Studio Strings by AIR Music Technology orchestral string plugin interface

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Studio Strings: Orchestral String Plugin by AIR Music Technology Free Download

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Studio Strings is a virtual instrument plugin from AIR Music Technology that provides bass, cello, viola and violin sounds in orchestral, chamber and solo configurations, with nine articulations and 100 presets.

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01Overview

Studio Strings covers the four bowed string instruments of the orchestra: bass, cello, viola and violin. You can choose a full orchestra, a chamber set or solo instruments, then shape each part with articulations such as marcato, staccato and sustain. Adjustable portamento and string bend range help performances sound more natural. The plugin ships with 100 presets, and it is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS.

Best for

Orchestral hits
Solo violin lines
Symphonic string arrangements
Strings for hip-hop beats
Chamber string parts

Developer: AIR Music Technology
Category: Virtual Instruments
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Four orchestral stringed instruments: bass, cello, viola and violin
Orchestra, chamber and solo string section options
Nine instrument articulations including marcato, staccato and sustain
Adjustable portamento and string bend range
30 flavor timbre effects plus delay, EQ and reverb
100 presets covering popular string sounds
Unlocks on PC, Mac and Akai MPC/FORCE standalone hardware

03In depth

Sound Options and Articulations

Studio Strings lets you build a string section from four instruments: bass, cello, viola and violin. Each can be used as part of a full orchestra, a chamber set or on its own as a solo voice.

The plugin offers nine instrument articulations, including marcato, staccato and sustain. Adjustable portamento and string bend range give you control over how notes connect, which is useful for lead lines and slower passages.

Sound Shaping and Effects

Beyond articulations, Studio Strings includes 30 flavor timbre effects for crafting an original string sound. Delay, EQ and reverb are also built in, so you can finish a patch without leaving the plugin.

The 100 included presets cover popular string sounds and give you a starting point to edit from.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	AIR Music Technology
Type	Plugin
Category	Virtual Instruments
Formats	VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does Studio Strings support?

Studio Strings is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS.

What do I need to use Studio Strings?

You need a compatible VST 2/3, AU or AAX host, and an internet connection to authorize the software. Mac requires macOS 12 or later, and Windows requires Windows 10 or 11. The full content requires 20GB of free disk space.

Which instruments are included?

Studio Strings includes bass, cello, viola and violin. You can use them as a full orchestra, a chamber set or as solo instruments.

Can I use Studio Strings on Akai MPC or FORCE hardware?

Yes. The purchase unlocks the plugin on the Akai Professional MPC or FORCE standalone hardware as well as in your DAW, so you can move productions between the two.