SWAM (Synchronous Waves Acoustic Modeling) is a cutting-edge proprietary next-generation technology that enables musicians, performers, and composers to overcome the limitations of traditional samplers. Developed by Stefano Lucato in collaboration with Emanuele Parravicini, the SWAM engine combines physical and behavioral modeling principles with multi-vector phase-synchronous sample morphing.
Package contents
SWAM Solo Strings v3.10.1
SWAM Solo Woodwinds v3.10.1
SWAM Solo Brass v3.10.1
SWAM String Sections v1.4.1
SWAM VariFlute v1.0.1
- SWAM Solo Instruments
In SWAM Solo v3.10.1 (and in the 3.10.x branch as a whole), the main change was the transition to a new modeling engine , which made it possible to implement several critical functions.
Key differences from previous v3 builds:
— NKS (Native Kontrol Standard) support: Instruments are now fully integrated into the Native Instruments system, providing automatic parameter mapping to Komplete Kontrol and Maschine controllers.
— Expression Smoothing: The algorithms for processing incoming data have been reworked. Transitions between sound nuances have become even smoother, which is especially noticeable when using MPE controllers or Breath Controllers.
— VST3 fixes: Version 3.10.1 is significantly more stable and fixes specific automation bugs in the VST3 format that were encountered in earlier v3 versions.
— Preset optimization: The preset manager has been updated, and work has been done to make sounds load faster and the CPU load more predictable during active playing.
To put it simply: the sound remains the same reference physical modeling, but the instrument has become much more “friendly” to modern hardware and professional MIDI controllers.
- SWAM String Sections
In the SWAM String Sections v1.4.1 update (and as part of the transition to version 1.4), Audio Modeling focused on bringing the ensemble sound to life and fixing critical bugs.
Key innovations:
— Improved Transitions: Legato, portamento, and fast passages have been significantly improved. Transitions between notes in fast runs now sound more natural, without the “robotic” effect.
— New “Keep Bow Direction” command: Added the ability to lock the bow direction via a MIDI command or Key Switch. This gives more control over bowing during detailed programming.
— Improved attack and friction noise: The bow physics model has been adjusted to more realistically reproduce rosin noise and bow attack.
— Notification Center: A notification system has been added that displays warnings (such as low resource consumption or setting conflicts) without interrupting your workflow.
— Pitch Bend fix in MPE: Fixed a bug where pitch bends were not working correctly in MPE mode.
— Tremolo Sync: Fixed a bug where the tremolo speed would not sync with the host program’s tempo (DAW BPM).
— Room Optimization: Ambiente Room Simulator algorithms have been optimized to reduce CPU load when using multiple plugin instances.
This update makes ensembles more flexible for live performance, especially if you use complex MIDI controllers.
Installation
Run the required installer (or all of them). Follow the installer instructions.
If a package requires authorization, use the R2R activator from the “R2R activation” folder in the distribution:
- Run AMSC_Register.exe.
- Run KeyGen.exe and activate the package.
For more details, see the README.txt file in the “R2R activation” folder.
