Solo Strings
SWAM VIOLA
SWAM Viola is the most realistic, real-time controllable, expressive virtual viola on the market. Developed by Audio Modeling using SWAM technology, it guarantees the same natural reactions as a real instrument.
SWAM Viola is instrument modeled with algorithms, recreating the behaviour of the real acoustic instrument. There are no pre recorded samples that’s why there are endless expressive sound combinations you can get.
For example, assign the bow pressure to a knob of any MIDI controller, and create your own music.
SPECIFICATIONS
Formats and OS
macOS
macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) - 15 (Sequoia) *
- Standalone, Audio Units, VST, VST3, AAX 64bit
- NKS (Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol) - VST3 only
Windows
Windows 10, Windows 11
- Standalone, VST, VST3, AAX 64bit
- NKS (Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol) - VST3 only
Small footprint!
macOS
Each product installer is 90 MB. The required space is 32 MB per single plugin format plus 20 MB for shared resources and assets. The total range is from 52 MB to 180 MB depending on the number of plugin formats installed.
RAM occupancy: about 30 MB for each instrument instance.
Windows
Each product installer is 57 MB. The required space is 16 MB per single plugin format plus 20 MB for shared resources and assets. The total range is from 36 MB to 84 MB depending on the number of plugin formats installed.
RAM occupancy: about 52 MB for each instrument instance.
CPU load
The realism and expressiveness of the SWAM instruments requires 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.
AMBIENTE
THE ROOM SIMULATOR BY AUDIO MODELING
The new ecosystem that brings Solo Instruments and String Sections together in the same space.
With Ambiente, Audio Modeling makes music creation easier and faster.
Streamlined Workflow, Enhanced Creativity
Work more efficiently with a unified control system.
Manage everything in one place for a smoother creative process and superior sound quality.
Key Features:
- Spatializer: Place instruments and sections in the same room for added realism.
- Customizable Rooms: Choose up to three rooms with different materials and sizes, and adjust the stereo mic distance for perfect reflections. A Close Mic Option can be also used as an high-absorption room for close mic setups, ideal for external spatializers or reverbs.
- Consistent Sound: All instruments can benefit from the same environment consistently, without artificial enhancements.
INSIGHTS
Main Screen
New UI, Clean & Easy
Expressivity
Adjust the Sound to your Taste and Needs
Play Modes
Left Hand, Right Hand and Polyphony
Timbre
Endless combinations: find your own Sound
Pitch – Master Tuning
Transpose & Pitch Bend Range
Pitch – Micro Tuning
Play with your Style & Tune.
Advanced
Fine tuning parameters
ROOM SIMULATOR
Place your instruments in an acoustically modeled room
ROOM TYPES
Choose different room materials and sizes
Midi Mapping
Select the Control with One Touch
Midi Mapping
Move your External Controller
Midi Mapping
View, Edit & Reassign
Midi Mapping
Advanced Curve Remapping
Midi Templates
Plug&Play with Controller Presets
Midi Mapping list
All Settings in One Screen
Main Menu
Guided Wizard Menu
Preset Management
Rename, Save, Duplicate, Import & Export, Sub-Sets.
SEARCH
Find any parameter on just one screen
v3 RELEASE HIGHLIGHTS
- Powerful MIDI Mapping feature that supports CC, Hi-Res CC, After-Touch NRPN, and remapping curves that allow more customization and sensitivity to any controller.
- Realistic Legatos
- New Pizzicato Model
- General Sound improvement and behavior of bowed string
- Timbral correction feature. You’ll be able to select up to two harmonics to adjust (for emphasis or reduction).
- Standalone version, introduced VST3 plug-in format, and Native Instruments NKS compatibility.
- Real-time bow Sensitivity Control (on bowing mode). This gives you the ability to transform the bow, from a short bow with soft strokes to a full-length bow with strong strokes.
The kind of control and realism SWAM Solo Strings offer have never been heard before in modeled instruments!
