Studio Strings - Audio software AIR - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Audio Software (Virtual Instrument Plugin)
Brand	AIR Music Technology
Model	Studio Strings
Category	Orchestral Strings Plugin
Format	VST, AU, AAX (compatible with MPC Software)
Operating Systems	Windows, macOS
System Requirements	Visit airmusictech.com for details
Installation Method	Download .exe (Windows) or .pkg (macOS), sign in, activate with serial key
Main Engine	Advanced four-part sample-based string ensemble
Sample Sets	Orchestral, chamber, and solo strings (Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass)
Legato Engine	Intelligent legato with adjustable speed and velocity splits
Built-in Effects	Flavor (timbre, flutter, monofy), Vinyl (distortion, noise), EQ (4-band), Delay (with resonance), Reverb (6 modes)
Polyphony	Up to 50 voices
String Styles	Sustain, Marcato, Staccato (down/up), Pizzicato (1+2), Tremolo
Controls	Setup, Players, Sound, Legato, Effects sections with virtual keyboard and tap tempo
Pitch Bend Range	0-12 semitones, also 12Q, Harm, 24
Envelope	Attack (0 ms - 32 s), Decay (0 ms - 32 s), Sustain (0-100%), Release (0 ms - 32 s)
Filter	Cutoff (0-100%), Cutoff Velocity (0-127)
Modulation	Modwheel and Aftertouch control Volume and Vibrato
Presets	Factory presets included; user can load/save custom presets
Activation	Up to three devices per serial key; 10-day free trial available
Dimensions (Physical)	Not applicable (software)
Weight	Not applicable (software)
Power Supply	No external power required (powered by computer)
Cleaning & Maintenance	Not applicable (software)
Safety Warnings	None (software)
Spare Parts & Repairability	Not applicable (software)

Frequently Asked Questions - Studio Strings AIR

How do I install AIR Studio Strings?

Download the .exe (Windows) or .pkg (macOS) file and double-click it. Follow the on-screen instructions. After installation, open the plugin, sign in with your inMusic Brands Profile, and activate using the serial key.

What are the system requirements?

Visit airmusictech.com for the latest system requirements and compatibility information. The plugin works on Windows and macOS.

Can I try the plugin before buying?

Yes, you can click 10-Day Trial in the activation window for a fully featured trial. Alternatively, click Try Unlicensed to explore with intermittent audio alerts.

How do I change the legato speed?

In the Legato section, adjust the Slow Legato and Fast Legato time parameters. The speed split is controlled by the Speed Split velocity slider.

What string sizes and styles are available?

Sizes: Orchestral, Chamber, Solo. Styles: Sustain, Marcato, Staccato (Down+Up, Down, Up), Pizzicato (1+2, 1, 2), Tremolo. Select from the Players view.

How do I use the built-in effects?

Go to the Effects section. Enable each effect (Flavor, EQ, Delay, Reverb) using the toggle button. Adjust parameters like Depth, Time, Mix, etc. For details, see the manual.

How many voices can I play at once?

The Poly parameter controls polyphony, adjustable from 1 to 50 voices. Set it in the Players section.

Can I save my own presets?

Yes, click the Menu icon and select Save Preset. Load presets via Load Preset or use the preset drop-down list.

How do I connect a MIDI controller?

In the Setup section, click Settings and enable your MIDI input device under Active MIDI Inputs. For Bluetooth MIDI, click the Bluetooth icon and pair your device.

What is the pitch bend range?

Set Pitch Bend Range from 0 to 12 semitones, or choose 12Q (octave), Harm (harmonics), or 24 (two octaves) in the Sound section.

USER MANUAL Studio Strings AIR

Thank you for purchasing the AIR Studio Strings plugin instrument. AIR Studio Strings is the brand-new orchestral strings instrument, bringing the rich and elegant sounds of orchestral, chamber, and solo strings inside your MPC. Create beautifully articulated masterpieces from a powerful sampled library featuring combined and individual strings, including Violin, Cello, Bass, and Viola.

This instrument includes:

• Advanced four-part, sample-based string ensemble engine.
• Orchestral, chamber, and solo sample sets.
• Unique, intelligent legato engine.
  • Four built-in AIR effects: Flavor, EQ, Delay, and Reverb.

This user guide explains how to use your plugin instrument. For more information on using other parts of the MPC software or hardware, please consult the respective MPC Software User Guide and MPC hardware User Guide.

