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ACID Pro
What ACID Pro is
ACID Pro is a Windows digital audio workstation for loop-based production, multitrack recording, and MIDI work. Its drag-and-drop workflow brings together loops, MIDI sequences, and recorded audio. ACIDized loops automatically match a project’s key and tempo, and the product includes nearly 3 GB of royalty-free loops that users can publish without extra fees. It supports multitrack recording, advanced bussing, and mixing unlimited audio, loops, and MIDI, along with VST instruments and built-in or third-party VST audio effects. For video scoring, the timeline can preview video, and hit-point markers can be used to build tempo maps that sync music to video. The 2026 edition includes nearly 1,000 loops, one-shots, and songs, 15 song projects with more than 1,100 editable MIDI parts, and over 90 DLS instrument patches. Plans include a $12.95 a month subscription, a $69.95 a year subscription, an $89.95 as a one-time upgrade and support plan, and a $149.95, paid once perpetual license.
Who it suits
ACID Pro may suit Windows users making loop-based music, recording multitrack audio, or working with MIDI. Its video preview and tempo-map workflow may also suit users scoring music to video.
What it does well
- ACIDized loops match project key and tempo.
- Includes nearly 3 GB of royalty-free loops.
- Supports VST instruments and audio effects.
- Timeline can preview video for scoring work.
What to know first
- Windows 11 is the listed minimum operating system.
- The trial is listed for Windows only.
- A free Boris FX account is required to manage licenses, updates, and support.
Limits
ACID Pro has no free plan. The maker lists a 5-day trial note and also describes a 15-day full-featured Windows trial; paid plans include monthly, annual, upgrade-and-support, and perpetual options.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| ACID Pro Monthly Subscription | Monthly subscription · ACID Pro 2026 | $12.95 a month |
| ACID Pro Perpetual License | Perpetual license · ACID Pro | $149.95, paid once |
| ACID Pro Annual Subscription | Annual subscription · ACID Pro 2026 | $69.95 a year |
| ACID Pro Upgrade & Support Plan | Upgrade & Support Plan · ACID Pro | $89.95, paid once |
As vegascreativesoftware.com lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the ACID Pro website
- Create a free Boris FX account
- Choose a subscription, upgrade-and-support plan, or perpetual license
- Install ACID Pro on Windows 11
- Use the trial or licensed edition with included loops, MIDI, and VSTs
Verdict
ACID Pro combines loop-based composition, multitrack audio, MIDI, and video-scoring tools in a Windows workstation. Its available plans include subscriptions and a perpetual license, while the listed minimum operating system is Windows 11.
Questions
What operating system does ACID Pro support?
The listed platform is Windows, with Windows 11 shown as the minimum operating system.
Is there a free plan?
No. ACID Pro is paid, with trial access offered.
How much do the plans cost?
The listed prices are $12.95 a month, $69.95 a year, 89.95 USD once for upgrade and support, and 149.95 USD once for a perpetual license.
What content is included?
The product includes nearly 3 GB of royalty-free loops. The 2026 edition lists nearly 1,000 loops, one-shots, and songs, 15 song projects, over 1,100 editable MIDI parts, and over 90 DLS patches.
Does ACID Pro support video scoring?
Yes. Its timeline can preview video, and hit-point markers can help build tempo maps that synchronize music to video.
Facts from ACID Pro's own pages
- 2026 content
- ACID Pro 2026 includes nearly 1,000 loops, one-shots, and songs, 15 song projects, more than 1,100 editable MIDI parts, and over 90 DLS instrument patches. · vegascreativesoftware.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Account
- A free Boris FX account is required to access Boris FX versions of ACID Pro and manage licenses, updates, and support. · support.borisfx.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Audio formats
- Supported audio import and export formats include AIFF, FLAC, MP3, OGG, W64, WAV, and WMA. · vegascreativesoftware.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Audio production
- The product supports multitrack recording, advanced bussing, and mixing unlimited audio, loops, and MIDI. · vegascreativesoftware.com, 11 Oct 2026
- File formats
- Supported audio formats include AIFF, FLAC, MP3, OGG, W64, WAV, and WMA; listed video formats include AVI, WMV, and MP4 (H.264). · vegascreativesoftware.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1998 · vegascreativesoftware.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States · vegascreativesoftware.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Included content
- The 2026 edition page describes nearly 1,000 loops, one-shots, and songs, 15 song projects with 1,100+ editable MIDI parts, and 90+ DLS instrument patches. · vegascreativesoftware.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Included loops
- The product includes nearly 3 GB of royalty-free loops, and the maker says users can publish work made with them without extra fees. · vegascreativesoftware.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Loop library
- The product page says ACID Pro includes nearly 3 GB of royalty-free loops. · vegascreativesoftware.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Loop matching
- ACIDized loops automatically match a project’s key and tempo. · vegascreativesoftware.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Minimum system
- The listed minimums include a 1 GHz processor, 1 GB RAM, 700 MB for program installation, and up to 16 GB for included instruments and loops. · vegascreativesoftware.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Platform requirement
- The system requirements page lists Microsoft Windows 11; the trial page specifies Windows only. · vegascreativesoftware.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Plugins
- ACID Pro supports VSTi instruments and built-in and third-party VST audio effects. · vegascreativesoftware.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Plug-in support
- ACID Pro supports VST instruments and built-in or third-party VST audio effects. · vegascreativesoftware.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- Boris FX says it collects information such as contact and payment details, IP address, cookie data, and device information, and uses service providers as necessary to run its business. · borisfx.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy and security
- Boris FX says it uses measures including secure servers, TLS encryption for data transfers and website payments, and access controls for personal information. · borisfx.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Product
- ACID Pro is a digital audio workstation for loop-based music production, multitrack audio, and MIDI workflows. · vegascreativesoftware.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Publisher
- Boris FX announced that it acquired ACID Pro from MAGIX Software GmbH on March 30, 2026. · blog.borisfx.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Recording and mixing
- The maker describes multitrack recording, advanced bussing, and mixing of unlimited audio, loops, and MIDI. · vegascreativesoftware.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- Boris FX lists support hours as Monday–Friday, 4:00am–6:00pm EST (−5 GMT), and provides a request-submission option. · support.borisfx.com, 11 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- The stated minimum operating system is Windows 11, with a 1 GHz processor, 1 GB RAM, and 700 MB for program installation. · vegascreativesoftware.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Trial
- The maker offers a 15-day full-featured trial; its trial page says bundled loops and content are included and users can create with their own audio, VSTs, and MIDI. · vfx.borisfx.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Trial platform
- The maker lists the trial as Windows only. · vfx.borisfx.com, 11 Oct 2026
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