About SWAM Viola
SWAM Viola for iOS: Unmatched Realism and Expressive Power in Your Hands Experience the cutting-edge Physical Modeling technology of SWAM Viola for iOS, now featuring the revolutionary Room Simulator "Ambiente"! Unlike...
SWAM Viola for iOS: Unmatched Realism and Expressive Power in Your Hands Experience the cutting-edge Physical Modeling technology of SWAM Viola for iOS, now featuring the revolutionary Room Simulator "Ambiente"! Unlike sampled libraries, this virtual instrument doesn’t play pre-recorded sounds but generates authentic string performances in real-time, responding dynamically to your every nuance, just like a real violist. These instruments are NOT sample libraries. Unlike sampling, which uses recordings to replicate the sound of an instrument, physical modeling doesn’t generate a sound as such but creates the conditions for the system to create it according to an external input (like someone playing on a keyboard). This means every note is unique, and the instrument responds dynamically to your playing style. With SWAM Viola, you can unleash your creativity across any musical style-from classical to modern, film scoring to microtonal music. Whether you're performing live or producing music on the go, SWAM Viola is your ultimate companion. New Features and Key Benefits: Room Simulator "Ambiente": Take advantage of advanced spatial control with the built-in Room Simulator "Ambiente," which allows you to position the instrument in a realistic acoustic space, interact dynamically with other SWAM instruments in the same virtual room, and create truly immersive performances. Additionally, the legacy Reverb, EQ, and Compressor effects are available for fine-tuning your sound. Standalone and AUv3 Plugin: Perform in real time or integrate SWAM Viola seamlessly into your mobile production workflow. Intuitive, Inclusive Interface: Designed for everyone, including blind and visually impaired users. Expressive Control: Play with unmatched expressivity using the exclusive virtual bowing surface, MPE controllers, keyboards, breath controllers, or other MIDI devices. Top Features at a Glance: Access a library of presets, create your own, or import presets from the desktop version. Customize every detail of your sound, including timbre, vibrato, and dynamics. Micro-tune the instrument with the Pitch Manager, supporting devices like MAQAM for advanced tuning systems. Add built-in effects like EQ, and Compressor. Play with different viola bodies to explore unique tonal variations. Use AUv3 to integrate with your mobile DAW (Logic, Cubasis, AUM) or apps like Camelot PRO for live performances. Who is SWAM Viola for iOS Designed For? Wind Controller Players: Looking for a mobile setup to perform live without needing a computer while still achieving an incredible sound. Keyboard Players: Frustrated by the limited expressive capabilities of normal sample-based plugins? SWAM Viola unlocks the full range of expression. Music Producers: Need a mobile setup to produce music from anywhere without carrying around expensive gear? SWAM Viola is the solution. Musicians Seeking Expressivity: Looking for a virtual instrument that allows you to express the full range of your musicality easily on your iPhone or iPad. IMPORTANT: To fully harness the expressive power of SWAM Viola, a controller capable of continuous expression (such as a breath controller, expression pedal, MPE device, or wind controller) is required. Just like a bow is essential for a real violist, SWAM Viola needs expressive input for maximum realism. With SWAM Viola for iOS, you have the freedom to create lifelike string performances on your iPhone or iPad. Redefine your music with unparalleled realism and expressive depth-anytime, anywhere.
NEW – Added Greaten AP500 PRO MIDI template – Added Greaten AP300 PRO MIDI template FIX – Fixed an issue where embedded videos failed to load – Fixed an issue that prevented entering CC values from the keyboard when mapping parameters in DAWs – Improved stability and resolved minor UI bugs
Previous Versions
Here you can find the changelog of SWAM Viola since it was posted on our website on 2023-09-25 11:12:03.
The latest version is 3.11.0 and it was updated on 2026-06-17 01:37:08. See below the changes in each version.
