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Arturia ACID V User Manual

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USER MANUAL
_ACID V

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Arturia ACID V Specifications

General IconGeneral
EngineVirtual Analog
Audio OutputsStereo Output
EffectsDelay, Reverb, Distortion, Phaser, Chorus
CompatibilityAAX, Audio Unit
WaveformsSawtooth, Square, Triangle
EnvelopesADSR
LFOs2 LFOs with multiple waveforms
System Requirements4GB RAM, 2GHz CPU
Plugin FormatsVST, AU, AAX
MIDIFull MIDI support

Summary

Introduction

1. Welcome to Acid V!

The Fall and Rise of the TB-303

Details the history and resurgence of the Roland TB-303 Bass Line synthesizer.

Why a Virtual 303?

Explains the benefits and key advantages of using the Acid V software emulation.

Acid V Feature Summary

Lists the main sonic and functional capabilities of the Acid V virtual instrument.

Ten TB-303 Tracks to Check Out

Suggests influential music tracks featuring the TB-303 for listener inspiration.

2. Activation and First Start

Register, Activate, and Install Acid V

Step-by-step process for registering, activating, and installing the Acid V software.

Initial Setup for Stand-Alone Use

Configuration of audio and MIDI settings for using Acid V as a standalone application.

Playing Acid V for the First Time

Instructions for basic interaction and testing of Acid V after installation.

3. Main Controls

Common Control Behaviors

Details common interactions like value pop-ups, parameter descriptions, fine adjustment, and double-click defaults.

Core Sound Controls

Explains the main synth engine parameters: Waveform, Pitch, Cutoff, Resonance, Env Mod, Decay, Accent, and envelope.

Sub Oscillator

Covers controls for the sub-oscillator, including Octave, Waveform, and Volume.

Vibrato

Details the Vibrato controls for Speed and Amount, applied to specific sequence steps.

Distortion Section

Explains the Drive knob, Dry/Wet balance, and available distortion algorithm types.

The Pattern Panel

Describes the interface for pattern playback, including mode buttons, Hold, legato, and pattern info display.

Advanced Voice Parameters

Details advanced sound shaping options like Bass Boost, PW, Accent Attack, Cutoff Range, Pitch Tracking, Noise Gain, and Clipper.

4. Advanced View Part 1 - Sequencer

Sequencer Mode

Explains how to select and manage the sequencer and its lock function.

Creating or Editing a Sequence

Covers graphical pattern creation: length, steps, octave, randomizers, accents, slides, and vibrato.

Sequence Management

Details saving, sharing, clearing, and duplicating patterns within the sequencer.

Sequence Browser

Explains how to search, load, and import sequencer patterns.

Sequence Scales

Covers setting musical scales and custom scales to influence sequence notes.

Rate and Gate Time

Explains tempo synchronization options for Rate and the function of Gate Time.

Swing

Details the Swing control for adding rhythmic feel to patterns.

Note Playback Order

Describes different sequence playback modes: Forward, Backward, Forward Backward, and Random.

Steps and Shift

Explains step count adjustment and pattern transposition/rotation.

Polymetric Mode

Covers Polymetric mode for independent step length control and Polymetric reset.

Transmutation

Explains the Generate and Density functions for altering sequence characteristics.

Arpeggiator Mode

Details how the sequencer functions as an arpeggiator, including note input and playback order.

5. Advanced View Part 2 - Modulators

Assigning a Modulator

Explains how to assign modulators to parameters and control modulation amounts.

How Modulators Work

Details modulator creation using breakpoints and grab handles, and available modulation presets.

Modulator Polarity, Mode, and Retrigger

Explains Polarity, Mode (One/Loop/Run), and Retrigger events for modulator behavior.

Modulator Rate and Tempo Sync

Covers setting modulator rate with tempo sync options and the Scale parameter.

6. Advanced View Part 3 - Effects

Effects Routing

Describes the serial signal flow for effects within Acid V.

Selecting an Effect

Details how to choose from the 17 available effects categorized into five types.

Effect Presets and Copying

Explains using factory presets, saving custom presets, and copying effects between slots.

