User Guide

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LEARNING THE SOUND FORGE WORKSPACE CHP. 4
ACID Loop Creation Tools toolbar
The ACID Loop Creation Tools toolbar contains buttons corresponding to commands used when creating
audio loops for Sonic Foundry’s ACID products. For more information, see Creating loops for ACID on page
218.
Tempo window
The ACID Loop Creation Tools toolbar also contains a Tempo window. This window calculates and displays
the ACID project’s tempo as if the current selection represents a complete measure.
Play Device toolbar
The Play Device toolbar allows you to choose a playback device on the fly.
Play Device drop-down list
Choose a playback device from the drop-down list. Use the Play Device drop-down list as a shortcut for
choosing
Preferences from the Options menu and choosing a Playback device on the Wave tab.
Displays the Edit ACID Properties dialog. Shifts the current selection to the left so the
current start point becomes the end point.
Calculates the musical tempo (beats per
minute) based upon the current selection.
Shifts the current selection to the right so the
current end point becomes the start point.
Doubles the size of the current selection. Moves the current selection to the opposite
end of the file.
Divides the current selection in half. Toggles the selection grid line display on/off.
Tempo Window
Selection Grid Lines
Rotate Audio
Shift Selection Right
Shift Selection Left
Halve Selection
Double Selection
Edit Tempo
Edit ACID Properties
Play Device drop-down list