snap to Ruler Marks option and be sure there
is a Ruler Mark at each beat.
You then can use Split at Cursor to single out one of the individual
drum hits. Change the Properties from Loop to One Shot. Next, place
the Loop Marker above the width of the sound and use the Mix to New
Track Option. Save it as a new file and you've just created a new One
Shot Drum.
You can do this with any other instrument. It will be hard to do with
vocals unless you're timing is perfectly in sync with the Acid Track
Time Signature.
Salute,
Lewis

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