APPLIED ACOUSTICS SYSTEMS STRINGSTUDIO Instrukcja Użytkownika

USER MANUAL

10 IntroductionStep 2: Generating the Response key and Registering your ProductIf your computer is connected to the internet, the installer will autom

1.3 Authorization and Registration 11Figure 4: Generation of the response key on the A|A|Sserver.Step 3: Completing the unlock processThe response key

12 Introduction• You change or upgrade your operating system• You uninstall the program1.3.2 Unlocking String Studio on Mac OSGenerating the challenge

1.3 Authorization and Registration 13Figure 7: Enter your email address.Figure 8: Enter your serial number.information about yourself including your m

14 Introductionteam is able to contact you to resolve any future support issues, and notify you of product updatespromptly. This information is kept c

1.3 Authorization and Registration 15Figure 11: Final step of the unlock process. Enter your response key in the window.Generating the challenge key M

16 IntroductionFigure 12: Choose the manual unlock mode if your computer is not connected to the internet.Figure 13: Generation of the challenge key d

1.4 Getting started 171.3.3 Obtaining your response key and registering by fax or over the phone:Should you not have access to the internet, A|A|S sup

18 IntroductionMIDI Configuration• Windows - Select your MIDI port from the list in the MIDI Configuration dialog from theEdit > Preferences > MID

1.5 Getting help 191.4.3 Using String Studio as a Plug-inThe String Studio integrates seamlessly into the industry most popular multi-track recording

2Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment onthe part of Applied Acoustics Systems DVM Inc. T

20 Introduction• Bold characters are used to name modules, commands and menu names.• Italic characters are used to name controls on the interface.• Wi

Browser and Presets 212 Browser and PresetsString Studio comes with several factory presets covering a wide rangeof sounds. This collection of presets

22 Browser and PresetsCtrl-S/Apple-S shortcut. Be careful, however, as using this command will overwrite the originalpreset. In order to create a new

2.5 Defining a Default Preset 232.5 Defining a Default PresetIt is possible to define a default preset that will be loaded automatically when String Stud

24 Browser and Presets2.9 Customizing the browserThe Browser structure can be customized in various ways. New folders can be created from theFile drop

Architecture of String Studio 253 Architecture of String StudioString Studio is a synthesizer built around a String module. The graphical interface of

26 Architecture of String StudioFigure 15: Synthesis modules of String Studio (Panel B).3.1 General Signal FlowThe general architecture of String Stud

3.2 Modulation Sources 27FingerDamperFretBody of the InstrumentExcitatorStringPickupBridge orFigure 16: General representation of String Studio.Damper

28 Architecture of String Studio3.3 Output EffectAt the end of the signal path, the audio signal from the instrument is sent to the output effect stag

Parameters 294 Parameters4.1 General Functioning of the Interface4.1.1 Tweaking KnobsAll the knobs on the interface are selected by clicking on them.

Contents1 Introduction 71.1 System requirements . . . ... 71.2 Installation . . . ... 81.3

30 Parameters4.1.4 Inverting a SignalThe different modulation signals acting on the String, Excitator, Body, Termination,andFiltermodules can easily b

4.2 The String Module 31low notes which is a feature found in many keyboard instruments. Clicking on the inverter LED atthe top of the modulation knob

32 Parameters4.3 The Excitator ModuleThe String module can be played using different types of exci-tators in order to reproduce different types of ins

4.3 The Excitator Module 334.3.2 HammerThe Hammer is used to play instruments such as the piano or other percussive instruments. Withthis excitator, t

34 Parametersslip phase and moves in the opposite direction to that of the bow. When the string motion changesdirection once more, it sticks to the bo

4.5 The Damper Module 35of the Size drop-down menu from Tiny to Huge. Basically, reducing the size of the Body, shifts itsfrequency response toward hi

36 ParametersDampingMassStiffnessVelocityFigure 21: Functioning of the Damper4.6 The Termination ModuleThis module is used to model the fret/finger/str

4.7 The Geometry Module 374.7 The Geometry ModuleThe Geometry module is used to set the location of the pointof action of both the excitator and the d

38 Parameters4.9 The Distortion moduleThe Distortion module implements a simple distortion effect, suchas that found in electric guitar distortion ped

4.11 The Filter Module 39Amplitude (dB)0dBFreq Frequency (Hz)Amplitude (dB)0dBFrequency (Hz)FreqGain = −30 dBGain = 10 dBGain = 20 dBGain = 30 dB Gain

4 CONTENTS4 Parameters 294.1 GeneralFunctioningoftheInterface ... 294.1.1 Tweaking Knobs . . ... 294.1

40 ParametersThe cutoff frequency and resonance of the filters can be modulated with different modulationsources. The modulation sources include the ke

4.11 The Filter Module 414.11.2 Resonant High-Pass FilterAmplitude (dB)Frequency (Hz)0dB−3dBCutoffFrequencySlope (dB/Oct)Q=2Q=1Q=4Q=10Figure 26: Frequ

