Mozaic Plugin Workshop vs SWAM Bassoon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mozaic Plugin Workshop
Design and build your own custom MIDI plugins for music production. This tool offers a simple yet powerful scripting language and pre-built components to create filters, sequencers, and generative music tools. It integrates with AUv3 MIDI hosts for seamless workflow.
- Custom MIDI plugin creation
- Easy-to-learn scripting language
- Generative music tools
- MIDI filters and sequencers
- AUv3 support
- Tilt sensor integration
- Built-in script editor
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Create your own MIDI plugins: MIDI filters, generative music tools, basic sequencers, MIDI control panels, chaos experiments... Let your imagination take you places. Mozaic runs inside your favorite AU MIDI host, and gives you practical building blocks such as LFOs, pre-fab GUI layouts, musical scales, AUv3 support (with AU Parameters, transport events, tempo syncing, etc.), random generators and a super-simple yet powerful script language. Mozaic even offers quick access to your device’s Tilt Sensors for expressive interaction concepts! The Mozaic Script language is designed from the ground up to be the easiest and most flexible MIDI language on iOS. A language by creatives, for creatives. You’ll only need to write a few lines of script to achieve impressive things - or to create that uber-specific thing that was missing from your MIDI setup. Check out the Programming Manual on Ruismaker.com to learn about the script language and to get inspiration for awesome scripts of your own. Mozaic comes with a sizable collection of tutorials and pre-made scripts which you can use out of the box, or which can be a starting point for your own plugin adventures. Features in a nutshell: - Easy to learn Mozaic Script language: easy to learn, easy to read - Sample-accurate-everything: the tightest MIDI timing possible - Built-in script editor with code-completion, syntax hints, etc. - 5 immediately usable GUI layouts, with knobs, sliders, pads, etc. - In-depth, helpful programming manual available on Ruismaker.com - Easy access to LFOs, scales, MIDI I/O, AU parameters, timers - Supports Sysex, with built-in checksum calculations - AUv3; so you'll get multi-instance, state-saving, tempo sync and resource efficiency out of the box Mozaic opens up the world of creative MIDI plugins to anyone willing to put in a few hours and a hot beverage or two. Practical notes: - Mozaic requires a plugin host with support for AUv3 MIDI plugins (AUM, ApeMatrix, Cubasis, Auria, Audiobus 3, etc.) - The standalone mode of Mozaic lets you edit, test and export projects, but for MIDI connections you need to run it inside an AUv3 MIDI host - MIDI is not sound; Mozaic on its own does not make noise... so bring your own synths, drum machines and other instruments! - AUv3 MIDI requires iOS11 or higher
SWAM Bassoon
This app offers a highly realistic and expressive virtual bassoon experience for musicians. It uses physical modeling technology to dynamically generate sound, responding to subtle playing nuances. Features include a room simulator, EQ, compressor, and extensive MIDI control options.
- Physical modeling sound generation
- Real-time expressive control
- Room simulator 'Ambiente'
- Standalone and AUv3 plugin
- Intuitive interface for all users
- MIDI and MPE controller support
- Built-in EQ and Compressor effects
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SWAM Bassoon 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 Bassoon 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 Bassoon doesn’t rely on pre-recorded sounds but generates authentic performances dynamically, responding to every subtlety of your playing, just like a real bassoonist. 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 Bassoon 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 Bassoon 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 Bassoon unlocks the full range of expression. Music Producers: Need a mobile setup to produce music from anywhere without carrying around expensive gear? SWAM Bassoon 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 Bassoon, a controller capable of continuous expression (such as a breath controller, expression pedal, MPE device, or wind controller) is required. Just like a real bassoonist shapes their sound with breath and embouchure, SWAM Bassoon needs expressive input for maximum realism. With SWAM Bassoon 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Mozaic Plugin Workshop at $1.99 against SWAM Bassoon's $29.99. Mozaic Plugin Workshop also leads on ratings volume (81 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On rating, update cadence, 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
Mozaic Plugin Workshop costs $1.99 and SWAM Bassoon $29.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Mozaic Plugin Workshop against 5.0 for SWAM Bassoon. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mozaic Plugin Workshop has 81 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Mozaic Plugin Workshop ships an update every 3 months, SWAM Bassoon every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mozaic Plugin Workshop | SWAM Bassoon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $29.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (81 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 94.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 81 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 142 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bram Bos | Audio Modeling |
Customer experience
Mozaic Plugin Workshop
SWAM Bassoon
In-app purchases
Mozaic Plugin Workshop
No in-app purchases
SWAM Bassoon
No in-app purchases
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