working with samples in ACID

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How can I map specific wav files stored on the computer to be triggered by my external keyboard MIDI controller for use in tracks? Once this is done and a track is created using those samples, there will be no need to keep the external controller connected for playback of the track, because both the MIDI commands and the audio will be saved in the ACID project, right?
Also, how can I create my own "VST" instruments based on personally captured samples, VS. commercial VST instruments? Finally, what are some of the best VST drum kits available? [acoustic kits to be used in hiphop production] ...thanks much
 
#1
I would use Battery 2 (or 3) by Native Instruments.

http://www.native-instruments.com/index.php?id=battery3&ftu=ee0ae81016cbbc7

I don't have my music computer in front of me at the moment, but you would set it up, in Acid, sorta like this...

Insert softsynth

choose Battery

Load the specific wav. files onto the Battery panes (keyboard "notes").

Setup Acid to record MIDI, not AUDIO.

Play and record your music.

You might need to QUANTITIZE your samples in Acid. (I don't know what kind of music you are making).

Then, if you want, you can convert your recorded midi song (that uses triggered samples) into a WAV. file.

Render To New Track (I think it's Ctrl-M).

#2
Yes ALL of the information will be in Acid. So, yes, you can disconnect your keyboard.

#3
Once again, use Battery.

#4
Look at...
ProSample series
Prosession series
DrumKitFromHell
BigFuckinDrums
Or....
do some drumkit trades with your friends (I am not condoning this, I am just offerring a different type of solution to a problem).
 
reason is also a good choice esp. if your doing hip hop.
 
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