aerial Manual
Welcome to the aerial manual. aerial is an intelligent sample browser and chromatic sampler plugin for macOS and Windows, available as VST3, AU, and AAX.
aerial analyzes your sample library across 8 audio dimensions and lets you explore them visually on a 2D scatter plot. Click any sample to audition it, double-click to load it into the built-in 32-voice chromatic sampler, and play it across your keyboard.
Contents
Getting Started
Installation, activation, and loading your first samples.
Interface Overview
The two-screen layout and navigation.
Scatter Plot
Exploring samples visually on the 2D plot.
Audio Analysis
The 8 analysis attributes explained.
Sample Management
Adding folders, scanning, and caching.
Playback Controls
ADSR, filters, loop, reverse, and more.
Sampler
Chromatic playback, polyphony, and pitch detection.
Licensing
Activation, trials, and device management.
FAQ
Troubleshooting and common questions.