AIR Xpand!2 is a multitimbral virtual instrument workstation with over 2,500 presets, four sound parts per patch, multiple synthesis engines, flexible arpeggiators, and built-in effects for fast music production.
AIR Xpand!2 Key Features
- Over 2,500 presets and instrument parts covering synthesizers, pianos, organs, strings, guitars, basses, drums, percussion, loops, vocals, and atmospheric sounds
- Four-channel multitimbral operation with up to four stereo instrument parts in each patch
- Up to 64 voices per part with polyphonic and monophonic voice modes
- Subtractive synthesis, FM synthesis, tonewheel modeling, and sample playback engines
- Individual MIDI channel, note range, mixing, arpeggiation, modulation, and effects settings for each part
- Smart Knobs for intuitive sound editing and Easy Edit controls for adjusting an entire patch
- Two digital effects processors with 50 editable effect types
- Independent arpeggiator controls for every instrument part
Build Layered Sounds with Four Instrument Parts
AIR Xpand!2 allows musicians to combine up to four stereo instrument parts within a single patch. Each part can use its own MIDI channel, keyboard zone, volume, panning, modulation, arpeggiator, and effects settings. This flexible structure makes it possible to create layered leads, keyboard splits, rhythmic textures, and complete performance setups inside one plugin instance.
Explore an Extensive Preset Library
The included sound library provides more than 2,500 presets and parts for a wide range of musical styles. Users can quickly browse acoustic and electronic pianos, organs, pads, synthesizer leads, basses, guitars, orchestral instruments, drums, percussion, loops, ambient textures, and sound effects. The broad selection helps producers find usable sounds without building every patch from the beginning.
Shape Sounds with Multiple Synthesis Engines
AIR Xpand!2 combines subtractive synthesis, FM synthesis, tonewheel technology, and sample playback. These different sound-generation methods provide access to classic electronic tones, realistic instruments, evolving textures, and experimental effects. Smart Knobs offer direct control over important parameters, while Easy Edit controls make it simple to adjust the character of the complete layered patch.
Create Movement with Arpeggiators and Effects
Each of the four instrument parts includes independent arpeggiation controls, allowing users to build synchronized melodic patterns and complex multitrack sequences. Two integrated effects processors provide 50 editable effect types for adding space, depth, movement, and tonal variation without relying entirely on additional plugins.
Who Will Like AIR Xpand!2
- Music producers looking for a versatile collection of ready-to-use sounds
- Beatmakers who need quick access to synths, basses, drums, loops, and melodic instruments
- Composers creating layered arrangements, atmospheric textures, or keyboard parts
- Keyboard players who want to build splits and layered performance patches
- Electronic musicians interested in combining synthesis and sample-based sounds
- Beginners seeking an accessible virtual instrument with straightforward editing controls
- Experienced producers who want a lightweight workstation for rapid sound selection and arrangement
