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Subject:ACID Pro no longer in development.
Posted by: Rickms
Date:12/2/2014 3:00:08 PM
Sorry folks, ACID is no longer in development. I wish they would sell the IP to someone who would carry on the legacy. There are many other great DAWs out there but ACID did have some compelling features in their day. Message last edited on12/2/2014 3:03:49 PM byRickms. |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: TroyTheTech
Date:12/2/2014 11:04:09 PM
Any links to Press Releases? Any proof of this? Uncle works at Sony? Any details at all would be nice... |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: Geoff_Wood
Date:12/3/2014 8:44:41 PM
Surely with the last AcidPro7 update in 2010, it should be glaringly obvious ?!!! No need for a press release, uncle, or other details. A press release to the contrary would be fantastic though.... geoff |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: Kit
Date:12/3/2014 10:37:06 PM
I seem to remember Peter saying that Acid had a future. Of course he can't be held responsible for subsequent changes regarding Acid but it sure would be nice if Sony came clean with a formal press release. |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: VMP
Date:12/3/2014 10:52:33 PM
Rickms, is that your opinion? Or did you hear this from Sony or Sony Creative Software.? I posted this before: According to the last post here: https://www.facebook.com/SonySoftware/posts/10154615214605118 "IMSTA Sony booth says it's scheduled for release in 2015 with mac support' is something I have heard too." Thread http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/forums/ShowMessage.asp?MessageID=898389&Replies=30 Like Kit, I too would appreciate an official announcement from Sony or SCS regarding the future of Acid Pro. VMP Message last edited on12/3/2014 11:01:27 PM byVMP. |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: Geoff_Wood
Date:12/3/2014 11:48:03 PM
Vague and third-hand. Yes, an official statement would be great. IDGAF about the mac, but hope it wouldn't divert development resources from getting Win version right. geoff PS what is "IMSTA" ? Message last edited on12/3/2014 11:48:55 PM byGeoff_Wood. |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: VMP
Date:12/4/2014 12:14:51 AM
Indeed Geoff. Not sure what that stands for, I think it is some kind of conference like NAB. I got this when searching via google: http://blog.sony.com/2014/03/sony-nab-live-interactive-sessions-streamed-live-from-the-sony-booth-2/ Maybe someone else here might know. VMP Message last edited on12/4/2014 4:28:07 AM byVMP. |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: b.complex
Date:12/6/2014 10:06:29 AM
IMSTA is a division of IDGAF. ;-) |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: kitekrazee
Date:12/9/2014 8:14:39 PM
My guess is they have to start from scratch for 64 bit. I hardly use it anymore but it's still a great app as is. It's obvious that AP7 is no longer in development but it's still sold. That could be a positive indication that Acid will have a future. |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: VMP
Date:12/18/2014 12:16:01 PM
I am not too familiar with sotware coding. Couldn't they make a compatibility patch/update for 64 bit? I think that has been done before even with Vegas. Why should they start from scratch? VMP |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: Geoff_Wood
Date:12/18/2014 7:39:42 PM
Presumably it's a bit more complicated that simply plugging the source code into a 64-bit compiler. I guess they'd have to adapt the bit that talks to drivers to talk to 64-bit drivers. And maybe some optimisations to take advantage of the 64-bittedness, but surely 'unoptimised' would still work no worse than straight 32-bit ? Peter ? geoff |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: VMP
Date:12/19/2014 5:30:38 AM
Aha, Yes Peter (SonyPCH) tell us about it we are curious! ;-). VMP |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: GilesM
Date:12/31/2014 1:14:18 PM
I would have thought while Sony Creative Software have continued to turn Vegas into one of the top professional and home video editing packages, surely it would be worthwhile for them to return to doing the same for Acid? |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: Geoff_Wood
Date:1/1/2015 7:04:19 PM
You'd think .... geoff |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: BrooksAZ
Date:1/2/2015 8:43:03 AM
IMSTA - International Music Software Trade Association I just had to look it up...lol Message last edited on1/2/2015 8:43:26 AM byBrooksAZ. |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: VMP
Date:1/2/2015 3:32:14 PM
Ah that sounds about right Brooks. Sounds familiar. VMP |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: TMT
Date:1/15/2015 8:47:52 PM
Rick, Unless you have a clear cut solid proof of this, please don't post assumptions. I am still recommending this software to anyone I know. Personally, I don't really need any updates to this DAW as version 7 is just what I need. Not really sure what customers are looking for in updates. Thank you and enjoy! Message last edited on1/15/2015 8:48:40 PM byTMT. |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: VMP
Date:1/16/2015 12:46:46 AM
TMZ, 64 bit VST synth support, 90% of my instruments are 64 bit. Runs fine on Sonar and other 64 bit DAW's. UI of Acid pro is what I like the most. VMP Message last edited on1/16/2015 12:47:03 AM byVMP. |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: b.complex
Date:1/16/2015 11:09:09 AM
