SWAM Solo Strings Bundle v3

Full Description

All-encompassing string instruments

Creating authentic and realistic compositions for strings rarely means using only one instrument. With the Solo Strings Bundle v3, you get access to four world-class, fully-modelled instruments including the violin, viola, cello and double bass. Using all four instruments in unison allows you to create traditional string quartet pieces, utilising the full string range from bellowing low double bass to delicate viola. Using all four pieces simultaneously, your orchestration will sound more lively and full-bodied than simply using one instrument in solo, helping to add to the authenticity and validity of your compositions.

Ultimate instrument for on stage or in the studio

Flexibility in the studio is vital in producing the best results for your session. SWAM Solo Strings Bundle v3 provides you with the ability to customise virtually every aspect of your sound to perfectly blend with your instruments and mix. Perfect for any mixing engineer, composer or producer, the proprietary SWAM-S modelling engine means you are not bound by the restrictions placed upon the sampled sound you are triggering. Instead, you can adjust the behaviour characteristics of your instrument in the same way a musician could when recording the instrument for real.

Real-time bow sensitivity controls let you alter the size and strength of each bow stroke to tailor the performance to the material, ensuring all the dynamic expression is maintained in emotive solos and melodies. Several performance modes such as left hand, right hand and polyphony allow you to add the humanisation element needed for authentic sounds and performances. In-depth tuning parameters are employed to allow you to finely tune against the exact pitch of other instruments within your mix unlike the static pitch of sampled libraries, ensuring no sour notes are heard in your mix. Hyper-fine details such as bow noise, rosin amount and string resonance allow you to customise every minute detail of your sound to create the perfect timbre. To fit within your mix, a handy FX section is included, comprised of creative effects such as reverb and EQ.

On-stage, Solo Strings Bundle v3 offers the most realistic stringed instrument sound available on the market today. Comprehensive MIDI mapping ensures that no matter what controller type you use, you can map all message types from CC, Hi-Res CC, Aftertouch and more to your instrument. Additionally, SWAM Solo Strings Bundle comes with a wide range of presets that are mapped to common controller types, offering a plug-and-play solution for most live performers. Advanced velocity curve control ensures that every note will have the exact expression you need to convey the emotion within your composition.

Powerful SWAM-S modelling engine

The beating heart of Solo Strings Bundle v3 is the new and improved SWAM-S audio engine technology. Utilising physical/behaviour modelling as well as multi-vector, phase-synchronous sample morphing you can enjoy unparalleled authenticity with a natural and full-bodied sound – just like the real instruments. Meticulously replicating the physical and acoustic properties, SWAM has been able to create the most realistic-sounding virtual instrument on the market. From the studio to the stage, the SWAM-S engine provides endless sonic variation making it perfect for compositions and performances alike.

Small footprint, optimised for large sessions

Using only a fraction of RAM occupancy per instrument, Solo Strings Bundle v3 can outperform even the most detailed sample libraries. Using only a mere 15MB of RAM per instrument instance, you can create highly complex and detailed compositions with several instrument layers without breaking a sweat. The immaculate modelling engine that powers the small footprint is key in letting you dive into large projects which require several instances of the plugin to simulate instruments within an orchestra. All of this power is packed into only a small download package and unlike gigabyte-sized sample libraries, will let you get up and running and composing in no time.

Features

• Entirely modelling-based instrument delivers exceptional realism and authenticity
• Smooth and seamless Legato
• New Pizzicato Model
• Real-time bow sensitivity controls let you digitally transform the bow used from short to long with stroke strength option
• Clean and simple graphical user interface
• Adjust the sound to your taste and customise expression via Timbral control
• Several Play Modes include Left Hand, Right Hand and Polyphony to create natural and realistic response
• Find your sonic signature and customise instrument Timbre
• In-depth tuning parameters include fine-tuning and micro-tuning allow you to tune your instrument to your ensemble perfectly
• Handy onboard FX and EQ let you fit your instrument to your mix
• Deep MIDI mapping offers the ability to control parameters with your MIDI controller
• MIDI Mapping supports CC, Hi-Res CC, After-touch and more to customise any controllers
• Advanced velocity curve control
• Includes a wide range of MIDI controller presets for plug-and-play operation
• Intuitive preset list lets you recall settings in any future sessions
• Compatible with a wide range of formats including standalone

Specifications

System Requirements

• Disk Space: 240 MB
• RAM: 15 MB (for each instrument instance)
• CPU: 1.6GHz Core 2 Duo CPU (for each instrument instance)
• Supported Operating Systems:
  • Windows: Windows 10, Windows 11
  • Mac: macOS 10.10 (Yosemite) – 12.3 (Monterey)
• Supported Plugin Formats:
  • Mac: Standalone, Audio Units, VST, VST3, AAX 64-bit, NKS (Apple Silicon architecture supported natively, except for AAX plugins)
  • Windows: Standalone, VST, VST3, AAX 64-bit, NKS (Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol)
• Product Code: SWAMSTRINGS