SWAM Solo Strings v3
Breaking the Barriers of Sample-Based Instruments
SWAM Solo Strings is a collection of products that includes SWAM Violin, SWAM Viola, SWAM Cello, and SWAM Double Bass. Developed using the Digital Waveguide Synthesis (Prof. Julius Smith – Stanford University) combined with the Synchronous Waves Acoustic Modeling technology.
These virtual instruments are the perfect combination of the most innovative performance techniques and concepts of Physical and Behavioral Modeling. As the smallest footprint creates the perfect organic consistency that is typical of traditional instruments, SWAM Solo Strings is extremely lightweight and does not include any samples.
Ambiente - The Room Simulator
The room plays a crucial role in crafting the natural blend of different instruments, so Audio Modeling created Ambiente – The Room Simulator!
You can precisely position each solo instrument within the virtual room, creating a spatial experience that mirrors reality. All SWAM Solo Instruments can benefit from the same environment consistently, without artificial enhancements.
You have the power to choose the room’s size and absorption materials, allowing you to transition seamlessly from a cozy, highly absorbent recording studio to the grandeur of a spacious church.
Fine-tune your sound by adjusting the microphone’s proximity, either drawing it closer for intimacy or pushing it farther for a richer reverb effect. With SWAM’s Ambiente Room Simulator, you hold the keys to solo string perfection, unlocking a world of creative possibilities.
The Next-Level Solo String Experience
- ✓ Realistic: Individual solo string instruments provide unparalleled control of expressivity by automating expression, vibrato, bow pressure and position, and more.
- ✓ Efficient: The creative workflow is never interrupted by searching for the right articulation or sample – everything is generated in real-time through modeling.
- ✓ Fast: With physical modeling technology you can recreate any musical style, controlling velocity, expression, playing staccato/legato, and experimenting with the exact sound you need just by playing.
- ✓ Smart: The Ambiente room simulator communicates between multiple tracks in your DAW, so you have a centralized UI to position all instruments at once.
Specifications
💻 Formats and OS
macOS: macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) – 15 (Sequoia)*
Standalone, Audio Units, VST, VST3, AAX 64bit
NKS (Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol) – VST3 only
* Apple Silicon architecture supported natively
Windows: Windows 10, Windows 11
Standalone, VST, VST3, AAX 64bit
NKS (Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol) – VST3 only
All SWAM apps and plugins are navigable by the native accessibility frameworks on macOS, Windows, iOS.
💾 Small Footprint
macOS: Product installer is 390 MB. The required space is 37 MB per single plugin format plus 248 MB for shared resources and assets. The total range is from 396 MB to 988 MB depending on the number of plugin formats installed. RAM occupancy: about 176 MB for each instrument instance.
Windows: Product installer is 338 MB. The required space is 17 MB per single plugin format plus 248 MB for shared resources and assets. The total range is from 265 MB to 588 MB depending on the number of plugin formats installed. RAM occupancy: about 173 MB for each instrument instance.
⚡ CPU Load
The realism and expressiveness of the SWAM instruments requires a computer with at least a 2.5 GHz 4‑core CPU for running a single plugin instance. Less powerful systems may also prove satisfactory, but might require larger buffer sizes, resulting in higher latencies.
Insights
SWAM Violin: Clean & Intuitive Interface
SWAM Viola: Complete Expressive Control
SWAM Cello: Realistic Timbre & Performance
SWAM Double Bass: Powerful & Dynamic
Ambiente: Place instruments in an acoustically modeled room
Room Types: Choose different room materials and sizes
Feature Highlights
- 1 Complete Solo String Collection:
SWAM Solo Strings includes four essential instruments – Violin, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass, each meticulously modeled to capture the nuances of their real counterparts.
- 2 Advanced Modeling Technology:
Powered by Digital Waveguide Synthesis and the Synchronous Waves Acoustic Modeling technology, providing unprecedented realism without samples.
