How to Install, Activate, and Deactivate AIR Music Tech Plugins

If you've purchased an AIR Music Tech plugin from ADSR Sounds, your software will require activation. Depending on the product, there are two possible methods:

1. In-Plugin Login & Activation – used by most current AIR products

2. iLok License Manager – required for a small number of legacy plugins

This guide walks you through both activation paths and how to reinstall or move your license to a new machine.

Most AIR plugins now use a simple in-plugin activation process that connects directly to your AIR account—no need for external tools.

Step 1 – Install the Plugin

Download and run the installer from your ADSR Sounds account. Once installed, open your DAW and load the plugin.

Step 2 – Sign In or Create an Account

On first launch, the plugin will prompt you to sign in or create an AIR Music account. This opens a secure web page in your browser.

• Already have an account? Just log in.




• Need a new one? Follow the signup steps—it only takes a minute.

Step 3 – Enter Your License Code

Once logged in, you'll be prompted to enter the 16-digit license code you received with your ADSR order (e.g., 1234-5678-9012-3456).

After entering the code, your product will activate and stay authorized on that machine.

To use your plugin on another computer:

1. Install the plugin

2. Open it in your DAW

3. Sign in with the same AIR account

4. You'll be prompted to activate again

5. If you've hit your activation limit, follow on-screen steps to deactivate an old device or contact AIR support

Some older plugins require iLok for activation. This applies only if:

• You received a long, alphanumeric iLok-style license code (not a 16-digit code), or

• The plugin specifically mentions iLok during installation

iLok Activation Steps:Step 1 – Install iLok License Manager

Download from:
👉 https://www.ilok.com

Step 2 – Sign In or Create a Free iLok Account

You’ll use this to manage your licenses.

Step 3 – Redeem and Activate Your License

1. Click the “Redeem an Activation Code” button in iLok

2. Paste in your code

3. Choose where to activate it:

   • Your local computer

   • An iLok USB dongle

   • iLok Cloud (requires constant internet)

Your plugin is now authorized and ready to use.

These products must be activated using iLok:

• AIR Creative FX Collection Plus

• Hybrid 3 (legacy versions)

• Loom (legacy versions)

• Structure

• Strike

• Transfuser

• Velvet

• Xpand!2 (legacy versions)

💡 If your plugin is listed here, ignore the in-plugin login prompt—use iLok instead.

Need to reinstall?

• Re-download the installer from your ADSR Sounds account

• Run the installer, then open your DAW

• Sign in and activate again (in-plugin), or reauthorize using iLok if applicable

This usually means the license has already been redeemed to an iLok account—most likely your own. To activate it:

1. Open the iLok License Manager and sign in.

2. Locate the plugin license in your account.

3. Right-click it and choose Activate.

4. Select your current device and complete the process.

The license is still valid—it just needs to be activated from within your iLok account.

Each AIR plugin license allows activation on up to 3 devices. If you hit this limit:

• Open iLok License Manager.

• Deactivate an unused or old device.

• If you're unable to access a previous device, contact AIR Music Tech or ADSR Support for help resetting activations.

If you're having trouble logging in from the plugin:

• Try using a different browser when the plugin launches the sign-in window.

• Temporarily disable ad-blockers or browser extensions, which can interfere with login sessions.

You can authorize up to three computers simultaneously. If you attempt to authorize a fourth, one of your previous authorizations will be removed automatically.

No need. As long as you haven’t exceeded the three-device limit, just sign in on the new computer and activate as normal.

The following products are still tied to PACE iLok licensing:

• AIR Creative FX Collection

• Boom

• DB-33

• Drum Synth 599

• Hybrid 3 (legacy)

• Loom / Loom II

• Mini Grand

• Strike

• Structure

• theRiser

• Timewarp 2600

• Transfuser 2

• Vacuum / Vacuum Pro

• Velvet

• Xpand!2 (legacy)

You likely authorized it without linking to an iLok account. Here’s what to do:

1. Create a free iLok account.

2. Download and install iLok License Manager.

3. Contact AIR or ADSR Support with your license info and request assistance assigning the license to your iLok account.

This means the iLok services aren’t running properly:

1. Close the iLok License Manager.

2. Open Services from your Windows Control Panel.

3. Locate PACE License Services.

4. Set to Automatic and start the service.

If you're still stuck, please reach out to ADSR Support or AIR Music Tech Support. We’re here to help you get up and running.