SampleWiz vs SWAM Tenor Trombone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SampleWiz
Record, manipulate, and play back sounds using various sampling techniques. Explore classic, granular, and modern synthesis modes to create unique musical instruments and expressive performances.
- Multiple sampling modes (classic, granular, modern)
- Real-time waveform editing
- Jordan Rudess signature sound presets
- Resampling capabilities
- Expressive playing surface modes
- Advanced pitch rounding
- Finger vibrato effect
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SampleWiz was awarded Music Making App of the Year for 2011 by the Music Industries Association! Capture your sonic universe! Listen… Record… Create… Jordan says: In creating this instrument I wanted to create something that would appeal to the sonic explorer in all of us. Creating a sampler for iOS devices has allowed us to push the boundaries of traditional sampling instruments. From playing a selection of my signature sounds on the SampleWiz keyboard (JR lead anyone?) to getting up close and personal with sounds by playing directly on the waveform screen, our mission was to blow your mind, put a smile on your face, and expand your creativity. In creating SampleWiz, we have created partnerships with leading sound developers in addition to my personally selected onboard presets. "Inspiring! Just when you thought nothing could be new in the world of sampling, along comes SampleWiz to fire up the neurons of our creativity in new ways. I love the the new realtime interactive noises I can get by 'touching the sound'...the crazy and unique stuff you can do with it is really expressive and fresh!" - Eric Persing, Founder of Spectrasonics "SampleWiz gets you playing instantly, and if you like to sample, there's no quicker or more fun way to go from recording to playing your own samples. Amazing controls, easy to understand yet deep enough to let you create musical voices! And it comes with a library of great sounds from Jordan Rudess. SampleWiz is a wiz if ever there was!" - David Mash, VP of Technology and Education, Berklee College of Music We have poured our hearts and minds into this and driven our families, bandmates, and friends insane by sampling everything that moves. I hope you enjoy this very expressive and wild music app creation! *Choose from three different sampling modes: classic, granular, and modern. *Classic - the traditional method of sampling where the sound will speed up and slow down as you go higher or lower than the recorded pitch. *Granular - Wizdom Music's own take on a granular synthesis engine. Adjust grain size and speed while the entire range of notes maintain the same speed. *Modern - explore new sampling possibilities using Dirac technology to allow formants and time to be adjusted automatically over a device-selected range. *Up to 10 seconds per sample. *Jordan Rudess presets from his private collection. *Resample anything that you play on the playing surface to create all new samples derived from your existing presets! *Three playing surface modes allow you to play on the keyboard, wave-edit screen, and the ADSR window. *Wizdom Music's Advanced Pitch Rounding for initial attack as well as after a slide. *Every note you play is an independent event allowing powerful, expressive control of pitch and amplitude. *Finger vibrato effect allows you to use vibrato even when pitch lock is activated! *Unique visuals for each sampling mode. A glow tracks your fingers and respond to the amount of amplitude of every note you play. *Choose from many different scales and customize your own. *Play your samples forward or reverse! *Looping options include standard looping as well as back-and-forth looping. *Allows trimming of samples. *Unique visualization of the amplitude envelope on the ADSR page. *FX include delay with a choice of tap-tempo, BPM, and seconds control over the rate. *Have two keyboards on the screen, each with its own range and scale! *Unique hold mode where every held note can be in a different synthesis mode! *Share your presets with friends by mailing them as SampleWiz files or standard audio files. *Play directly on the waveform and hear the audio that is right under your finger. Slide each finger separately in any direction to change pitch and position in the sample. *MAPI AudioCopy/AudioPaste allows sharing of audio with top audio apps. *Load your own audio files with iTunes file sharing. *Onboard help screens explain every parameter. Touch the question mark to activate.
SWAM Tenor Trombone
This app offers a highly realistic and expressive virtual tenor trombone experience for iOS devices. It utilizes physical modeling technology to dynamically generate sound, responding to subtle playing nuances. Features include a room simulator, EQ, compressor, and extensive customization options for timbre, vibrato, and pitch.
- 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 Tenor Trombone 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 Tenor Trombone 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 Tenor Trombone doesn’t rely on pre-recorded sounds but generates authentic performances dynamically, responding to every subtlety of your playing, just like a real trombone 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 Tenor Trombone 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 Tenor Trombone 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 Tenor Trombone unlocks the full range of expression. Music Producers: Need a mobile setup to produce music from anywhere without carrying around expensive gear? SWAM Tenor Trombone 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 Tenor Trombone, a controller capable of continuous expression (such as a breath controller, expression pedal, MPE device, or wind controller) is required. Just like a real trombone player shapes their sound with breath and embouchure, SWAM Tenor Trombone needs expressive input for maximum realism. With SWAM Tenor Trombone 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SampleWiz at $9.99 against SWAM Tenor Trombone's $29.99. SampleWiz also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (63% vs 50%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
SampleWiz costs $9.99 and SWAM Tenor Trombone $29.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SampleWiz holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SampleWiz has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of SampleWiz's written reviews are positive against 50% of SWAM Tenor Trombone's.
SampleWiz ships an update every 3 months, SWAM Tenor Trombone every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SampleWiz | SWAM Tenor Trombone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 — better | $29.99 |
| Rating | 4.4 (16 ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 62.6% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 3 |
| 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 | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wizdom Music LLC | Audio Modeling |
Customer experience
SampleWiz
SWAM Tenor Trombone
Bugs and requests
SampleWiz
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on launch or after short usage
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Unreliable sample playback and export
Requested features
5 requests- Add Audiobus and Inter-App Audio support
- Increase sample recording time
- Implement MIDI controller support
- Allow importing custom samples from iTunes/Dropbox
- Add more effects and modulation options
SWAM Tenor Trombone
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SampleWiz
No in-app purchases
SWAM Tenor Trombone
No in-app purchases
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