Comparison

SWAM Euphonium vs Diosynth Live

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

Head to head
About

SWAM Euphonium

This app offers highly realistic and expressive virtual euphonium sounds for musicians. It utilizes physical modeling technology to dynamically generate sound in real-time, responding to subtle playing nuances. Features include a room simulator, built-in effects, and extensive customization options for a truly immersive brass performance.

Highlights
  • Physical modeling sound generation
  • Room Simulator 'Ambiente'
  • Standalone and AUv3 plugin support
  • MPE and MIDI controller compatibility
  • Customizable timbre, vibrato, and dynamics
  • Built-in EQ and Compressor effects
  • Modeled mutes for tonal variety
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SWAM Euphonium 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 Euphonium for iOS gives you unparalleled expressivity. Part of the acclaimed SWAM Solo Brass, SWAM Solo Woodwinds, 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 brass performance—in real time. Unlike sampled libraries, SWAM Euphonium doesn’t rely on pre-recorded sounds but generates authentic performances dynamically, responding to every subtlety of your playing, just like a real euphonium 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 Euphonium 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 modeled mutes to explore different 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 Euphonium 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 Euphonium unlocks the full range of expression. Music Producers: Need a mobile setup to produce music from anywhere without carrying around expensive gear? SWAM Euphonium 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 Euphonium, a controller capable of continuous expression (such as a breath controller, expression pedal, MPE device, or wind controller) is required. Just like a real euphonium player shapes their sound with breath and embouchure, SWAM Euphonium needs expressive input for maximum realism. With SWAM Euphonium for iOS, you have the freedom to create lifelike brass performances on your iPhone or iPad. Redefine your music with unparalleled realism and expressive depth—anytime, anywhere.

About

Diosynth Live

Features
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Diosynth Live™ is the mobile companion app for ASM Diosynth®, designed for quick access during performance, rehearsal, and everyday use. Connect your Diosynth to a compatible iPhone using USB or Bluetooth MIDI, then quickly recall favorite patches and adjust important Setup and MIDI settings without needing a computer. Diosynth Live is organized into three main sections: Favorites, Setup, and MIDI. FAVORITES Keep your favorite sounds close at hand. • Quickly recall favorite patches in Perform mode • Manage and reorder favorites in Edit mode • Keep your Favorites synchronized with your Diosynth SETUP View and adjust Diosynth system and performance settings directly from your iPhone. Setup provides access to settings including pitch, key delay, breath and bite response, assignable buttons, pressure pads, gyroscope, joystick, vibrato, fingering, clock, audio levels, Master FX, and other instrument settings. MIDI View and adjust Diosynth MIDI settings, including Local Control, MIDI channel selection, Program Change settings, joystick and button assignments, and other MIDI-related options. CONNECTIVITY Diosynth Live supports: • USB connection • Bluetooth MIDI • Demo Mode for exploring the app without a connected Diosynth DIOSYNTH LIVE™ AND DIOSYNTH MANAGER™ Diosynth Live is designed for quick patch recall and convenient access to instrument settings while playing. Full patch browsing and editing, bank management, and firmware updates are handled using the Diosynth Manager™ desktop application. Diosynth Live requires an ASM Diosynth for full functionality.

Screenshots

SWAM Euphonium4 screens
Diosynth Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Diosynth Live at Free against SWAM Euphonium's $29.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Diosynth Live is free to download; SWAM Euphonium costs $29.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SWAM Euphonium versus Diosynth Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSWAM EuphoniumDiosynth Live
Price$29.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAudio ModelingAshunSoundMachines

In-app purchases

None

SWAM Euphonium

No in-app purchases

None

Diosynth Live

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SWAM Euphonium free?
SWAM Euphonium costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Diosynth Live free?
Diosynth Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SWAM Euphonium or Diosynth Live have ads?
Neither SWAM Euphonium nor Diosynth Live shows ads.

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