Studio Strings is a virtual string instrument from AIR Music Technology that models four orchestral stringed instruments: bass, cello, viola and violin, sized as a whole orchestra, a chamber set or solo players.
Studio Strings at a glance
| Developer | AIR Music Technology |
|---|---|
| Type | Instruments / Virtual Instruments |
| Formats | VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 or later, macOS 12 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| RAM | 4 GB or more |
| Disk space | 2 GB |
| Free trial | Available |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €147.76 |
What Studio Strings does
The instrument is built around a sampled library of the four string families. Nine articulations are available per instrument, including marcato, staccato and sustain, and an adjustable portamento range sets how far the string bend travels between notes.
Beyond the samples, the plugin provides 30 flavor timbre effects along with delay, EQ and reverb, so a patch can be shaped after the performance is set. The bass section is the largest and lowest-pitched bowed instrument in the group, and the cello covers the low end of the orchestra with a slightly higher range, while the viola sits in the middle and the violin takes the highest melodic lines. Studio Strings ships with 100 presets covering common string sounds, and the developer notes it works with compatible VST hosts.
Key features
- Four string instruments. Bass, cello, viola and violin are each available as a separate instrument, so a section can be built from the whole group or from one part.
- Section size options. Whole orchestra, chamber set and solo instrument sizes change how many players are sounded for each part.
- Timbre and effects. Thirty flavor timbre effects, together with delay, EQ and reverb, are available for shaping the character of a sound.
- Crack, keygen and serial variants. Queries about this plugin often pair the name with keygen and serial key, and a working serial is the string most often typed next to the name.
Compatibility
Studio Strings is available as VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS. It requires macOS 12 or Windows 10, 4 GB of RAM and 2 GB of disk space, and native support for Apple Silicon is listed.
Studio Strings compared with similar plugins
Bloom Ensemble Strings is also a virtual string instrument, offered as VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone for Windows and macOS. Augmented STRINGS, from Arturia, is available as VST2, AU, AAX and Standalone for Windows and macOS, with no VST3 build listed.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Strings | AIR Music Technology | Virtual Instruments | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €147.76 |
| Symphonic Guitars | ZAK Sound | Synth | VST3, AU | Windows, macOS | €23.30 |
| Bloom Ensemble Strings | Excite Audio | Virtual Instruments | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €4.95 (regular €58.51) |
| Bloom Ensemble Strings Lite | Excite Audio | Virtual Instruments | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €28.76 |
| Augmented STRINGS | Arturia | Virtual Instruments | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €147.76 |
Price and availability
Studio Strings was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €147.76. A free trial is offered. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
Studio Strings FAQ
Is there a working serial key or keygen for Studio Strings?
A working serial key is the string most often searched for, and keygen files appear alongside the name in these queries.
Is Studio Strings available as a torrent or magnet link?
Studio Strings is circulated as a torrent or magnet link, most often as a .iso or .rar repack with a win/mac crack.
Does Studio Strings run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Native support for Apple Silicon is listed, and the plugin runs on macOS 12 or higher.