What we are looking for is stability and a 64 Bit app. I have a 64 bit OS, and all of my VSTi's are 64 bit, and they all can take advantage of ALL the RAM I have - which is a MUST when using modern sample libraries - that is the biggest thing. ACID Pro hasn't been a stable host for me for a long time, on different machines with different OS's. ACID Music Studio is actually newer code and more stable, but even it is the ONLY music app I have that crashes on a regular basis! Everything else is just a "would be nice" thing, like REX support, track comping, etc, etc... the list goes on and on. |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: VMP
Date:1/17/2015 1:58:00 PM
+1 b.complex VMP |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: Rickms
Date:1/19/2015 1:56:36 PM
Sorry, this information came from a support engineer. May not be official from the business folks but the engineer sounded pretty confident. Message last edited on1/19/2015 1:57:37 PM byRickms. |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: b.complex
Date:1/23/2015 7:24:10 AM
And NAMM 2015 has arrived, and again no ACID Pro 8. |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: 519tbarr
Date:1/23/2015 1:38:28 PM
So glad I gave up on Sony and Acid Pro! What a disappointment and major faux pause on the customer loyalty end of things. There are a few people who defend Sony's actions with regards to buying the software and getting what you paid for. Then there is just lunacy on their part of not saying anything about software that was initially released on 2008 and hasn't been updated since February 2010. You should all move on. Find another platform that works for you. There are lots of options. And while there are some thing that I too miss about ACID Pro, I would never miss being loyal to a company who doesn't give a rip about it's customer base and still sells 6 year old software for $150.00 Move on people. I encourage you! |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: VMP
Date:2/3/2015 1:36:57 PM
I dreamed this morning that Acid Pro 8 (64 bit) will be introduced at NAB 2015. And the SCS team said that they kept it all a secret to make the suprise even bigger. :-D :-D. VMP |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: VMP
Date:3/17/2015 12:14:35 PM
'Central Hall, Booth;C110016; - that's NAB 2015. Will you be there? #NAB2015;' https://www.facebook.com/SonySoftware/posts/10155382231140118 Wish I could go. It's a bit far from Europe. Will be visiting IBC this year. VMP Message last edited on3/17/2015 12:15:20 PM byVMP. |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: Detech
Date:3/17/2015 1:58:06 PM
that would be a dream come true for me too. i have been using Sony Acid Pro since version 3. I have produced virtually all my releases in Sony Acid. i know it inside-out like the palm of my hand. it has been repeated over and over again in this forum...we all want Sony Acid 8 Pro with 64 but support....i wish one day this happens. truly, i pray this comes true. |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: VMP
Date:3/17/2015 2:08:10 PM
Detech, Indeed! I agree with all you say. VMP |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: dustindewynn
Date:4/30/2015 12:44:53 PM
I just bought EZDrummer and found that I have to install the 32-bit version on my x64 machine in order for Acid 7 to scan the VST plugin successfully. So disappointed. I am stuck with Acid for a while, but any suggestions on comparable software with MIDI track capability (Vegas doesn't do MIDI tracks)? |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: Vocalpoint
Date:5/4/2015 11:27:38 AM
Get Presonus Studio One (v2) and don't look back. VP |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: AudioVizionz
Date:5/16/2015 9:22:06 PM
Installed Addictive Drummer 2 last year. My compositions are even more badass than ever. I need no other DAW but would i welcome a 64bit version of AP? Yep...especially to utilize ST3. Message last edited on5/16/2015 9:23:26 PM byAudioVizionz. |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: newstudiosucker
Date:5/24/2015 6:04:39 PM
So, reading through this thread - I just got music studio 10, and I can't figure out how to do a blabbed thing. Was I ripped off? |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: kitekrazee
Date:6/23/2015 2:55:17 PM
No. Sony still develops Music Studio. Interesting that running the MS tool to find out which products work in Windows 10, my other Sony products would have to be reinstalled except Acid Pro. A future proof install lasting from XP to W10. |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: jwcarney
Date:8/4/2015 12:23:34 PM
I just got an email from Sony to purchase or upgrade to Acid Pro 7. Steep discount for a product no longer being updated. Is it worth it? I have an earlier version of Acid Pro that I don't use and it's 59.95 to upgrade. Is this just spending money on a dead product? IMHI, I would rather they come out with a complete new Audio DAW that supports Acid Pro files. Someone needs to take on Pro Tools or an affordable option to Nuendo. Message last edited on8/4/2015 12:29:28 PM byjwcarney. |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: Chienworks
Date:8/5/2015 4:23:49 PM
Well, if you're not using Midi, i still think Vegas is a far better DAW than ACID. |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: Geoff_Wood
Date:8/5/2015 4:33:53 PM
Agreed. Despite the similarity in UI , just seems to flow better, and has those nifty event-alignment tools. g. Message last edited on8/5/2015 4:35:08 PM byGeoff_Wood. |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: johnsawan79
Date:8/9/2015 9:15:53 AM
I recently upgraded to Win 10, my AP7 is not adding any of my 3rd party VST plugins they are all showing under the FAILED vst's in the the plugin manager. They all used to work when I was using Win 7, I tried re-installing everything with no luck I'm stuck with its basic plugins. Any idea how to fix this issue? Message last edited on8/9/2015 9:17:06 AM byjohnsawan79. |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: mike_in_ky
Date:8/9/2015 4:40:55 PM