- 3 Ambiente Room Simulator:
Place each instrument within a virtual acoustic environment with control over room size, materials, and microphone positioning for authentic spatial sounds.
- 4 Real-time Articulation Control:
Seamlessly transition between different playing techniques like legato, staccato, pizzicato, and tremolo without disrupting your creative flow or searching for samples.
- 5 Lightweight Footprint:
Unlike massive sample libraries, SWAM Solo Strings takes minimal disk space while providing superior flexibility and expressiveness.
- 6 Complete Expressive Control:
Fine-tune every aspect of your performance with control over vibrato, bow pressure, bow position, expression, and more – all in real-time.
Take Your Music Anywhere
Discover the Audio Modeling Ecosystem on the App Store! Transform your iPad or iPhone into a powerful creative tool and take your music wherever you go. Experience SWAM Solo Strings on iOS and explore a new dimension of sound creation directly on your mobile device.
Solo Strings Bundle
Great Deals with Bundles
Get the entire family at once! Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass in one comprehensive bundle.
360 EUR/USD
(Value of 480 EUR/USD)
If you have already some instruments, you can complete the Bundle at a convenient price from the Customer Portal!
Bundle completion can be made logging on the Customer Portal, on the Only for you section.
Technical Specifications Summary
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Instruments | Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass |
| Technology | Digital Waveguide Synthesis and SWAM (Synchronous Waves Acoustic Modeling) |
| Compatible OS | macOS 10.13+, Windows 10/11 |
| Plugin Formats | Standalone, VST, VST3, AU (Mac only), AAX |
| CPU Requirements | 2.5 GHz 4-core processor or higher |
| RAM Usage | ~175 MB per instance |
| Sample Content | None - completely based on modeling technology |
| Accessibility | Full support via native frameworks |
Frequently Asked Questions
Unlike traditional sample-based libraries that rely on pre-recorded audio, SWAM Solo Strings uses physical and behavioral modeling technology to generate sounds in real-time based on mathematical models of the actual instruments. This allows for unprecedented control over articulations, expressions, and playing styles without the limitations of pre-recorded samples.
You can seamlessly transition between different playing techniques (legato, staccato, pizzicato, etc.) without disrupting your creative flow or searching for the right articulation. Each parameter can be fine-tuned in real-time, giving you complete control over the sound.
Ambiente is an advanced room simulation technology that allows you to place each solo instrument in a realistic acoustic environment. You can:
- Position each instrument precisely within the virtual room
- Adjust room size from intimate studio to large concert hall
- Control absorption materials to change acoustic properties
- Set microphone proximity for optimal balance
The room simulator communicates between plugins, allowing you to control the entire virtual environment from any single SWAM plugin in your session.
For the most realistic solo string sound, take advantage of the extensive expressive controls available in each instrument. Unlike sample libraries that require you to switch between different articulations, SWAM Solo Strings lets you smoothly control transitions between playing styles in real-time.
Experiment with parameters like bow pressure, bow position, vibrato depth, vibrato rate, and expression to achieve the exact sound you're looking for. The Ambiente room simulator further enhances realism by placing your instrument in an acoustically modeled space that responds naturally to your performance.
For optimal performance, we recommend:
- macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later, or Windows 10/11
- 2.5 GHz 4-core processor or higher
- 8GB RAM minimum
- 396-988 MB disk space on macOS (depending on formats installed)
- 265-588 MB disk space on Windows (depending on formats installed)
Less powerful systems may also prove satisfactory but might require larger buffer sizes, resulting in higher latencies.
Yes! SWAM instruments offer an inclusive music-making experience for blind and visually impaired musicians. With their user-friendly interface and full accessibility features, SWAM instruments enable visually impaired users to navigate with ease using native accessibility frameworks on macOS, Windows, and iOS.
Users can focus on making music without barriers, enjoying the full creative potential of these instruments regardless of visual ability.
