SWAM Piccolo vs DeDrummer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SWAM Piccolo
This app offers a highly realistic and expressive virtual piccolo instrument for musicians. It utilizes physical modeling technology to dynamically generate sound, responding to subtle playing nuances. Features include a room simulator, EQ, compressor, and extensive MIDI control options for mobile music production and live performance.
- Physical modeling sound generation
- Room simulator 'Ambiente'
- Standalone and AUv3 plugin
- Expressive MIDI control
- Built-in EQ and Compressor
- Intuitive interface for all users
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SWAM Piccolo 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 Piccolo 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 Piccolo doesn’t rely on pre-recorded sounds but generates authentic performances dynamically, responding to every subtlety of your playing, just like a real piccolo player. 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 Piccolo 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 Piccolo 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 Piccolo unlocks the full range of expression. Music Producers: Need a mobile setup to produce music from anywhere without carrying around expensive gear? SWAM Piccolo 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 Piccolo, a controller capable of continuous expression (such as a breath controller, expression pedal, MPE device, or wind controller) is required. Just like a real piccolo player shapes their sound with breath and embouchure, SWAM Piccolo needs expressive input for maximum realism. With SWAM Piccolo 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.
DeDrummer
This music app acts as an AUv3 EQ designed for DJs. It allows users to effectively remove drum and bass frequencies from tracks, and also features a "Vocal Featuring" option to emphasize mid-range sounds.
- Remove drum sounds
- Remove bass sounds
- Emphasize vocal range
- AUv3 plugin support
- DJ-focused EQ
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Concept: The app is a powerful AUv3 EQ for DJ which can remove drum & bass sounds from musical pieces. Usage: "Drum" slider will remove drum sounds. "Low Cut" knob will remove bass sounds. "Vocal Featuring" will emphasize the middle range. System Requirements: Auv3 host (Cubasis, AUM, apeMatrix etc).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: DeDrummer at $2.99 against SWAM Piccolo's $29.99. DeDrummer also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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
SWAM Piccolo costs $29.99 and DeDrummer $2.99 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 SWAM Piccolo against 5.0 for DeDrummer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
SWAM Piccolo ships an update every 2 months, DeDrummer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SWAM Piccolo | DeDrummer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Audio Modeling | Satoshi Kajii |
Customer experience
SWAM Piccolo
DeDrummer
In-app purchases
SWAM Piccolo
No in-app purchases
DeDrummer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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