Oriental Strings vs SWAM Viola Section

Oriental Strings is a professional sound module app for oriental keyboard players and for musicians who simply want to resemble the typical sound of the Orient and Middle East in their songs. Connect an external MIDI keyboard to your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch by using Bluetooth MIDI or by using the Apple USB camera adapter or another adapter supported by Apple, or launch Oriental Strings as virtual instrument directly within your favourite DAW app on your iOS device!¹ Watch and listen to the demo video on our product website! This app supports "Audio Unit", "Audiobus" and Apple's "Inter-App Audio" System for audio & MIDI connections from/to other audio apps, as well as Bluetooth LE MIDI ! The sounds of Oriental Strings were exclusively recorded with players who are professionally dedicated to oriental style of music. Typical string instrument sounds for the Arabian genre are covered by this app. Besides rather exotic instruments like the Chinese erhu, typical western string instruments were used as well, but since the players of the recording sessions are focused on oriental music, those western instruments sound completely different than you might be used to from western orchestra players. The sounds of this app were once again created by Kurt Ader, winner of the NAMM 2015 "Best Sound Designer of the Year" award. 32 Sounds are included with this App: • Chinese Erhu 1 - 3 • Chinese Erhu Trill • Turkish Strings 1 - 4 • Arabian Strings 1 - 3 • Tremolo Strings 1 - 5 • Spiccato Strings • Oriental Spiccato Strings • Oriental String Quartet 1 - 3 • Oriental Staccato Strings • Arabian Solo Strings 1 - 3 • String Quartet • Oriental String Ensemble 1 - 5 • Slow Oriental Strings There is no in-app purchase in this app. So all sounds and all app features are immediately available to you as one buy. General Features: • Sounds based on high quality stereo sample set. • Master Tune & Scale Tuning (including factory presets for common Arabian & Turkish scales). • Low latency disk streaming. • Configurable audio latency down to 1 ms. • Polyphony up to several hundred stereo voices.² • Integrated effects with 18 presets. • 16 parts. • App States: Save app's entire state as user presets. • MIDI velocity response curve editor to fine tune the feeling of your MIDI keyboard. • App can keep running in the background, so you can play on your keyboard while e.g. using Safari or another app to display scores or surfing the Internet. • Audio Unit plugin version of this app, to be used as virtual instrument directly within third-party multi-track DAW apps. • Audiobus support. • Supports Apple's "IAA" system for audio & MIDI streaming between other apps. • Virtual on-screen piano keyboard with velocity support, scalable & scrollable. MIDI Player / Recorder: • Record, save and load your songs in standard MIDI file format. • Share your songs easily as audio file. • Unlimited amount of tracks. • Configurable target MIDI channel per track. • Unlimited recording and playback length. • Open MIDI (.mid) files directly from other apps (i.e. from Safari, Mail). • Download or upload MIDI files with iTunes. • Load your favorite songs as MIDI files from the Internet, and watch at the virtual keyboard how to play it. • Metronome. • Use the "Tempo Zoom" dial knob to i.e. slow down playback at any time and learn your favorite songs more easily. ¹ For more information about adapters and connecting external MIDI keyboards: https://doc.crudebyte.com/iOS/External_MIDI_devices/ ² Some sounds are using several voices per note. Polyphony depends on the exact device model being used. You find a polyphony table on our product website.

SWAM Viola Section for iOS: The Next-Level String Section Experience SWAM Viola Section for iOS brings the power of Physical Modeling technology to your mobile device, allowing you to create realistic, expressive, and fully customizable viola section performances on the go. Whether you’re a composer, producer, or live performer, this revolutionary app delivers unmatched realism, efficiency, and flexibility in a lightweight and intuitive package. Unlike traditional sample libraries, SWAM Viola Section doesn’t rely on pre-recorded articulations. Instead, it generates the sound in real time, reacting dynamically to your playing style, whether you're working in classical, cinematic, jazz, or modern electronic music. Why Choose SWAM Viola Section for iOS? Unparalleled Realism – Each viola section is fully controllable in terms of expression, vibrato, bow pressure, bow position, tremolo, and more. No need to switch between different articulations—just play and shape the sound in real time. Enhanced Efficiency – No more endless searching for the right articulation or sample. With SWAM Viola Section, you have immediate access to every possible playing technique at your fingertips. Faster Workflow – Control velocity, expression, and phrasing seamlessly while switching effortlessly between staccato, legato, spiccato, or pizzicato just by playing. Smart Room Simulator “Ambiente” – The built-in room simulator ensures that all viola sections in your mix interact naturally, allowing for a centralized UI to position every section in a shared acoustic space without tweaking each plugin separately. Top Features at a Glance Individual Section Control – Adjust the expressivity of each viola section independently, fine-tuning vibrato, bowing techniques, dynamics, and more. Standalone & AUv3 Plugin – Use SWAM Viola Section as a standalone app for real-time performances or integrate it as an AUv3 plugin in your favorite DAW. Customizable Sound & Playability – Personalize the tone, resonance, and bowing articulation to match any genre or style. MIDI & MPE Compatibility – Play expressively with MIDI controllers, MPE devices, wind controllers, or even directly from your iOS device’s touchscreen. Seamless Integration with DAWs – Perfect for mobile music production, SWAM Viola Section works effortlessly in Logic Pro for iPad, Cubasis, AUM, GarageBand, Camelot Pro and more. Lightweight & Powerful – Thanks to state-of-the-art Physical Modeling technology, you get a realistic and highly responsive string section without the need for massive sample libraries. Who is SWAM Viola Section for iOS Designed For? Film & Game Composers – Achieve lifelike, expressive viola section performances directly from your iPad or iPhone. Music Producers – Use real-time expressivity to shape your sound instantly, without limitations. Live Performers – Integrate SWAM Viola Section into your live setup for dynamic, high-quality string section performances on the go. Orchestrators & Arrangers – Create and refine rich, full orchestral arrangements with deep control over every section’s expressivity. Important Notes For the best experience, we recommend using a device with an Apple Silicon chip (M1, M2, M3, or later) for optimal responsiveness and real-time performance. Like the solo SWAM Strings instruments, SWAM Viola Section is monophonic, as it accurately replicates real bowed string instruments, allowing only double stops where realistic fingerings permit. To fully explore the expressive power of SWAM Viola Section, a MIDI controller capable of continuous expression (such as an MPE device, breath controller, or expression pedal) is recommended. Take your string section to the next level with SWAM Viola Section for iOS and redefine the way you create, perform, and produce music—anytime, anywhere.