Swam Engine S

[Ashlyn Robello]

Iextensively tested Audio Modeling SWAM engine clarinet for you and created a video on it. In this video I control the plugin using an Akai EWI 4000S but but can use this instruments with you keyboard and/or any breath controller (some kind of breath control device is highly recommended to get the best out of these instruments! ) here is a link to the review:

Audio Modeling has been on the forefront of using acoustic modeling for virtual instruments for quite a while. The SWAM instrument series has developed over time into a sophisticated set of tools for re-creating the natural behaviors of instruments, how they respond to musicians, and how to re-create these sounds in a computerized environment. This results in virtual instruments that are significantly smaller (no huge sample libraries to store) as well as aiming for a more realistic and authentic sound. Version 3 of the SWAM engine updates most of the instruments with a new interface and some great new features.

Graphically, the plugins are much cleaner to look at that version 2. Everything has been not only modernized, but ergonomically considered. The most common things you need to modulate are front and center, and you can get to them all quickly.

This SWAM Authorized course by Matt Vanacoro shows you everything you need to know to make the SWAM instruments come alive. He even brings in live musicians who show you actual playing techniques you need to know to make the most of these amazing, plugin instruments.

"Matt Vanacoro is one of New York's premier musicans. Matt has collaborated as a keyboardist in studio and on stage with artists such as Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater), Mark Wood (Trans-Siberian Orchestra), Mark Rivera (Billy Joel Band), Aaron Carter, Amy Regan, Jay Azzolina, Marcus Ratzenboeck (Tantric), KeKe Palmer, C-Note, Jordan Knig..." Read More

Another issue I have is synchronizing the presets across the 3 audio computers I use. The presets folder for SWAM plugins is fixed (%AppData%\Audio Modeling\SWAMv3 on Windows) and I would need to create (in my system) another Windows Junction in %AppData%\Audio Modeling into my Dropbox directory.

I have had good luck with the support system at Audio Modeling. Emanuele Parravicini has responded quickly and, although the conversation may need a few email round-trips, the issues have been resolved.

Also: I run on three different host computers - the home system, the performance laptop, and the performance backup laptop. Rather than doing this, I would like to export (depending on the answer to Question1) either one or 33 .swamec files.

I realize that this is kind of an old thread. But I just went through SWAM hell and I thought I would share my findings. I was originally hoping to put a SWAM orchestra into a single linked rack. I started with just 5 string sections. Things did not go well. It seemed to work while I was editing in the rack and I was able to save it. However, going to another song and back messed things badly. My midi channel assignments all went back to omni (any). Other settings seemed to return to SWAM defaults. And the worst thing was that they were all transposed by the pitch bend amount. There were no transpositions anywhere and no pitch wheel sitting here on the couch. But if I set PB amount to 0, thing were in tune. I use the preset mode where all settings are stored in the song. I tried letting the preset be stored in the plugin snapshot, but the results were the same.

One possible reason for the weird behavior when saving everything in the song might be that these SWAM instruments are talking to each other even though they are in separate racks. I had a violin section linked rack. I created another 2nd violin section linked rack when I added SWAM violin section to that I was warned that I should move the stage location of the new instance so it is not in the same place as the other. Crazy cool stuff.

Did the update. No difference. i tried to discuss this with SWAM a little while back. It seemed clear that they had no idea what I was talking about. I think the only route to a fix would be Brad directly in touch with one of their programmers. Not sure of the interest level on either side.

It also seemed to work seamlessly in Camelot Pro. No surprise as Camelot comes from SWAM. However I got quite frustrated attempting to put a couple of complete songs in there. This was my first exposure to Camelot. The frustration may or may not be due to my lack of experience.

I tried some SWAM Preset manager changes in Cantabile and it worked as expected. I only tested Flute and Violin. I also tested changing Presets in Studio One and it worked fine. Not sure if I will run into my previous issue, but I cannot complain at the moment.

I am so used to doing everything in linked racks it never occurred to me to try anything else. Well, it seems to work just fine if SWAM is a plugin at the song level or in an embedded rack. Not ideal if you are going to be using a lot of different SWAM setups, but, for me, I think it will be OK. You can create minor varations by song load bindings. But as far as I can tell, you can"t bind to the violin type. Type definitely does not show up in SWAMs internal cc assignments.)

You can forget about huge sample libraries. These virtual instruments aim for an authentic sound that consumes as little storage as possible. Version 3 of SWAM has seen updates to most of its instruments, an update to the user interface, and some brand new features too!

SWAM by Audio Modeling and Stefano Lucato models physical behaviours of instruments many instruments. You can continually change the nuances of an instrument, such as the pressure of a violin bow while playing the virtual instrument.

Perfect for multi-vector expressive acoustic instruments such as woodwinds, brass and bowed strings, the SWAM engine is currently available in 3 different versions: SWAM-B, SWAM-W and SWAM-S for modeling Brass, Woodwinds, and Bowed Strings.

@thesoundtestroom said:

This is the first of four videos demoing the SWAM Instruments for Roli NOISE. I am starting with The SWAM Strings, this was requested by @eross I hope you enjoy the sounds

My advice would be to only buy anything in it if you own a Roli product (which are well, well worth getting, btw. The Seaboard Block is a thing of beauty and the Lightpad M is a great little super-portable device).

@mrufino1 said:

They sound like oboes and bassoons to me on any sustained notes, although the attack and release sounds really good. Thanks for demoing these Doug, it definitely showed me that they are not for me.

Mhhh, yep. I find they sound a bit too synthetic and unnatural. Not sooooo bad but i hoped it would be closer to the other SWAM engine.

Finger Fiddle is still the best for expressive strings by a country mile on iOS.....if it would allow to be controlled and set up with an MPE controller...

This collection is comprised of five types of expressive trombones: Double Bass Trombone, Bass Trombone, Tenor Bass Trombone, Tenor Trombone and Alto Trombone. SWAM-B technology guarantees the same natural reactions as real instruments. With SWAM instruments you can compose and arrange your jazz, orchestral pieces, or concertos utilizing powerful instruments with natural, fluid expression.

SWAM Engine digitally handcrafted acoustic instruments are never a simple recording of notes via sample libraries, but rather a set of real virtual instruments based on their traditional counterparts, and they allow you to control the expression of a virtual acoustic instrument: while a sample library repeats a pre-recorded sound, SWAM instruments play for real.

Developed by Audio Modeling using SWAM Technology, SWAM Trombones are real-time controllable via a MIDI controller and do not require any Giga-sized pre-recorded libraries, but only the smallest footprint to create the perfect organic consistency resulting from the endless expressive parameters that are unique of every live performance.

External Controller Mapping is very important, it is the link between the musician and the instrument's engine. The mapping header section has shortcuts to the MIDI input devices for quick selection plus a visible access button to the controller assignments list and quick reset feature. When using expressive controllers, finding the right mapping curve is essential to a beautiful performance. The MIDI remapping curve now has a real-time monitor to help you find the perfect balance between the instrument and your controller.

Breath Ctrl Hi-Res Threshold - Allows the Breath-controller player to find the right threshold for the note triggered by your breath when using a breath controller that supports hi-resolution 14 bit MIDI messages.

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