User Guide

CHP. 6 USING THE CHOPPER
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When the increment length is less than the length of the selection, ACID overlaps the selections as you
insert them in the track view.
Creating increments
1.
Verify that the Link Arrow to Selection button ( ) is toggled off and the increment arrow is displayed in
black.
2.
Drag the point of the arrow to configure an increment of the desired length.
Tip:
While dragging the increment arrow, the Choppers
middle status value temporarily displays the length of the
increment.
Creating increments of a specific musical length
The increment shortcut menu, like the selection shortcut menu, allows you to create increments that
correspond to the specified musical length.
1.
Verify that the Link Arrow to Selection button ( ) is toggled off and the increment arrow is displayed in
black.
2.
Right-click the increment arrow and choose the desired musical value from the shortcut menu. The
increment length is automatically configured to the selected value in both the Chopper and the track
view.
Creating increments of a custom musical length
1.
Verify that the Link Arrow to Selection button ( ) is toggled off and the increment arrow is displayed in
black.
2.
Right-click the increment arrow and choose Custom from the shortcut menu. The Custom Length dialog
appears.
3.
Choose the desired increment format from the drop-down menu.
4.
Enter an appropriate value in the adjacent box and click OK. The increment length is automatically
configured to the selected value in both the Chopper and the track view.
Note:
It is possible to set an increment value that results in
the increment arrow extending beyond the scope of the
Chopper. If this occurs, an accurate depiction of the
increment still appears in the track view.
Increment less than selection
Selection overlaps when inserted three times