PRODUCT VIDEOS
SWAM Viola
SWAM Solo Strings
SWAM Solo Strings in orchestral environment
SWAM Solo Strings in orchestral environment
RELATED PRODUCTS
The Solo Strings family powered by Swam-S Engine has also:
VIOLIN
CELLO
DOUBLE BASS
SAVE WITH BUNDLES AND UPGRADE OFFERS
Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass
SOLO STRINGS BUNDLE
Great Deals with Bundles: get the entire family at once!
Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass.
360 EUR/USD
252 EUR/USD
(Value of 480 EUR/USD)
If you have already some instruments, you can complete the Bundle at a convenient price from the Customer Portal!
Solo Woodwinds, Solo Strings and Solo Brass
SWAM ALL IN BUNDLE: SOLO INSTRUMENTS
The best solo instruments on the market in one convenient bundle. ALL SWAM Solo Woodwinds, ALL SWAM Solo Strings and ALL SWAM Solo Brass!
With this bundle you don’t need to look for anything else: all the best physical modeled Solo Strings, Solo Brass and the best hybrid modeled Solo Woodwinds will be yours.
SWAM ALL IN BUNDLE: SOLO INSTRUMENTS value is up to 2150 USD/EUR:
SWAM Clarinets 170 USD/EUR + SWAM Saxophones 250 USD/EUR + SWAM Double Reeds 250 USD/EUR + SWAM Flutes 250 USD/EUR + SWAM Violin 120 USD/EUR + SWAM Viola 120 USD/EUR + SWAM Cello 120 USD/EUR + SWAM Double Bass 120 USD/EUR + SWAM Trumpets 250 USD/EUR + SWAM Trombones 250 USD/EUR + SWAM Horns & Tubas 250 USD/EUR
GET THEM ALL
If you have already some instruments, you can complete the Bundle at a convenient price from the Customer Portal!
For Solo Strings v2 Owners
v3 UPGRADE DEALS: 75% OFF
SWAM Solo Strings v2 (Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass) will be discontinued and no longer supported as of June 3, 2025. You can upgrade to the new v3 versions at an incredible discounted price. This limited-time offer is available until June 3, 2025. After this date, upgrades will be offered at full price.
EACH INSTRUMENT UPGRADE PRICE IS 30 EUR/USD (with a 75% discount from the full price of 120 EUR/USD)
SOLO STRINGS BUNDLE UPGRADE PRICE IS 90 EUR/USD (with a 75% discount from the full price of 360 EUR/USD)
Upgrades and bundle completions can be purchased from your Audio Modeling Customer Portal account. Log in to your account and check for the offers.
All options and prices are calculated according to the products you have already purchased. Click the UPGRADE button next to any of the options shown to purchase it.
TAKE YOUR MUSIC ANYWHERE!
Discover SWAM Solo Instruments on the App Store! Now you can turn your iPad or iPhone into a powerful musical tool and carry your creativity wherever you go. Explore a new realm of musical expression directly on your mobile device.
PLAY WITH REAL TIME CONTROLS
All the following parameters are controllable in real-time (through MIDI) or by a Digital Audio Workstation:
Expression (Dynamic), Note transitions (Staccato / Legato / Portamento) with no KeySwitches, Bow Pressure, Bow Position, Play Mode (Bowed, Pizzicato, Col Legno), Mono vs Double polyphony, Vibrato Depth, Vibrato Rate, Tremolo On/Off, Tremolo Speed, Harmonics, Portamento Time, Portamento split point (across strings), Attack speed, Dynamic Transitions, Sordino On/Off, String preferred selection, Alternate Fingering, Bow Lift, Bow Start (Up / Down), Sustain, Microtuning, Main Volume, Pan Pot, Reverb Mix.
FRIENDLY FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED USERS
SWAM instruments offer an inclusive music-making experience for blind and visually impaired musicians. With their user-friendly interface and accessibility features, SWAM instruments enable visually impaired users to fully engage in the creative process without any barriers. Users can navigate the instruments with ease and focus on making music, regardless of their visual ability. With SWAM instruments, everyone can enjoy the joy and therapeutic benefits of music-making.
DIGITALLY HANDCRAFTED INSTRUMENTS
These instruments exploit our proprietary SWAM-S engine, a powerful Physical Modeling technology derived from the Digital Waveguides approach