Effect Types Overview

Introduces individual effect types, parameters like Dry/Wet, and tempo sync options.

Reverb

Details the Reverb effect parameters: HPF, LPF, Pre-delay, Decay, Size, Damping, and MS Mix.

Delay Effects

Covers Delay, Tape Echo, and PS Delay parameters for creating echo and pitch-shifting effects.

Compressor and Multiband Compressor

Explains Compressor and Multiband Compressor parameters for dynamic range control.

Filter Effects

Details the Multi Filter and Param EQ effects for tone shaping.

Distortion and Bitcrusher

Covers Distortion and Bitcrusher effects for adding grit and lo-fi character.

Modulation Effects

Explains Super Unison, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, and Stereo Pan effects for sonic movement.

7. User Interface

Upper Toolbar Overview

Describes the Main Menu, Preset Browser access, output volume, Advanced View, and Gear icon.

Lower Toolbar Overview

Details the Control Description display, Hold duplicate, Undo/Redo/History, CPU Meter, and Macro controls.

Side Panel Introduction

Introduces the Side Panel containing Settings, MIDI, Macros, and Tutorials tabs.

Settings Tab

MIDI Channel

Selects the MIDI channel(s) on which Acid V will receive MIDI input.

Enable Accessibility

Grants access to computer's system-level accessibility tools for Acid V.

Accent Velocity Threshold

Sets the velocity sensitivity for triggering accents in Ext mode.

MIDI Tab

MIDI Controller Menu

Selects the MIDI controller and loads templates for Arturia or third-party devices.

MIDI Config Menu

Manages MIDI maps by saving, loading, or deleting controller assignment setups.

Assigning and Unassigning Controls

Details the process of mapping MIDI controller elements to Acid V parameters.

MIDI Channel, CC, and Min/Max Values

Explains MIDI channel, CC numbers, and scaling values for parameter assignments.

MIDI Parameter Menu

Provides options for assignment modes (Absolute, Relative) and parameter changes.

Reserved MIDI CC Numbers

Lists reserved MIDI CC numbers that cannot be reassigned to controls.

Macros Tab

Macro Slots

Details selecting and renaming the four available Macro slots.

Making Macros

Explains assigning parameters to Macros and scaling their Min/Max values.

Macro Curves

Covers customizing curves to control parameter response when turning a Macro knob.

Tutorials Tab

8. The Preset Browser

Search and Results

Explains how to search for presets using text strings and filtering by type or style.

Using Tags as a Filter

Details filtering presets by Types, Styles, and Banks for efficient browsing.

Search Results Window

Covers sorting presets, clearing tags, liking presets, and shuffling results.

Sidebar Navigation

Explains navigating the sidebar for Sound Banks, Favorites, and Playlists.

Preset Info and Editing

Details viewing and editing preset information, including tags, comments, and organizational options.

Preset Selection Methods

Describes alternative ways to select presets via drop-down menus and type-based submenus.

Macro Knobs Overview

Introduces the Macro knobs and their function in controlling multiple parameters.

Playlists Management

Covers creating, adding, reordering, removing, and managing playlists and songs.

9. Software License Agreement

Software Ownership

Defines Arturia's ownership of the SOFTWARE and its media, stating the license is not a sale.

Grant of License

Outlines Arturia's non-exclusive license terms for software use, prohibiting leasing or sub-licensing.

Activation of the Software

Explains compulsory activation and registration for license control and protection against copying.

Support, Upgrades and Updates after Product Registration

Details support availability, upgrades, and updates contingent on product registration.

No Unbundling

Prohibits modifying or unbundling software components for redistribution or resale.

Assignment of Rights

Specifies conditions for transferring software usage rights to another person.

Upgrades and Updates

Clarifies requirements for using upgrades/updates and the expiration of support for prior versions.

Limited Warranty

States warranty limitations for software media defects and implied warranties.

Remedies

Defines Arturia's liability and customer remedies for software defects, including warranty void conditions.

No Other Warranties

Excludes all other warranties, expressed or implied, not covered by the limited warranty.

No Liability for Consequential Damages

Limits Arturia's liability for indirect or consequential damages arising from software use.

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