Operation Manual

8 Introduction
• MIDI Keyboard (recommended)
Keep in mind that the computational power required by the String Studio VS depends on the
number of voices of polyphony and the sampling rate used. These computer configurations will
enable you to play the factory presets with a reasonable number of voices.
1.2 Installation
Mac OS
Insert the String Studio VS program disc into your CD-ROM drive. Open the CD icon once it
appears on your desktop. Click on the String Studio VS Install icon and follow the instructions of
the installer.
If you purchased this software online, simply double-click on the installer file that you have
downloaded and follow the instructions of the installer.
Windows
Insert the String Studio VS program disc into your CD-ROM drive. Launch Explorer to view
the content of the CD-ROM and double-click on the installer file to launch the installer.
If you purchased this software online, simply double-click on the installer file that you have
downloaded and follow the instructions of the installer.
1.3 Authorization and Registration
The String Studio VS uses a proprietary challenge/response copy protection system which requires
authorization of the product. A challenge key is a long string of capital letters and numbers that
is generated uniquely for each machine during the registration process. In other words, for each
machine you install this program on, a different challenge key will be generated by the program.
The response key is another unique string of capital letters and numbers generated from the data
encrypted in the challenge key. In order to obtain a response key, you will need to connect to the
A|A|S website and provide the following information:
• A valid email address
• Your product serial number (on the back of the sleeve of your CD or in your confirmation
email for downloads)
• The challenge key generated by the program
Note that it is possible to use the program during 15 days before completing the authorization
process. This period can be convenient if you are installing the program on a computer which is
not connected to the internet. After that period, the program will not function unless it is supplied
with a response key.