Air Music Tech MELLOTRON Virtual Instruments User Guide
- June 10, 2024
- AIR Music Tech
Table of Contents
Air Music Tech MELLOTRON Virtual Instruments User Guide
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the AIR Mellotron plugin instrument. The AIR Mellotron plugin is a recreation of the legendary tape sample keyboard machine featured on countless classic Rock albums. This plugin instrument version is designed for fresh, creative music production with a wide array of parameters, settings, and controls to craft an expansive range of keyboard instrument sounds. Start with the six sound categories and venture off into a wide variety of sound shaping sections, notably, the new Flavor section. Add different effects like Flutter or Noise to give your Mellotron Keyboards more texture and character for a new classic sound that is truly your own. This user guide explains the features and functions of the plugin instrument. For more information on using this plugin with other software, please refer to your software’s documentation for adding and using plugin instruments.
System Requirements & Product Support
For complete system requirements and compatibility information, visit
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For technical support, visit support.airmusictech.com.
Installation
- Double-click the .exe (Windows) or .pkg (macOS) file you downloaded. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
- Open the plugin application.
- Click Sign In to sign into your in Music Brands Profile using your Internet browser. If you do not have an in Music Brands Profile yet, you will be prompted to create one.
- 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.
- 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
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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.
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Tempo: Displays the current plugin tempo. To change the tempo:
• Click the number and use your keyboard to input a new value.
• Click and drag the tempo value up or down using your cursor.
• Click the Tap button at regular intervals. -
Settings: Click this icon to open the Settings window, where you can set the following parameters:
• Output: 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.)
• 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).
• 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.
• Active MIDI Inputs: Displays available MIDI input devices. To enable a device, check the box next to its name.
• 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. -
Info: Click this icon to display the plugin version information.
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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.
FX Toggle and Global Controls
Synth Controls
FX Controls
Trademarks and Licenses
AIR Music Technology is a trademark of in Music 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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