Product Detail
Air is a remarkable plugin that serves multiple purposes. For sound effects, it quickly adds depth and distance to sounds, so you don't have to re - record everything. A nearby object will sound different from a far - off one, just as in real life. When it comes to mixing, with just one knob, you can precisely simulate the distance of any sound. It applies the right EQ and distance attenuation to make audio assets mimic real - world sonic events. You can also easily adjust the presence of items in your projects, allowing instruments to breathe and mixes to shine. In Automated Dialog Replacement (ADR), Air helps create a natural - sounding distance effect, eliminating the problem of misplaced ADR. The plugin comes with great features. It includes temperature and humidity settings from various global locations like Antarctica and Death Valley, and you can enter your custom settings. It's more accurate than a simple low - pass filter, using scientifically measured frequency response values. You can see the actual frequency response applied to the sound. Control the volume over distance with the Distance Attenuation parameter. It fully integrates with Imperial and Metric units for an easy workflow. You can even use control surfaces like AVID S6 to edit its parameters. System requirements include MacOS 10.9 (Mavericks) or higher, Windows 7 SP1 or higher, a minimum dual - core CPU (4 - core or better recommended), 4GB RAM minimum (8GB or more recommended), 600MB disk space, and it supports plugin formats AAX Native, AU, VST2, VST3. AAX requires Pro Tools 11 or above.
Using Sound Particles Air is quite straightforward. First, decide which function you want to use it for - sound effects, mixing, or Automated Dialog Replacement. For sound effects, open your audio project and add the Air plugin. Then, play around with the settings to add depth and distance to your sounds. You don't need to re - record, just adjust the parameters. When mixing, turn the single knob to simulate the distance of your sounds accurately. This will automatically apply the right EQ and distance attenuation. To adjust the presence of specific items in your project, look for the relevant controls and make the changes. For ADR, simply use Air to create a natural - sounding distance effect. As for the features, if you want to use the different location settings, click on the option and select from the pre - set locations or enter your custom one. To see the frequency response, there should be a dedicated display area. Control the volume over distance using the Distance Attenuation parameter. When it comes to units, choose between Imperial and Metric according to your preference. You can use a control surface like AVID S6 by connecting it properly and then using it to edit the plugin's parameters. Regarding system requirements, make sure your computer meets the minimum specifications. Keep your operating system and software up - to - date to ensure smooth performance. If you encounter any issues, check if your plugin formats are correctly installed and if your Pro Tools version meets the AAX requirements. There's no special maintenance needed, but keep your disk space clean to avoid any potential problems.
