AIR Mellotron

AIR pays homage to the original sampler with the new Mellotron plugin instrument. This is a re - creation of the iconic tape sample keyboard machine heard on numerous classic Rock albums. It's so well - known that many regard it as the first sampler. With AIR's over 20 years of expertise in high - quality emulation development, this instrument won't let you down. Designed for creative music production, it offers a wide range of parameters, settings, and controls to create diverse keyboard instrument sounds. Start with the built - in sound categories and explore various sound - shaping sections, especially the new Flavor section. The AIR Mellotron comes with 6 Tape Sets featuring original Flute, Choir, and Strings tape samples, providing an authentic sound. You can choose 'Dirty' or 'Cleaned' versions of the original tapes. Other sound - shaping parameters include Formant, Age, and Sample Start. There are 30 factory presets to start with and a selection of built - in effects, including the new AIR Flavor for instant lo - fi goodness.

Using the AIR Mellotron is easy. First, start with the built - in sound categories. They are a great starting point for your music creation. Then, explore the various sound - shaping sections like the new Flavor section to customize your sound. You can choose from the 6 Tape Sets to get that authentic Flute, Choir, or Strings sound. Don't forget you can pick either the 'Dirty' or 'Cleaned' versions of the original tapes. The 30 factory presets are there to give you a quick start. If you want to add some instant lo - fi goodness, use the AIR Flavor effect. As for maintenance, keep your software updated to ensure it runs smoothly. And always back up your important music projects. When you're using different sound - shaping parameters like Formant, Age, and Sample Start, play around with them to find the sound that suits your music style. Just have fun creating!