I have Acid Music Studio 9 and Sony Movie Studio Platinum 12. After recently upgrading Windows 7 to Windows 10 on my laptop, I had to uninstall and reinstall both products in order to get them working properly. I'm still trying to extensively work with both programs on Windows 10 to see what is not functioning correctly, if anything. So far, so good. Both seem to be trucking along. Message last edited on8/9/2015 4:41:56 PM bymike_in_ky. |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: johnsawan79
Date:8/10/2015 12:21:18 AM
Mine in AP7, last week i went through upgrade from 7 to 10, it was working fine except the windows itself is having lots of issue like freezing & hanging every now & then. So i re-installed a clean windows10, that when this issue came where most of my plugins were not loaded by AP7. After installation I got a message related to SQL 2005 is not compatible with Win 10 I believe it was from the Sony Media Manager, is it necessary to AP7? I have been experimenting with the VST location as well, I placed them in my "C:/Vstplugins" but with no luck, even took the ownership of each file did not workout. |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: mike_in_ky
Date:8/10/2015 9:22:33 AM
I have no idea whether or not SQL 5 is needed for AP7. It certainly isn't for Acid Music Studio 9, so I doubt it is for AP7. Message last edited on8/10/2015 12:59:03 PM bymike_in_ky. |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: johnsawan79
Date:8/11/2015 3:29:16 AM
I'm kind of lost already on this issue, AP7 not recognizing its own bundled plugins like Guitar Combo, Kitcore, Aria, TruePiano, & British Valve. etc.... as well as other free plugins. I doubt that this is plugin issue, its more like a bug in AP7 for those plugins works in other applications. i'm sitting duck at the moment not able to do any recording session since this shit happened. Hoping sony will check on this matter soon. |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: weevil_
Date:8/26/2015 7:02:27 AM
The ACID story is terribly sad. Amazingly innovative software in its day, miles ahead of anything else, great interface. But Sony totally misunderstood the explosion DAW market, made some terrible decisions and the app completely lost its way. Plenty of good people in these very forums were tearing their hair out, pleading with the Sony devs to listen but it all fell on deaf ears. Was incredibly disappointing to watch a great app being driven into the ground. |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: AudioVizionz
Date:8/26/2015 2:16:20 PM
I dig your view on this but i, for one, never got too bent at sony. I use ap7e every day and i get tremendous results. The only thing me (and everyone else imo ) mostly want is for them to release a 64 bit version. I know there are lots of other improvements people want. I dig that too. To reiterate what's been said before - make music (audio) with the tools you have...and hope for an update. ;) |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: weevil_
Date:8/31/2015 7:24:58 AM
Yeah Viz, I’m not really talking about what any one user wanted or didn’t want. The market was taking off in one direction and sadly Sony totally misread it and dropped the ball. The product died because of this. It’s great that a tiny handful of diehard users are happy in their bubbles. But you would have had your 64 bit version and plenty more years ago if this had not been the case. I wouldn't be holding your breath for an update. |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: b.complex
Date:9/28/2015 1:23:47 PM
I agree- If they would just update the pro version to 64 bit, I would be happy enough - that would at least allow it to remain as effective (for what it does) as my apps on my fully 64 bit system. |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: ortaxcreations
Date:10/10/2015 3:05:50 AM
Just FYI Acid Music Studio 9 and 10 can read any Acid Pro 7 files. From a few tests on my laptop (I will do it again on my main desktop computer dedicated to music), Acid Music 9 is quicker / smoother. For example: i have a loaded a full project with about 5 VSTI and a lot of effects. Switching from one synth to another in AP7 is longer than in AMS9. Today I will test Spectrasonics Omnisphere and Trillian as both of them are nearly impossible to use on AP7 Last but not least: I am very sad to see that Sony has abondoned Acid Pro. I'm currently learning Reaper and Live but I would have prefer to stick on AP7 which I know perfectly. Cheers and Peace! Message last edited on10/10/2015 3:06:35 AM byortaxcreations. |
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Subject:RE: ACID Pro no longer in development.
Reply by: AudioVizionz
Date:10/10/2015 9:40:24 AM
For me AP7e has been an incredible tool. I've written hundreds of songs and with every new plugin came new inspiration. But a series of events brought it all to the next level. Last year I bought a Steinberg ur22 and even though a code for cubase was included I disregarded it and kept working in my favorite daw. Then, a new system, os and deals I didn't anticipate finally compelled me into full 64 bit mode. But I needed/wanted a 64 bit daw. The code! Yes, that was it - cubase was the answer. It was a free download and almost a year later the version had advanced two numbers. With my advanced knowledge of Acid it took little time to get full speed into cubase and, bittersweetly, I don't anticipate much more being done in Acid. I dislike AP7e's weak midi export capability but it's worth a bit of editing to get old projects on the road to a new life, with many new ones on the horizon. Cubase is what Acid could've been, everything about it is developed for the professional, every function, elegant. i highly recommend it for any Acid user wanting to proceed to the next level...and if you do, I'll try to answer any questions, just ask. So, SCS, stick with Vegas, Catalyst and such and thanks for the memories. |