System Requirements & Product Support

For complete system requirements and compatibility information, visit airmusictech.com.

For technical support, visit support.airmusictech.com.

Installation

1. Double-click the .exe (Windows) or .pkg (macOS) file you downloaded. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
2. Open the plugin application.
3. Click Sign In to sign into your inMusic Brands Profile using your Internet browser. If you do not have an inMusic Brands Profile yet, you will be prompted to create one.
4. Once you have signed in, click Activate in the plugin window to enter your serial key to unlock the plugin. You can unlock each plugin on up to three devices at a time.
5. If you do not have a serial key, you can click Try Unlicensed to explore the plugin with intermittent audio alerts. You can also click 10-Day Trial to initiate a free, fully featured trial of the plugin for 10 days.
   If you would like to purchase a serial key, click the link to purchase a license at profile.inmusicbrands.com.

Operation

Overview

Setup Section

Global Controls, Players Controls

Sound Controls

Legato Controls

Effects Controls

Setup Section

1. Keyboard: Click this icon to enable or disable the virtual keyboard. When enabled, you can click these keys to input notes, or view notes being played on an external MIDI device.

2. Tempo: Displays the current plugin tempo. To change the tempo:

3. Click the number and use your keyboard to input a new value.

4. Click and drag the tempo value up or down using your cursor.

5. Click the Tap button at regular intervals.

6. Settings: Click this icon to open the Settings window, where you can set the following parameters:

7. Output: Click this drop-down menu to select an audio hardware driver in your computer system. Click the Test button to play a test tone for checking your audio output settings. (Careful! You should lower the volume on your audio system beforehand.)

8. Sample Rate: Click this drop-down menu to select the desired sample rate for your project. This depends on the available sample rates of the type of MPC hardware you are using or of your audio interface (i.e., select 96000 Hz only if your interface allows a 96 kHz sample rate).
9. Audio Buffer Size: Click this drop-down menu to set your audio system's latency. Lower values result in a more immediate playing response but also more CPU consumption. If you are working with larger projects, this may cause audible clicks and pops. Higher values are more CPU-friendly but can produce more delay between pressing a pad and hearing the corresponding sound. The ideal audio buffer size also depends on your computer's CPU performance. Experiment with this to find the best setting for your system.
10. Active MIDI Inputs: Displays available MIDI input devices. To enable a device, check the box next to its name.

11. Bluetooth MIDI: Click this icon to open your system's Bluetooth settings menu, where you can select a Bluetooth-enabled MIDI device to control the plugin.

12. Menu: Click this icon to open the menu, where you can find the following options:

13. Scale: Click here to select a value to scale the plugin window to a new size.

14. Load Preset: Click here to load a saved preset.
15. Save Preset: Click here to save the current preset.
16. Open User Guide: Click here to open this User Guide.

17. About: Click here to view plugin version information.

18. Preset: Click this drop-down menu to view the list of included plugin presets. You can also click the up and down arrows next to this field to move to the previous or next preset.

Players

All parameters in this view except Size and Style can be adjusted in any other plugin view.

Parameter	Description	Value	Range
Players Type of string instrument sound or sounds. All, Violin, Viola, Cello,Bass
Size Number of instruments emulated. Orchestral, Chamber,Solo
Style Style of string playing. Sustain, Marcato,Staccato Down+Up,Staccato Down, Staccato Up, Pizzicato 1+2,Pizzicato 1, Pizzicato 2,Tremolo
Poly Number of available voices. 1-50
Level Overall volume level of the plugin. -inf - 0.0 - +6.0 dB
Dynamics Adjust the dynamic range between soft and loud notes. At low values, the dynamic range is reduced;at high values, the dynamic range is expanded.			0-100%
Formant Decreases or increases resonant frequencies toadjust the timbre of the sound.			-12 - 0 - +12
Sample Start	Starting point of the sample.		0-100%
Width	Stereo width of the sound.		0-100%