42 Parametersfrequency and to attenuate the frequencies outside of this band as shown in Figure 27. The band-width of the band-pass filter is set with

4.12 The Filter Env Module 43Amplitude (dB)Frequency (Hz)F1 F2 F3Male VoiceFemale VoiceFormant FrequenciesFigure 29: Frequency response of the formant

44 Parametersattack decay releasesustainkey pressed key released1Volt1VoltFigure 30: Response curve of an envelope generator4.13 The LFO ModuleThe LFO

4.13 The LFO Module 454.13.2 RateThere are two ways to adjust the rate, or frequency, of the output of the LFO module. If the Synccontrol is in its of

46 Parameters4.14 The Keyboard ModuleThe Keyboard module controls how the synthesizer voicesrespond to the events coming from an external MIDI keyboar

4.15 The Portamento Module 474.14.3 UnisonThe unison mode allows one to stack voices, in other words, play two or four voices for each noteplayed on t

48 Parameterswhen it is turned clockwise the depth of the vibrato will increase when the modulation wheel isused. The increase is always relative to t

4.18 The Output Effect Section 494.17.2 Rhythmic PatternsThe rhythmic pattern is shown on the Pattern display. Different rhythmic presets are availabl

CONTENTS 54.14 The Keyboard Module . ... 464.14.1 Tuning . . ... 464.14.2 Mode and Priority

50 Parameters4.18.1 The Clock ModuleThis module is used to control the tempo of the different effects of the output section as well asthat of the LFO

4.18 The Output Effect Section 51The Delay drop down menu is used to choose between different delay algorithms. The effectcan be synchronized to the C

52 ParametersIn the first configuration, the Chorus module is first applied, then the Delay and finally theReverb module. In the second configuration, the

Toolbar 535 ToolbarThe toolbar at the top of the String Studio interface allows you to monitor important informationrelated to your current set-up.5.1

54 Toolbar5.7 MIDI LEDThe red MIDI LED toggles when a MIDI signal is received by the String Studio. This is very usefulto see if String Studio is rece

Audio and MIDI Settings 556 Audio and MIDI SettingsThis chapter explains how to select the audio and MIDI devices used by String Studio as well ashow

56 Audio and MIDI Settings• Move a knob or slider on your MIDI controller (this can be a keyboard, a knob box, or anydevice that sends MIDI). This wil

6.2 MIDI Settings 57• Click on the OK button and the link appears in the list of controllers linked to the control.• Click on the OK button again to c

58 Audio and MIDI Settings6.3 Audio Control PanelTo launch the audio configuration panel, choose Audio Control Panel under Preferences of theEdit menu

6.4 Latency Settings 59In order to optimize the resources allocated to the calculation of audio by String Studio,itispossible to decrease the ratio of

6 CONTENTS6 Audio and MIDI Settings 556.1 Audio Device Settings . ... 556.2 MIDI Settings . . . . ...

60 Using the String Studio as a Plug-In7 Using the String Studio as a Plug-InString Studio is available in VST, DXi, AudioUnit and RTAS (for Mac OS on

7.6 Saving Projects 617.6 Saving ProjectsWhen saving a project in a host sequencer, information on the position of all the controls on theinterface, t

62 Quick reference to commands and shortcuts8 Quick reference to commands and shortcutsFile MenuCommand Windows Mac OS DescriptionNew Folder. . . Appl

Quick reference to commands and shortcuts 63Edit MenuCommand Windows Mac OS DescriptionUndo Ctrl+Z Apple+Z Undo last commandRedo Ctrl+Y Apple+Shift+Z

64 Quick reference to commands and shortcutsEdit/Preferences Menu on Windows, String Studio/Preferences on Mac OSCommand Windows Mac OS DescriptionGen

License Agreement 659 License AgreementIMPORTANT! CAREFULLY READ ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREE-MENT BEFORE OPENING THIS PACKAGE. OPENING

66 License Agreement5. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLI-CABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL AAS BE LIABLE TO THE LICENSEE OR

License Agreement 67rendered inoperative but the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.9. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement is t

Indexadsr, 27, 43architecture, 25arpeggiator, 48latch, 49pattern, 48rate, 49rhythmic pattern, 49synchronization, 49ASIO drivers, 58audio, 55audio confi

INDEX 69priority, 46sustain pedal, 46tuning, 46unison, 47knobs, 29tweaking, 29latency, 58legato, 47level, 52lfo, 27, 44fade-in, 45rate, 45wave shape,

Introduction 71 IntroductionThe String Studio is a synthesizer dedicated to the emulation of string instruments. The synthesizeris entirely based on t

70 INDEXshortcuts, 62signal flow, 25soundboard, 34standalone mode, 17string, 31sustain pedal, 46synchronization, 49, 50system requirements, 7terminatio

8 Introduction• MIDI Keyboard (recommended)Keep in mind that the computational power required by the String Studio depends on the num-ber of voices of

1.3 Authorization and Registration 91.3.1 Unlocking String Studio on Windows XPStep 1: Generating the challenge keyAfter launching the installer for t