AIR Strike 2 | Your Personal Studio Drummer
The Ultimate Realistic Virtual Drummer Instrument for Lifelike Drum Tracks
AIR Strike 2 is a professional-grade virtual drummer instrument launched by AIR Music Technology, featuring a unique real-time performance engine and a massive sound library of over 30GB, including 19 premium drum kits recorded at the legendary Blackbird Studios. This software aims to provide music producers, composers, and arrangers with drum tracks full of human-like dynamics, going beyond traditional MIDI programming.
Compared to traditional loop-based drum machine software, Strike 2, through its advanced real-time performance engine, allows users to instantly adjust the Complexity and Intensity of the performance, achieving various realistic drum beat arrangements from delicate jazz embellishments to powerful rock hits. This makes Strike 2 not just a drum kit sound library, but more like a virtual studio drummer that follows commands, injecting life into your music and completely eliminating the mechanical feel of MIDI drum machines.
Quick Facts
- Brand:AIR Music Technology
- Model:Strike 2
- Sound Library Size:Over 30GB
- Built-in Drum Kits: 19 kits (recorded at Blackbird Studios)
- Hard Drive Space Required: 56GB
- Applicable Scenarios:Pop Music Production, Rock Music Arrangement, Jazz Music Arrangement, Film Scoring, Song Demo Production
AIR Strike 2 Core Technologies & Features
- Real-time Performance Engine: The exclusive Real-time Performance Engine allows you to instantly control the virtual drummer's performance dynamics, complexity, timing, groove, etc., creating extremely realistic and human-like drum performances.
- Massive and High-Quality Sound Library: Includes over 30GB of drum samples, with 19 complete drum kits, all meticulously recorded at the world-renowned Blackbird Studios, ensuring top-tier industry sound quality.
- Advanced Sample Triggering Technology: Through precise sample switching algorithms, it avoids the common "machine gun effect" during velocity changes, making drum hit dynamic transitions smooth and natural.
- Integrated Virtual Mixer: A built-in, fully functional virtual mixer provides independent control over each drum component, including individual microphone volume, ambience, microphone bleed, EQ, dynamics, etc., allowing you to meticulously sculpt the final drum sound.
- Powerful Built-in Effects: Each mixer track is equipped with a dedicated EQ and two selectable insert effects. Effect types cover dynamics, distortion, filtering, modulation, delay, reverb, etc., allowing you to complete drum mixing without additional plugins.
- Custom Sample Support: In addition to the rich built-in sound library, Strike 2 also allows users to import their own WAV and AIFF files to create unique custom drum kits.
- Comprehensive MIDI Control: Features MIDI Learn functionality, allowing you to easily map various parameters within the software to your MIDI controller for convenient real-time control during live performances or recording.
Detailed Features
AIR Strike 2 Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
Q: What is the main purpose of the AIR Strike 2 Virtual Drummer Instrument?
A: It is used to create extremely realistic drum tracks with human-like dynamics, suitable for arranging and producing various music styles, effectively eliminating the mechanical feel of traditional MIDI drums.
Q: How does Strike 2 differ from other drum sound sources (e.g., EZdrummer)?
A: The main difference lies in its unique real-time performance engine, which allows for instant control over the complexity and intensity of the performance, producing more natural playing dynamics than traditional loops or MIDI packs.
Q: Is Strike 2 suitable for beginner music producers?
A: Yes, its intuitive interface and rich library of preset rhythms allow beginners to quickly get started and create professional-grade drum beats with simple parameter adjustments.
Q: Does Strike 2 support Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) Mac computers?
A: No, it does not. According to official specifications, Strike 2 explicitly supports up to macOS 10.14 and cannot run natively on Macs equipped with Apple Silicon chips.
Software Purchase Information
- Guarantee: This product comes with an official license key, ensuring successful activation and registration.
- Delivery: The serial number and download information will be sent via email; no physical shipment is required.
- Support: We provide basic technical assistance for installation and activation. In case of activation issues, we will help coordinate with the manufacturer for resolution.
- Warranty: License and download rights are maintained according to the manufacturer’s policy; software updates, upgrades, and version changes are subject to the manufacturer’s announcements.
- Customer Service: For questions regarding license, compatibility, or installation, please contact THINK2 customer support for immediate assistance.
Reminder: Please confirm compatibility with your operating system, DAW, and plugin formats before purchasing. Digital products are not eligible for a standard trial/return period; if you need to modify your order before activation, please contact customer service first.
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