Sound

Parameter	Description	Value	Range
Pitch Bend Range	Number of semitones shifted up or down when pitch bend if applied. Select 12Q to apply distinct notes up and down an octave when using the pitch wheel. Select Harm to apply distinct harmonic notes up and down when using the pitch wheel.		0-12, 12Q, Harm, 24
Vibrato Speed	Rate of vibrato modulation. 0-100%
Envelope Attack	Length of time for the note to reach full level. 0 ms - 32.00 s
	Decay	gth Left time for the note to reach sustain level. 0 ms - 32.00 s
Sustain Level	of the sound while the note is held. 0-100%
	Release	gth Right time for the note to dissipate when released. 0 ms - 32.00 s
Modwheel Volume	Amount of influence the mod wheel has on volume control. At 0, the mod wheel has no control over volume. At 100, the volume will be all the way down at the mod wheel center and increase as you move it up or down.		0-100%
	Vibrato	Amount of vibrato applied by the mod wheel.	0-100%
Aftertouch	Volume	Amount of control aftertouch has on volume control. At 0, aftertouch has no control over volume. At 100, the volume will be all the way down when aftertouch is 0 and increase as aftertouch is increased.	0-100%
	Vibrato	Amount of vibrato applied by aftertouch. 0-100%
Filter	Cutoff	Filter cutoff frequency.	0-100%
	Cutoff Velo	Velocity level up to which the filter cutoff is applied.	0-127

Legato

Parameter	Description	Value
Legato Enables or disables legato, which blends one note to the next. When enabled, the parameters below become available.		Off, On
Slow Legato Length of legato time between notes below the Velocity level.		0 ms – 1.00 s
Fast Legato Length of legato time between notes above the Velocity level.		0–200 ms
Speed Velocity	Note-of-speed velocity level at which legato/glide time is split into a slow and fast ranges.You can also adjust this by dragging the Speed slider.	0–127
Legato Note	Lowest State at which legato is applied. C-2 – G8
Portamento Velocity	Note-on velocity level below which portamento glide is enabled.When set to Always, portamento glide is enabled for all velocities.You can also adjust this by dragging the Porta slider.	0–127, Always
Slow Portamento	Length of pitch gliding between notes below the Speed Split Velocity level.	0 ms – 1.00 s
Fast Portamento	Length of pitch gliding between notes above the Speed Split Velocity level.	0–360 ms
Max Up Maximum number of semitones above original note where portamento is enabled.		1–36
Max Down Maximum number of semitones below original note where portamento is enabled.		1–36
Crossfade Applies a fade-in-fade-out between the original note and the glide note.		Off, On

Effects

Parameter
Description
Value
Range

Flavor Use the button in the upper-left corner of this section to enable or disable the flavor effect.		Off, On
Timbre Selects an emulation type to color the sound.		Varies
Timbre Depth Amount of timbre emulation applied to the sound. 0–100%
Flutter Amount of speed fluctuation of the sound playback. 0–100%
Monofy Reduces the stereo spread of the sound to mono. 0–100%
Vinyl Distortion Amount of vinyl distortion noise applied to the signal.		0–100%
Vinyl Noise Amount of vinyl noise such as clicks and pops applied to the signal.		0–100%
EQ Use the button in the upper-left corner of this section to enable or disable the EQ effect.		Off, On
Low	Amount of attenuation or boost applied to the low frequency band.	-12.0 – 0.0 – +12.0 dB
Low Mid	Amount of attenuation or boost applied to the low-mid frequency band.	-20.0 – 0.0 – +20.0 dB
High Mid	Amount of attenuation or boost applied to the high-mid frequency band.	-20.0 – 0.0 – +20.0 dB
High	Amount of attenuation or boost applied to the high frequency band.	-12.0 – 0.0 – +12.0 dB

Parameter	Description	Value	Range
Delay Use the button in the upper-left corner of this section to enable or disable delay.			Off, On
Time Amount of time between the dry signal and the delayed signal.			1/16 – 16/4
Mix Wet/dry amount of the delay effect. 0–100%
	L|R	Re Ratio the delay Time in either the Left or Right stereo field. This is useful for creating offset, panned delays.	50:100 – 100:100 – 100:50
	Feedback	Amount of signal fed back into the delay line. 0–100%
Reso LP Freq	Low pass frequency for feedback resonance. 100 – 16000 Hz
Reso Bell Freq	Center frequency for feedback resonance. 100 – 16000 Hz
	Reso	Amount gain applied to Chain resonant frequency.	0–100%
Reverb	Use the button in the upper-left corner of this section to enable or disable the spring reverb effect.		Off, On
	Mode	Type of reverb effect applied.	Soft, Bright, Studio, Chamber, Hall, Ambient
	Time	Length of reverb tail.	0.3 – 60.00 s
Mix Wet/dry amount of the reverb effect.		0–100%

Trademarks and Licenses

AIR Music Technology is a trademark of inMusic Brands, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. macOS is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

All other product or company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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