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This app provides a collection of virtual Indian instruments for music creation on iOS devices. It functions as an Audio Unit Extension and supports Inter-App Audio, allowing integration with various music production apps. Additional instruments can be acquired through in-app purchases.

Virtual Indian instruments
Audio Unit Extension support
Inter-App Audio compatibility
MIDI loop library
In-app instrument purchases
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What's New in SwarPlug

1.1

November 8, 2022

- now also available on iPhones - new In App Purchases screen that fixes a problem with downloads running in a loop - fixes a pitch-bending issue on Garageband

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User reviews

I spent money on instruments, and I don’t have instruments.

I spent money thru my apple store account to get some more voices for your product. I purchased at least 4 extra voices. The money was taken from the account , but I don’t have those voices I paid for. Where are the voices?

All fixed!

This is the best Indian music app now! Thanks for bringing this amazing idea to life! The midi and purchase's work again. The sound is great as well,cheers.

Response from developer

Glad it all works. Thanks for the appreciation!

Great sounds too bad I can’t use them

Purchased 3 sound packs, only 2 downloaded, and none of them will load. :) Well the demos sounded cool. Enjoy my donation

Response from developer

Really sorry about that. We'll be releasing a 1.1 update in a couple days that should fix the problem.

LACKING FEATURES

5 years and still no legato. Selecting presets has the WORST UX when used as an AU inside Cubasis. The instrument is not sorted at all, instruments are scattered all over the place and it is laid out in 4 column mode with some custom scrolling that is a hit or miss (most of the time miss) and the list closes abruptly for 99% of the time! Swiping the list does not work but selects the wrong instrument. We have to scroll using an arrow at the bottom that is missed most of the time. Every time we open the instrument list, it goes to the top of the list forcing us to scroll down again instead of auto-scrolling to the selected instrument on the track. These make it unusable more than 80%. This is a very BAD UX for absolutely no reason. They should just revert the instrument list to a regular list with alpha sorting. Simple. No full screen mode in AU inside Cubasis. Scrolling in the folder and items lists is a similar nightmare as swiping does not work. I’ll gladly give it a 5-star rating if the above are resolved.
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Restore purchases does not work.

Like the other review says, purchases made within app are ‘lost’ if you uninstall and install or install it on a new iPad. Also the purchase window glitches every 5 seconds, it keeps downloading stuff....never ending loop. The app itself is great, but completely unusable, apple shouldn’t approve such buggy apps.
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FAQ

What instruments are included with SwarPlug?

SwarPlug initially includes the Tabla instrument. Additional virtual Indian instruments can be downloaded and purchased individually through in-app purchases within the app.

How does SwarPlug integrate with other music apps?

SwarPlug functions as an Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) and supports Inter-App Audio. This allows it to be loaded into compatible hosts like Garageband, Cubasis, and AUM, and to link with other audio applications.

Can I use SwarPlug offline?

The core functionality of SwarPlug, including playing its included instruments and using downloaded ones, is available offline once installed. However, the initial download of instruments requires an internet connection.

What devices is SwarPlug compatible with?

SwarPlug is designed for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices. It is also supported on Apple Watch, though functionality may be limited.

How often is SwarPlug updated?

The latest version of SwarPlug is 1.1, which was last updated on November 8, 2022. Update frequency can vary based on developer priorities and new feature development.

What is the user rating for SwarPlug?

SwarPlug has a rating of 3.1 stars based on 27 ratings. User feedback often highlights the unique instrument selection but may also comment on specific features or usability.

Is SwarPlug suitable for beginners?

SwarPlug is an advanced tool for music production and may require familiarity with DAWs and audio extensions. While it includes MIDI loops, its primary use is within a larger music creation workflow.

What is the age rating for SwarPlug?

SwarPlug has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no content restrictions.