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The SWAM String Sections suite of four plugins utilizes groundbreaking physical and behavioral modeling to provide composers and producers with a revolutionary new approach to crafting orchestral arrangements. Harness the power of four essential string sections—Violins, Violas, Cellos and Double Basses—to build your own custom orchestra, big or small. 

Physical Modeling for Limitless Expression

SWAM's modeling technology provides instant access to natural orchestral articulations, allowing for seamless transitions between different styles and articulations without disrupting your creative flow. Users have real-time control over staccato, legato, expression and more to achieve any musical effect desired. Users can also manipulate separate control of each expressivity, like vibrato, bow pressure, bow position. tremolo and more.

Room Modeling for Precise Spatial Control

The included Room Simulator lets you position each section of your orchestra within a virtual acoustic space to create an experience mirroring reality. Choose the room's size and materials to shape your sound, from an intimate studio to a cathedral's grandeur. Fine-tune the microphone position for the perfect balance of detail and richness. SWAM's Room Simulator provides unmatched precision in crafting your orchestral sound, from the first bow stroke to the final reverberation. Play and control parameters in real time to achieve your desired expressive quality, attack, sustain and articulation without searching libraries for the right samples.

Audio Modeling ILIO SWAM String Sections Download
Audio Modeling ILIO SWAM String Sections Download
Audio Modeling ILIO SWAM String Sections Download

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  • Comprehensive Suite: SWAM String Sections includes four essential plugins
  • Expressive Modeling: Harness the power of physical and behavioral modeling
  • Spatial Control: Take charge of room modeling and section placement, tailoring your sound and spatialization
  • Creative Workflow: Play and control real-time parameters
  • Realistic Monophonic Section Programming: Capture the authenticity of a live orchestra
  • Seamless Communication: The String Sections plugins work together harmoniously
  • Orchestral Flexibility: Build your custom orchestra, from small ensembles to grand symphonies
  • Musical Freedom: Elevate your compositions with these incomparable new instruments

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Supported formats and OS macOS
  • macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) – 13.3 (Ventura)
  • Standalone, Audio Units, VST, VST3, AAX 64bit
  • NKS (Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol)
  • Apple Silicon architecture supported natively (AAX Silicon supported natively starting from v3.7.0)
Windows
  • Windows 10, Windows 11
  • Standalone, VST, VST3, AAX 64bit
  • NKS (Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol)
Required space after installation
  • 16 MB per single plugin format
  • 15 MB for shared resources and assets
  • 240 MB for the complete Solo Strings bundle (all plugin formats)
  • RAM occupancy: about 15 MB per instrument instance
CPU load
  • The realism and expressiveness of SWAM instruments require a computer with at least a 1.6 GHz Core 2 Duo CPU for running a single plugin instance. Less powerful systems may also prove satisfactory, but may require larger buffer sizes, involving higher latencies.

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