The AeroBand Guitar can be used as a USB MIDI controller, allowing you to play virtual instruments on your computer. By connecting it to a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) or VST instruments, you can access thousands of high-quality sounds, including pianos, guitars, strings, synthesizers, drums, and more.
We will now introduce mainstream, secure, free, and user-friendly DAWs and VST plugins to facilitate multitimbral exploration.
Please Note:
- For future music creation and production, we recommend using your DAW’s built-in sounds. This allows you to become familiar with the DAW’s workflow while exploring different tones.
- If you don’t need music creation features, you can use VST instruments directly.
1. Using the DAW Built-in Instrument
1.1 Connecting the AeroBand Guitar
- Locate two ports on the AG: 6.5mm audio Output and Type-C.
- Connect the Type-C port to your computer using a USB cable.
1.2 Using Free DAWs
1.2.1 FL Studio Trial (Mac/Windows)
1. Download:
- Visit https://www.image-line.com/fl-studio-download, click "Try For Free" → Select OS →This process does not require email registration. The download starts automatically in the background when you click "Download".
2. Installation:
- Open the installer → Click "Next" → "I Agree".
- Choose "All users".
- Follow prompts, and click "Next".
- Set installation path (default recommended).
Wait for the process to complete, then click “Next” > “Next” > “Finish” to complete the setup.
3. Load VST:
- Launch FL Studio → close the welcome screen.
- Press F6 or select "View Channel Rack". You can also open it by clicking the button on the toolbar above.
- Click"+" for adding an instrument.
- Choose the instruments under "Synth Classic" → Select "FLEX" (or other instruments).
- Choose your preferred tone.
4. MIDI/ Audio Setup:
- Go to Options → Audio Settings.
- Select an audio device. FL Studio provides its own ASIO driver. If it works properly, you can simply choose the default device.
- Click "MIDI", Enable"AeroBand Midi" Only.
5. Complete settings. Select the instrument that was just added, play the AeroBand Guitar, and check if there is sound.
Note: It is recommended to lower the guitar volume during the performance.
1.2.2 Cakewalk (Windows Only)
1. Download:
- Visit https://www.cakewalk.com/sonar → Click "Download for Windows".
2. Installation:
- Run the installer → Click "Next"×3 times.
- Click "Install".
- Click "Finish", and after that, it will launch Cakewalk.
- Log in/ register via Cakewalk Product Center.
- Click "Install", install "Cakewalk by BandLab", and "Cakewalk Studio Instruments".
- Open "Cakewalk BandLab" after the installation is successful.
3. Load Instruments:
- New Project → Click "Basic".
- Click "+" → Instrument → Select piano/bass/drum/strings.
4. MIDI/ Audio Setup:
- Click "Edit" > "Preferences".
- Set the playback device. Adjust buffer size (256 samples recommended).
- Click "MIDI" → "Devices" → Tick "AeroBand Midi".
5. After setting up, check if it can produce sound; then you can start playing.
2. Using Free VST Plugins
2.1 Spitfire LABS (Gather various tones into one)
1. Download:
- Visit https://labs.spitfireaudio.com/ → "Start free trial".
- Click "Continue without subscribing", then register or log in.
- Download OS-compatible version.
2. Installation:
- Run installer
- Click "Next" > "I accept the agreement" > "Next".
- Select plugin formats (default recommended).
- Set path (default recommended).
- Click "Install".
- Click "Finish" and complete the installation. Check "Launch labs" to open after "Finish".
3. Add Sound Packs:
- Launch LABS. Log in/ Register.
- Click "Get more pack".
- Click "All Packs", filter select "Free", then select the preferred tone and click "Download" to initiate the download. You may also click the play button for a preview.
- After the download is complete, click "Back". On the left page, select the downloaded tone. The module on the right page is used to adjust parameters.
4. Connect the AeroBand Guitar:
Click "Options" > "Audio/Midi Settings", complete the setup as shown below:
5. After the setup is completed, check if sound can be produced, and then you may begin to play.
2.2 Keyzone Classic (Piano and electric piano sounds, requires a DAW)
1. Download:
- Visit https://plugins4free.com/plugin/2848/ and download the OS-compatible version.
2. Installation:
- Run installer
- Select path → Click "Next".
- Click "Install".
- Click "Finish".
3. DAW Integration:
- In DAW (e.g., Cubase), click "Studio"> "VST Plug-in Manager".
- Check if the installed path appears in the scanning paths below.
If missing, please click the yellow "+" button to add.
If present, please click "Refresh (top-right corner)".
- After the scanning is complete, return to the main interface, right-click on the "Input/Output Channels" page, and select "Add Instrument Track".
- In the "Instrument" row, select "Keyzone Classic" and click "Add Track".
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- Select "AeroBand Midi" in the MIDI input.
4. After the setup is completed, check if sound can be produced, and then you may begin to play.
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For additional assistance, please refer to the included manual or contact AeroBand customer support at support@aeroband.net.