SWAM Viola version 3.11.0
Updated At: 2025-12-16
Changes: NEW
– Added Greaten AP500 PRO MIDI template
– Added Greaten AP300 PRO MIDI template
FIX
– Fixed an issue where embedded videos failed to load
– Fixed an issue that prevented entering CC values from the keyboard when mapping parameters in DAWs
– Improved stability and resolved minor UI bugs
SWAM Viola version 3.10.1
Updated At: 2025-09-29
Changes: Sep 29, 2025
Version 3.10.1
FIX
- Fixed sample rate detection on iOS 26
- Microtuning state not recalled at startup
- Fixed incorrect preset type
- Fixed "Reset Initialize" not resetting unmapped default parameters
- Cannot move unselected instances in the Ambiente room (bottom-left)
- Legacy Reverb instance does not sync when switching Ambiente on
- Fixed placeholder text colours in MIDI Input, Save Preset, and Accessibility menus
- Improved stability
SWAM Viola version 3.9.4
Updated At: 2025-07-01
Changes: Jul 1, 2025
Version 3.9.4
FIX
- Clarii mini template not working correctly
- General stability improvements and bug fixes
SWAM Viola version 3.9.3
Updated At: 2025-05-14
Changes: May 14, 2025
Version 3.9.3
FIX
- iPhone: automatically switches to portrait mode during MIDI Mapping when in landscape orientation.
- Dorico: fixed a display issue in the Environment GUI where positions were not shown correctly.
SWAM Viola version 3.9.2
Updated At: 2025-04-16
Changes: Apr 16, 2025
Version 3.9.2
FIX
- Added "Clarii mini Default" MIDI Templates for Clarii mini wind controller by Robkoo.
- The Close Mic Room advanced button is incorrect, causing DAW crashes and making the app unstable.
- Source position of other instances non stored correctly in LUNA and Bitwig Studio.
- Source position of other instances is updated only when releasing the mouse, thus improving the GUI performance.
- Search Page: inactive parameters are now grayed out.
- iOS: MIDI inputs are no more selected automatically at startup, thus avoiding MIDI loops when virtual MIDI output is enabled.
SWAM Viola version 3.9.1
Updated At: 2025-03-11
Changes: Mar 11, 2025
Version 3.9.1
FIX
- Improved performance and overall stability, especially when multiple instances are loaded and running simultaneously.
- Enhanced accessibility for screen readers / VoiceOver in notifications and the notification center.
- Room Simulator: minor UI improvements.
- Room Simulator: fixed an issue that, in certain conditions, caused inconsistent delay in late reverb reflections.
- AUM: fixed a crash when used as an AUv3 plugin in the AUM host on iPhone.
- Presets: fixed import for presets created with older extensions.
- AUv3: minor UI improvements.
SWAM Viola version 3.9.0
Updated At: 2025-02-13
Changes: Feb 13, 2025
Version 3.9.0
NEW
- Introduction of the Ambiente Room Simulator
A high-level mathematical simulator designed to recreate early reflections based on the spatial arrangement of instruments.
Provides superior reverberation compared to previous SWAM versions.
Enables seamless interaction between all SWAM instruments, allowing them to manage the environment by being aware of other instances and synchronizing accordingly.
Includes three different room types with 18 unique combinations of size and absorption materials for instrument placement.
Legacy reverb mode is available for backward compatibility.
UI/UX Improvements
- Improved preset management: saving and resetting are now handled through Templates (replacing Quick Reset and Preset for settings unrelated to the sound engine, such as MIDI mapping, microtuning, and room configurations).
- Improved transitions during runs, fast passages, and legato transitions .
- Introduction of Notification Center: Provides alerts and warnings without interrupting the workflow.
- Added OODI default MIDI preset.
FIX
- Preset list issue: Incorrect handling of uppercase and lowercase in alphabetical sorting.
- Incorrect pitch bend in MPE mode.
- AUv3: Instances were not receiving SysEx messages.
- Tremolo was not syncing with the host BPM.
SWAM Viola version 3.7.5
Updated At: 2024-10-08
Changes: Oct 8, 2024
Version 3.7.5
FIX
- iOS 18 Compatibility: fixed stability issues
SWAM Viola version 3.7.4
Updated At: 2024-09-27
Changes: Sep 27, 2024
Version 3.7.4
FIX
- iOS 18 Compatibility: fixed critical issue related to buffer size management
SWAM Viola version 3.7.3
Updated At: 2024-04-11
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