Each instrument responds to up to 5 dimensions of MIDI control (velocity, aftertouch, breath, pitch bend, and expression).
Version 3.5.0 was a significant maintenance and feature update that refined the platform, specifically optimizing it for modern Apple hardware.
| Product | Typical Price | |---------|---------------| | SWAM All In Bundle V3.5.0 | ~ €899 / $999 | | Individual instruments | ~ €99–149 each | | Upgrade from V2 to V3.5 | ~ €149 (bundle) |
This bundle includes all solo instruments across three specialized synthesis engines: Woodwind instrument Audio Modeling Swam All In Bundle V3.5.0 Macos
For composers, producers, and performers seeking the pinnacle of realistic virtual instrumentation, the pursuit often leads to a crossroads: expressive flexibility versus pristine audio quality. Physical modeling has emerged as the definitive solution to this dilemma, and few names are as synonymous with this technology as Audio Modeling. Their flagship compilation, the , represents a landmark achievement, offering a comprehensive digital orchestra of solo instruments that responds and breathes like its acoustic counterparts.
Musicians can control parameters like bow pressure, position, vibrato speed/intensity, and breath pressure in real-time, making them ideal for expressive performances. Low Footprint:
A secondary set of strings (Violin, Viola, Cello) designed with a slightly smaller, more intimate "chamber" tone, offering a different timbral palette than the primary solo strings. Each instrument responds to up to 5 dimensions
Enter the —a seismic shift from sample playback to physical modeling synthesis. Version 3.5.0 is not merely a maintenance patch; it is a substantial overhaul that redefines what Mac-based composers can expect from solo woodwinds, brass, strings, and now, the newly integrated Voice and Muted Brass instruments.
The entire bundle is very light on storage space compared to sample libraries. MPE & Controller Support:
Version 3.5.0 and the broader V3 engine updates introduced several enhancements: Physical modeling has emerged as the definitive solution
Added as a standalone application, alongside VST3 and NKS compatibility. Performance and Workflow
| Feature | Description | |---------|-------------| | | Full M1/M2/M3 support (no Rosetta required) | | Improved CPU efficiency | Up to 30% lower CPU usage on Apple Silicon | | MIDI 2.0 Property Exchange | Enhanced controller mapping | | MPE+ | Expanded MPE support for Seaboard, LinnStrument, Osmose | | Resizable UI | Scalable from 70% to 150% | | Improved Legato Engine | Smoother transitions between notes | | Enhanced Bowing Model (Strings) | More natural bow change control |
After testing the new v3.5.0 on an M2 Mac Studio (Logic Pro 11), the performance leap is immediately noticeable. Loading a full string quintet with the new native Apple Silicon code uses roughly half the CPU of the previous Intel version running under Rosetta.