Swam Double Bass

SWAM Double Bass offers an exceptionally realistic and expressive virtual double bass experience, leveraging advanced physical and behavioral modeling. This allows for intricate combinations of performance techniques, such as combining portamento with varying speeds, crescendos, diminuendos, and tremolos, all in real time.

Realistic Performance Capabilities

SWAM Double Bass stands out due to its ability to simulate a wide range of double bass techniques with high fidelity. The instrument’s physical and behavioral modeling technology enables musicians to create complex and nuanced performances, including the ability to adjust portamento speed and blend various dynamic changes seamlessly.

Platform Compatibility

SWAM Double Bass is compatible with both macOS and Windows operating systems. For macOS, it supports versions from macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) to macOS 14 (Sonoma) and is fully optimized for Apple Silicon processors. It is available in multiple plugin formats, including Standalone, Audio Units (AU), VST, VST3, and AAX 64-bit, and offers NKS (Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol) support in the VST3 format.

On Windows, SWAM Double Bass operates on Windows 10 and Windows 11. It supports Standalone, VST, VST3, and AAX 64-bit plugin formats, with NKS compatibility in VST3.

Accessibility

The SWAM Double Bass plugin is designed to be accessible, integrating with native accessibility frameworks on macOS, Windows, and iOS. This ensures that all users, including those with disabilities, can effectively use the software.

System Requirements and Performance

SWAM Double Bass is engineered to be efficient and lightweight. For macOS, the disk space required ranges from 52 MB to 180 MB, depending on the number of installed plugin formats, with each instrument instance using about 30 MB of RAM. On Windows, the disk space requirement ranges from 36 MB to 84 MB, with each instance consuming approximately 52 MB of RAM.

CPU Considerations

To achieve the realism and expressiveness of SWAM Double Bass, a computer with at least a 1.6 GHz Core 2 Duo CPU is recommended for running a single plugin instance. While the software can operate on less powerful systems, doing so may require larger buffer sizes, which could result in higher latencies during use.

Conclusion

SWAM Double Bass represents a significant advancement in virtual double bass technology, offering unparalleled realism and flexibility for musicians. Its broad compatibility, efficient performance, and accessibility features make it a valuable tool for composers, arrangers, and performers seeking a high-quality digital double bass experience.