User Guide

CHP. 6 USING THE CHOPPER
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5. From the Tem p l a t e drop-down list, choose a template for rendering the file, or click Custom to create
custom rendering settings. For more information, see Creating custom rendering settings on page 55.
6. Click Save.
ACID saves the selection and adds the file as a loop to a new track in the project.
Using the Chopper with one-shots
Selections of loops and Beatmapped files transfer flawlessly between the Chopper and the track view because
the beats are clearly identified. However, one-shot files present more of a problem. You can use the following
method to create accurate single-hit selections in one-shot files.
1. Verify that ACID’s snapping options are active. If snapping is not active, choose Snapping from the
Options menu and choose Enable from the submenu, or press .
2. Verify that the Link Arrow to Selection button ( ) is selected.
3. Create a selection of the desired musical length in the Chopper. For more information, see Creating
selections of a specific musical length on page 88.
4. From the Options menu, choose Snapping, and choose Enable from the submenu, or press to toggle all
snapping options off.
5. Click the Link Arrow to Selection button ( ) to toggle the linking option off. You can now adjust the
selection without changing the increment.
6. Drag the middle of the increment arrow to reposition selection length in the Chopper.
7. Use the mouse and/or keyboard to fine-tune the selection. The increment arrow does not change.
8. Insert the desired selection data in the track view. For more information, see Inserting selections in the track
view on page 90.
9. Repeat steps six through eight to insert all desired selections in the track view.
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