SWAM All In Bundle: Solo Instruments
The Best Solo Instruments on the Market in One Convenient Bundle
ALL SWAM Solo Woodwinds, ALL SWAM Solo Strings and ALL SWAM Solo Brass!
With this bundle you don't need to look for anything else: all the best physical modeled Solo Strings, Solo Brass and the best hybrid modeled Solo Woodwinds will be yours.
1400 EUR/USD
(Value of 2150 EUR/USD)
If you have already some instruments, you can complete the Bundle at a convenient price from the Customer Portal!
Bundle completion can be made logging on the Customer Portal, on the Only for you section.
v3 Upgrade for Existing Users
For Solo Strings v2 Owners: v3 Upgrade Deals - 75% OFF
SWAM Solo Strings v2 (Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass) will be discontinued and no longer supported as of June 3, 2025. You can upgrade to the new v3 versions at an incredible discounted price. This limited-time offer is available until June 3, 2025. After this date, upgrades will be offered at full price.
EACH INSTRUMENT UPGRADE PRICE IS 30 EUR/USD (with a 75% discount from the full price of 120 EUR/USD)
SOLO STRINGS BUNDLE UPGRADE PRICE IS 90 EUR/USD (with a 75% discount from the full price of 360 EUR/USD)
Upgrades and bundle completions can be purchased from your Audio Modeling Customer Portal account. Log in to your account and check for the offers.
All options and prices are calculated according to the products you have already purchased. Click the UPGRADE button next to any of the options shown to purchase it.
Friendly for Blind and Visually Impaired Users
SWAM instruments offer an inclusive music-making experience for blind and visually impaired musicians. With their user-friendly interface and accessibility features, SWAM instruments enable visually impaired users to fully engage in the creative process without any barriers. Users can navigate the instruments with ease and focus on making music, regardless of their visual ability. With SWAM instruments, everyone can enjoy the joy and therapeutic benefits of music-making.
Product Videos
SWAM Solo Strings v3 Overview
Ambiente - The Room Simulator
SWAM Solo Strings in Action
SWAM Solo Strings v3
Breaking the Barriers of Sample-Based Instruments
SWAM Solo Strings is a collection of products that includes SWAM Violin, SWAM Viola, SWAM Cello, and SWAM Double Bass. Developed using the Digital Waveguide Synthesis (Prof. Julius Smith – Stanford University) combined with the Synchronous Waves Acoustic Modeling technology.
These virtual instruments are the perfect combination of the most innovative performance techniques and concepts of Physical and Behavioral Modeling. As the smallest footprint creates the perfect organic consistency that is typical of traditional instruments, SWAM Solo Strings is extremely lightweight and does not include any samples.
Ambiente - The Room Simulator
The room plays a crucial role in crafting the natural blend of different instruments, so Audio Modeling created Ambiente – The Room Simulator!
You can precisely position each solo instrument within the virtual room, creating a spatial experience that mirrors reality. All SWAM Solo Instruments can benefit from the same environment consistently, without artificial enhancements.
You have the power to choose the room’s size and absorption materials, allowing you to transition seamlessly from a cozy, highly absorbent recording studio to the grandeur of a spacious church.
Fine-tune your sound by adjusting the microphone’s proximity, either drawing it closer for intimacy or pushing it farther for a richer reverb effect. With SWAM’s Ambiente Room Simulator, you hold the keys to solo string perfection, unlocking a world of creative possibilities.
The Next-Level Solo String Experience
- ✓ Realistic: Individual solo string instruments provide unparalleled control of expressivity by automating expression, vibrato, bow pressure and position, and more.
- ✓ Efficient: The creative workflow is never interrupted by searching for the right articulation or sample – everything is generated in real-time through modeling.
- ✓ Fast: With physical modeling technology you can recreate any musical style, controlling velocity, expression, playing staccato/legato, and experimenting with the exact sound you need just by playing.
- ✓ Smart: The Ambiente room simulator communicates between multiple tracks in your DAW, so you have a centralized UI to position all instruments at once.
