Comparison

REMAKE vs SWAM Contrabassoon

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

REMAKE

This audio effect app splits input signals into three bands, adding resonance to lows and harmonic voices to mids. It includes overdrive and vibrato for highs, offering a unique sound-shaping experience. Works as a standalone app or AUV3 plugin.

Highlights
  • Multiband signal splitting
  • Low frequency resonance
  • Mid frequency harmonic voices
  • Stereo voice positioning
  • Overdrive/gain booster
  • High frequency vibrato
  • Standalone and AUV3 plugin support
Features
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Remake is a multi-band effect designed for rich and crisp sound. The input signal is split into 3 parts. Then resonances are added to the lows (under 100Hz) and at the same time two harmonic voices are added to the mid frequencies only. One unison voice and one on perfect fifth interval. These 2 voices have their own positions in the stereo. Then the original mids are mixed with the additional voices and the signal goes through warm and gentle overdrive/gain booster effect with gain control. The high frequencies of the sound are sent through slight vibrato effect. All these signals are finally mixed on the output to form the result sound. The effect can work as a stand alone app and as an audio unit AUV3 plug-in. Controls: - Bass Vibe - amount of resonances on the low frequencies - Mid Gain - gain on the midshipmen’s - Voices - level of the additional mid voices - Reverb This is my first multi-band effect and I made it on a music hack day at Vienna to demonstrate my audio technology.

About

SWAM Contrabassoon

This virtual instrument offers unparalleled realism and expressive power for contrabassoon sounds. It generates authentic performances dynamically, responding to subtle playing nuances, and includes a room simulator for immersive acoustic spaces. It's designed for musicians seeking a highly responsive and realistic digital double-reed experience.

Highlights
  • Physical modeling for authentic sound generation
  • Dynamic response to playing nuances
  • Room Simulator 'Ambiente' for spatial control
  • Standalone and AUv3 plugin support
  • Intuitive interface for all users
  • MPE and MIDI controller compatibility
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SWAM Contrabassoon for iOS: Unmatched Realism and Expressive Power in Your Hands! Whether you play with a wind controller like the EWI, a keyboard, or any other MIDI device, SWAM Contrabassoon for iOS gives you unparalleled expressivity. Part of the acclaimed SWAM Solo Woodwinds, SWAM Solo Brass, SWAM Solo Strings, and SWAM String Sections suite, it is a must-have for musicians seeking the most realistic and responsive virtual instruments available. Now featuring the revolutionary Room Simulator "Ambiente", this cutting-edge Physical Modeling technology delivers the depth and nuance of a real woodwind performance—in real time. Unlike sampled libraries, SWAM Contrabassoon doesn’t rely on pre-recorded sounds but generates authentic performances dynamically, responding to every subtlety of your playing, just like a real contrabassoonist. New Features and Key Benefits Room Simulator "Ambiente": Take advantage of advanced spatial control with the built-in Room Simulator "Ambiente", allowing 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 EQ and Compressor effects are available for fine-tuning your sound. Standalone and AUv3 Plugin: Perform in real time or integrate SWAM Contrabassoon 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 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 instrument models to explore a variety of tonal colors and expressive possibilities. Use AUv3 to integrate with your mobile DAW (Logic, Cubasis, AUM) or apps like Camelot PRO for live performances. Who is SWAM Contrabassoon 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 Contrabassoon unlocks the full range of expression. Music Producers: Need a mobile setup to produce music from anywhere without carrying around expensive gear? SWAM Contrabassoon 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 Contrabassoon, a controller capable of continuous expression (such as a breath controller, expression pedal, MPE device, or wind controller) is required. Just like a real contrabassoonist shapes their sound with breath and embouchure, SWAM Contrabassoon needs expressive input for maximum realism. With SWAM Contrabassoon for iOS, you have the freedom to create lifelike woodwind performances on your iPhone or iPad. Redefine your music with unparalleled realism and expressive depth—anytime, anywhere.

Screenshots

REMAKE2 screens
SWAM Contrabassoon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: REMAKE at $1.99 against SWAM Contrabassoon's $29.99. REMAKE also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). SWAM Contrabassoon's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 42 months). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

REMAKE costs $1.99 and SWAM Contrabassoon $29.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for REMAKE against 5.0 for SWAM Contrabassoon. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

REMAKE ships an update every 42 months, SWAM Contrabassoon every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
REMAKE versus SWAM Contrabassoon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterREMAKESWAM Contrabassoon
Price$1.99 — better$29.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 42 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB130 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleksandar MlazevAudio Modeling

Customer experience

REMAKE

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

SWAM Contrabassoon

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

REMAKE

No in-app purchases

None

SWAM Contrabassoon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is REMAKE free?
REMAKE costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SWAM Contrabassoon free?
SWAM Contrabassoon costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, REMAKE or SWAM Contrabassoon?
REMAKE and SWAM Contrabassoon are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do REMAKE or SWAM Contrabassoon have ads?
Neither REMAKE nor SWAM Contrabassoon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, REMAKE or SWAM Contrabassoon?
REMAKE ships an update every 42 months, and SWAM Contrabassoon every 2 months. Most recently, REMAKE was updated on October 8, 2026 and SWAM Contrabassoon on October 1, 2026.

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