Description

Automatically open last project on startup

Select this check box if you want to automatically reopen the project that was open the last time the application was closed. When the check box is cleared, the application starts with a blank project.

Show logo splash screen on startup

Select this check box if you want the ACID logo splash screen to be displayed when the application starts.

Use Net Notify to stay informed about Sony product updates

When this check box is selected, the software will periodically display information from Sony at startup. Clear the check box to bypass the Net Notify dialog.

Draw contents of events

Select this check box if you want to draw waveforms in events. Clearing the check box can improve performance on some systems.

Create undos for FX parameter changes

Select this check box if you want to create undos when a plug-in parameter is changed in the FX pages.

Confirm media file deletion when still in use

When this check box is selected, a message box will appear asking if you want to delete a media file that is currently in use by the project.

Close media files when ACID is not the active application

When this check box is selected, files can be edited in external editors while they are contained in events in your ACID project.

Close audio and MIDI ports when ACID is not the active application

Select this check box if you want to close audio and MIDI ports when you switch to another application. External control is also suspended when ACID is not active.

Clear the check box if you want to leave ports open. For example, if you have a MIDI keyboard routed to a soft synth, clearing the check box would allow you to continue to hear the soft synth while you’re working with a sequencer.

When you edit a clip in an external editor, audio, MIDI, and external control hardware is released regardless of the Close audio and MIDI ports when ACID is not the active application check box setting. The ports are re-enabled when focus is restored to ACID.

Enable multimedia keyboard support

When this check box is selected, you can use a multimedia keyboard to control playback of a project.

Automatically render large Wave files as Wave64

The .wav format is limited by a maximum file size of ~2GB. When this check box is selected, you can render larger files as Sony Wave64 files.

Prompt for region and marker names if not playing

When this check box is selected, an edit box is displayed so you can name markers and regions as you place them.

Create project file backups on save (.acd-bak)

When this check box is selected, backup project files are created when you open or save. Backup files are stored in the same folder as your project and use the extension .acd-bak. You can use these files to revert to a project’s previous state.

Preserve pitch for new Beatmapped tracks when tempo changes

Select the check box if you want to maintain the pitch of Beatmapped tracks when the project tempo changes.

Automatically start the Beatmapper Wizard for long files

Select the check box if you want to start the Beatmapper Wizard when you add a file that is longer than 30 seconds to your project.

Use slower updates to prevent playback clicks during editing

Select this check box if you want to update the audio engine more slowly. Selecting this option can prevent unwanted artifacts during timeline editing.

Enable autosave

Select this check box to create a temporary project file that can aid in crash recovery. This file is saved every five minutes, and your original project is not overwritten.

During normal startup and shutdown, the application cleans *.autosave.acd and *.autosave.acd-bak files from your project folder.

If you choose to restore your project when you restart the application after a crash, the *.autosave.acd file is renamed to *.restored.acd and is used as your project file.

Even after you use Save As to save your restored project, the *.restored.acd file will remain. Check your project folder occasionally and delete unneeded files.

Use SPTI Direct for CD burning

Select this check box if you want to use SPTI (SCSI Pass-Through Interface) to communicate with your CD burning drive.

Autoname extracted CD tracks

Select this check box if you want to automatically assign file names to tracks that you’ve extracted from CDs.

File names will include the CD’s identification number and track number.

Keep bypassed FX running

Select this check box if you want effects to remain open so you can bypass/enable effects with no pause for A/B testing. When the check box is cleared, effects are fully bypassed, conserving processing power.

Confirm groove deletion when still in use

When this check box is selected, a message box will appear asking if you want to delete a groove from the Groove Pool window when it is in use by the project.

Enable Windows XP theme support

When this check box is selected, the ACID window will inherit the appearance of the current theme when using Windows XP. When the check box is cleared, user interface elements will maintain the classic Windows operating system appearance.

Save media-usage relationships in active media library

When this check box is selected, the Media Manager will save information about media usage so you can perform searches for media relationships.

You can search for projects that use a media file, projects where a media file was previewed, media that was rendered with a media file, and so on.

If you want to remove media-usage relationship information from your library, click the Delete button in the Media Manager Options dialog.

Enable Media Manager

When this check box is selected, the Media Manager will start when you start ACID software.

Clear the check box to turn off the Media Manager and prevent it from starting with the application. If you’re not using the Media Manager, you may want to turn it off to conserve processing power or memory.

Allow snapping for Post-Groove Markers

When this check box is selected, groove markers in the Groove Editor will snap to the current grid spacing if snapping is enabled. Hold shift while dragging to bypass snapping.

Clear the check box if you do not want groove markers to snap to the grid.

Check .acd file type association at startup

When this check box is selected, ACID will check whether .acd, .acd-zip, and .acd-bak files are associated with ACID software and will prompt you to restore the file association if necessary.

Do not query Gracenote for CD metadata

When this check box is selected, ACID will not attempt to obtain disc information from Gracenote MusicID when you insert an audio CD.

Recently used project list

Select the check box and enter a number in the edit box if you want to list your most recently used projects at the bottom of the File menu.

Default All

Click to restore the General tab to the default settings.