ACID Music Studio 10 - Steam Powered
- June 1, 2015
- MAGIX Software GmbH
Get on SteamACID Music Studio 10 is a loop-based music production software that allows for high-quality recording and editing of vocals and instruments. It offers a professional studio mixer, unlimited tracks, and compatibility with VST instruments. Users can create drum patterns, edit pitch, and export finished projects as CDs or MP3s. The software supports MIDI and offers a freeze feature for CPU-taxing instruments.
Reviews
- Great for making quick loop tracks and has excellent loop-making capacity.
- Easy to use with a fantastic tutorial system, making it suitable for beginners.
- Offers a good range of features and effects for audio production, providing good value for the price.
- The software is plagued with bugs, including issues with MIDI input and rendering.
- The user interface is outdated and can be confusing to navigate.
- Many users report installation issues and lack of support, making it frustrating to use.
- music28 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 79 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the program receives mixed reviews; while some users appreciate its affordability and ease of use for beginners and casual music creation, others criticize its limitations, particularly in recording capabilities and lack of input monitoring. Long-time users value its nostalgic appeal and versatility for remixing and editing, but many suggest that serious musicians may need to invest in more professional software for regular production work. Overall, it serves as a decent entry point for those looking to explore music production without a significant financial commitment.
“Produce professional sounding songs in minutes... and just fun!”
“If you understand how this program works, and how to import your own audio files, it is one of the greatest music editing softwares.”
“I've used it to create original music, remixes, radio show-style vignettes with dialogue and sound effects, and I even use it to produce my full-length podcast!”
“However, when I originally bought this program, I had the intention of using it to help record music - ironically, recording music is by far the weakest part of this program.”
“As a music program that is marketed as a complete package, it is repulsive to have it not have input monitoring.”
“I'll keep it and use it for letting my kids get into digital music and recording, but I expect anyone who wants to produce music on a regular basis for a living will want to spend more and get a 'real' DAW.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the stability of the product, citing persistent technical glitches and a lack of effective updates. There is a call for the new company to invest in improving the interface and overall reliability, as current issues hinder user experience.
“After a few updates, I followed the troubleshooting steps, but unfortunately, I had no luck retrieving what I paid for.”
“I really wish the company that took these products over from Sony would invest in some solid updates, a streamlined interface that looks less like it was designed in the 90s (which is kind of harsh on the eyes), and fix the annoying technical glitches.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy is heavily criticized for its intrusive nature, as users report that the game is plagued by persistent pop-up ads that disrupt the gameplay experience.
“Their products will start on their own and riddle your screen with pop-up ads.”
“The in-game purchases are excessively priced and feel exploitative.”
“It's frustrating how much you need to spend to enjoy the game fully.”