Specifications
💻 Formats and OS
macOS: macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) – 15 (Sequoia)*
Standalone, Audio Units, VST, VST3, AAX 64bit
NKS (Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol) – VST3 only
* Apple Silicon architecture supported natively
Windows: Windows 10, Windows 11
Standalone, VST, VST3, AAX 64bit
NKS (Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol) – VST3 only
All SWAM apps and plugins are navigable by the native accessibility frameworks on macOS, Windows, iOS.
💾 Small Footprint
macOS: Product installer is 390 MB. The required space is 37 MB per single plugin format plus 248 MB for shared resources and assets. The total range is from 396 MB to 988 MB depending on the number of plugin formats installed. RAM occupancy: about 176 MB for each instrument instance.
Windows: Product installer is 338 MB. The required space is 17 MB per single plugin format plus 248 MB for shared resources and assets. The total range is from 265 MB to 588 MB depending on the number of plugin formats installed. RAM occupancy: about 173 MB for each instrument instance.
⚡ CPU Load
The realism and expressiveness of the SWAM instruments requires a computer with at least a 2.5 GHz 4‑core CPU for running a single plugin instance. Less powerful systems may also prove satisfactory, but might require larger buffer sizes, resulting in higher latencies.
Insights
SWAM Violin: Clean & Intuitive Interface
SWAM Viola: Complete Expressive Control
SWAM Cello: Realistic Timbre & Performance
SWAM Double Bass: Powerful & Dynamic
Ambiente: Place instruments in an acoustically modeled room
Room Types: Choose different room materials and sizes
Feature Highlights
- 1 Complete Solo String Collection:
SWAM Solo Strings includes four essential instruments – Violin, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass, each meticulously modeled to capture the nuances of their real counterparts.
- 2 Advanced Modeling Technology:
Powered by Digital Waveguide Synthesis and the Synchronous Waves Acoustic Modeling technology, providing unprecedented realism without samples.
- 3 Ambiente Room Simulator:
Place each instrument within a virtual acoustic environment with control over room size, materials, and microphone positioning for authentic spatial sounds.
- 4 Real-time Articulation Control:
Seamlessly transition between different playing techniques like legato, staccato, pizzicato, and tremolo without disrupting your creative flow or searching for samples.
- 5 Lightweight Footprint:
Unlike massive sample libraries, SWAM Solo Strings takes minimal disk space while providing superior flexibility and expressiveness.
- 6 Complete Expressive Control:
Fine-tune every aspect of your performance with control over vibrato, bow pressure, bow position, expression, and more – all in real-time.
Take Your Music Anywhere
Discover the Audio Modeling Ecosystem on the App Store! Transform your iPad or iPhone into a powerful creative tool and take your music wherever you go. Experience SWAM Solo Strings on iOS and explore a new dimension of sound creation directly on your mobile device.
Solo Strings Bundle
Great Deals with Bundles
Get the entire family at once! Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass in one comprehensive bundle.
360 EUR/USD
(Value of 480 EUR/USD)
If you have already some instruments, you can complete the Bundle at a convenient price from the Customer Portal!
Bundle completion can be made logging on the Customer Portal, on the Only for you section.
Technical Specifications Summary
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Instruments | Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass |
| Technology | Digital Waveguide Synthesis and SWAM (Synchronous Waves Acoustic Modeling) |
| Compatible OS | macOS 10.13+, Windows 10/11 |
| Plugin Formats | Standalone, VST, VST3, AU (Mac only), AAX |
| CPU Requirements | 2.5 GHz 4-core processor or higher |
| RAM Usage | ~175 MB per instance |
| Sample Content | None - completely based on modeling technology |
| Accessibility | Full support via native frameworks |
Frequently Asked Questions
Unlike traditional sample-based libraries that rely on pre-recorded audio, SWAM Solo Strings uses physical and behavioral modeling technology to generate sounds in real-time based on mathematical models of the actual instruments. This allows for unprecedented control over articulations, expressions, and playing styles without the limitations of pre-recorded samples.
