The package contains two programs, Acid Style 2.0 and Sound Forge XP 4.5 . Acid Style allows the mixing of sound and music files. Sound Forge allows you to record and edit individual sound and music files. Installation Each of the two programs has their own Installation CD and is installed separately. The installation for both programs was simple and straightforward.
Software updates are available on the web site.
I downloaded and installed one update, which was a breeze. ACID Style comes with over 800 musical instrument and sound effect files with guitars, bases, keyboards, drums, special effects, transitions, button clicks, etc. If you have the audio preview option on and click on one of these files, also known as loops, the program plays the first part of the clip so you can decide if you want to use it. If you decide to use it, drag the loop into the editing area to the place on the time line where you want it to start. You can have up to eight of these loops in areas that are aligned vertically and called tracks.