Beanie’s Musical Instruments vs SWAM Piccolo

A simple, delightful introduction to musical instruments for toddlers, young children and families. Meet loveable bear Beanie and his musical instruments! The stage is set, the curtains are shaking… children will love tapping them to reveal Beanie’s next instrument. He demonstrates 24 instruments. Play the app with your child to hear what each instrument sounds like and what it’s called. In the daytime, Beanie plays 12 different instruments. At the end, he dances to a piece of music. When it’s night-time, Beanie plays another 12 instruments. At the end, he is asleep, dreaming to a lullaby. Perfect to play during the day or at bedtime, this app is not only full of character but the sound of each instrument, taken from a top-class Naxos recording, is authentic and crystal clear. The app can also be enjoyed in 10 different languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Finnish, Norwegian, Greek, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional / Mandarin and Cantonese), Japanese, Korean. Full version includes: piano, violin, viola, cello, double bass, harp, guitar, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, horn, tuba, timpani, xylophone, glockenspiel, snare drum, bass drum, tambourine, cymbals, triangle. Naxos is the largest independent classical record company in the world. Its apps, consistently well reviewed, reflect a specialist knowledge and a love of music that permeate whatever is produced. “Parents and children alike will be charmed by this app.” The Sunday Times on ‘My First Classical Music App’ “Naxos is simply an amazing company.” Fanfare, 2013 - A brand new app to engage and inspire very young children. - Perfect to play during the day or at bedtime. - 24 musical instruments clearly played and announced. - Crystal clear musical extracts from professional recordings. - Led by an animated, characterful bear, Beanie. - Clear, accurate photographs of every instrument. - 10 different languages. - Two orchestral tracks: 1. Delibes: Coppélia (Act I: Mazurka), 2. Fauré: Berceuse, Op. 16.

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.