You can seamlessly transition between different playing techniques (legato, staccato, pizzicato, etc.) without disrupting your creative flow or searching for the right articulation. Each parameter can be fine-tuned in real-time, giving you complete control over the sound.
Ambiente is an advanced room simulation technology that allows you to place each solo instrument in a realistic acoustic environment. You can:
- Position each instrument precisely within the virtual room
- Adjust room size from intimate studio to large concert hall
- Control absorption materials to change acoustic properties
- Set microphone proximity for optimal balance
The room simulator communicates between plugins, allowing you to control the entire virtual environment from any single SWAM plugin in your session.
For the most realistic solo string sound, take advantage of the extensive expressive controls available in each instrument. Unlike sample libraries that require you to switch between different articulations, SWAM Solo Strings lets you smoothly control transitions between playing styles in real-time.
Experiment with parameters like bow pressure, bow position, vibrato depth, vibrato rate, and expression to achieve the exact sound you're looking for. The Ambiente room simulator further enhances realism by placing your instrument in an acoustically modeled space that responds naturally to your performance.
For optimal performance, we recommend:
- macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later, or Windows 10/11
- 2.5 GHz 4-core processor or higher
- 8GB RAM minimum
- 396-988 MB disk space on macOS (depending on formats installed)
- 265-588 MB disk space on Windows (depending on formats installed)
Less powerful systems may also prove satisfactory but might require larger buffer sizes, resulting in higher latencies.
Yes! SWAM instruments offer an inclusive music-making experience for blind and visually impaired musicians. With their user-friendly interface and full accessibility features, SWAM instruments enable visually impaired users to navigate with ease using native accessibility frameworks on macOS, Windows, and iOS.
Users can focus on making music without barriers, enjoying the full creative potential of these instruments regardless of visual ability.
SWAM All In Bundle: Solo Instruments
The Best Solo Instruments on the Market in One Convenient Bundle
ALL SWAM Solo Woodwinds, ALL SWAM Solo Strings and ALL SWAM Solo Brass!
With this bundle you don't need to look for anything else: all the best physical modeled Solo Strings, Solo Brass and the best hybrid modeled Solo Woodwinds will be yours.
1400 EUR/USD
(Value of 2150 EUR/USD)
If you have already some instruments, you can complete the Bundle at a convenient price from the Customer Portal!
Bundle completion can be made logging on the Customer Portal, on the Only for you section.
v3 Upgrade for Existing Users
For Solo Strings v2 Owners: v3 Upgrade Deals - 75% OFF
SWAM Solo Strings v2 (Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass) will be discontinued and no longer supported as of June 3, 2025. You can upgrade to the new v3 versions at an incredible discounted price. This limited-time offer is available until June 3, 2025. After this date, upgrades will be offered at full price.
EACH INSTRUMENT UPGRADE PRICE IS 30 EUR/USD (with a 75% discount from the full price of 120 EUR/USD)
SOLO STRINGS BUNDLE UPGRADE PRICE IS 90 EUR/USD (with a 75% discount from the full price of 360 EUR/USD)
Upgrades and bundle completions can be purchased from your Audio Modeling Customer Portal account. Log in to your account and check for the offers.
All options and prices are calculated according to the products you have already purchased. Click the UPGRADE button next to any of the options shown to purchase it.
Friendly for Blind and Visually Impaired Users
SWAM instruments offer an inclusive music-making experience for blind and visually impaired musicians. With their user-friendly interface and accessibility features, SWAM instruments enable visually impaired users to fully engage in the creative process without any barriers. Users can navigate the instruments with ease and focus on making music, regardless of their visual ability. With SWAM instruments, everyone can enjoy the joy and therapeutic benefits of music-making.
Product Videos
SWAM Solo Strings v3 Overview
Ambiente - The Room Simulator
SWAM Solo Strings in Action
