SWAM VariFlute
Discover the future of expressive digital instruments with SWAM VariFlute — the first release in our new Discovery series, designed to welcome everyone into the Audio Modeling ecosystem. VariFlute is not just a virtual instrument; it’s an invitation to explore a limitless world of sound. Entirely based on physical modeling, it gives you the freedom to create your own flutes — from recorders to pan flutes, from ancient to imagined — customizing size, material, bore design, and more. Whether you’re a curious newcomer or a seasoned creator, VariFlute empowers your musical journey with unmatched realism and creative flexibility.
FREE WITH SWAM FLUTES
SWAM VariFlute is free for all SWAM Flutes owners — current and new.
If you already own SWAM Flutes, simply log in to the Customer Portal: VariFlute will be available for you to download at no additional cost.
For new customers, VariFlute will automatically be offered for free during checkout when you add either SWAM Flutes or the full SWAM Solo Woodwinds Bundle to your cart. After completing your purchase, the instrument will also appear in your User Portal, ready to be downloaded.
It’s our way of saying thank you — and of opening new creative doors for every member of the SWAM community.
TECHNOLOGY
At the heart of SWAM VariFlute is over a decade of cutting-edge research in physical modeling. Unlike sample-based instruments, VariFlute doesn’t rely on recorded sound — it generates sound in real time by simulating the physics of airflow, material, and resonance inside a flute.
This allows for:
- Real-time expressive control without static limitations.
- Infinite customization of sound and instrument design.
- Compact performance without the need for large sample libraries.
VariFlute is a fully professional tool, accessible in price but uncompromising in quality. It’s the perfect entry point for new users, and an inspiring addition for those already immersed in the SWAM world. With VariFlute, you’re not just choosing a flute — you’re crafting your own voice.
SPECIFICATION
Formats and OS
macOS
macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) – 26 (Tahoe)*
- 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
The required space is 32 MB per single plugin format plus 50 MB for shared resources and assets. The total range is from 178 MB to 690 MB depending on the number of plugin formats installed.
RAM occupancy: about 100 MB for each instrument instance.
Windows
Product installer is 160 MB. The required space is 16 MB per single plugin format plus 50 MB for shared resources and assets. The total range is from 114 MB to 306 MB depending on the number of plugin formats installed.
RAM occupancy: about 70 MB for each instrument instance.
CPU load
The realism and expressiveness of the SWAM instrument 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.
INSIGHT
MAIN SCREEN
New UI, Clean & Easy
EXPRESSIVITY
Adjust the sound to your taste and needs
PLAY MODELS
Control the behaviour of the instruments
TIMBRE
Endless combinations, find you own sound
PITCH – MASTER TUNING
Transpose and Pitch-bend rage
PITCH – MICROTUNING
Play with you own style and 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
One touch to assign
MIDI MAPPING
Midi learn to assign
MIDI MAPPING
View, Edit and 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 MANAGER
Save & Load, Import & Export ALL or sub-sets
SEARCH
Find any parameter on just one screen
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
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Limitless Instrument Creation
Design your own flute-like instruments by adjusting physical characteristics — length, diameter, material, hole configuration, and more — without relying on fixed presets or samples. -
Global Sound Palette
Reproduce and reinvent sounds inspired by instruments like the shakuhachi, bansuri, ocarina, and panpipes — or invent entirely new timbres that defy cultural and geographic borders. -
Continuous Expressivity
Experience the fluid dynamics of breath and embouchure control with a fully physically-modeled engine that responds in real time to your every gesture. -
Perfect for Exploration
A playground for sonic experimentation, VariFlute invites you to break boundaries and discover your own unique voice — no prior experience required. -
Part of the Discovery Series
Designed to inspire and engage a new wave of creators, the Discovery series brings top-tier technology into reach for everyone — at a price that welcomes exploration.
TAKE YOUR MUSIC ANYWHERE!
Discover the Audio Modeling Ecosystem on the App Store! Transform your iPad or iPhone into a powerful creative tool and take your music wherever you go.
Explore a new dimension of sound creation directly on your mobile device.
REAL-TIME PERFORMANCE CONTROLS
Play parameters in real-time from a MIDI controller or Digital Audio Workstation:
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.
HANDCRAFTED DIGITAL INSTRUMENTS
Developed by Audio Modeling using SWAM-W Technology, SWAM Flutes combine innovative performance techniques, physical modeling, behavioral modeling, and multi-vector, phase-synchronous sample morphing to create the most realistic, real-time controllable, expressive virtual flutes on the market. SWAM Flutes’ real-time control of expressive parameters provides the range and organic feel that enable endless sonic variation and make every live performance unique.