Available as an electronic download, SWAM Viola V3 Virtual Instrument Plug-In Upgrade Downloadis a virtual instrument plug-in designed to give you the sound of a realistic viola in your music productions and compositions. This viola instrument doesn't rely on samples to deliver its expressive and convincing virtual sounds, but uses physical modeling technology instead. Thus, you can have all the tonal complexity of a viola for your solo, orchestral, and chamber arrangements, while drawing only a negliable load on your system resources, and experiencing none of the customary intonation issues endemic to the instrument.

SWAM Viola V3 offers extensive real-time parameters such as bow pressure, bow position, harmonics, and dynamic transitions, which can be adjusted via external MIDI controllers or within your DAW. The software also features a built-in mixer with reverb and pan controls for enhancing the sound. SWAM Viola V3 is compatible with macOS and Windows systems and supports AAX, Audio Units, VST, and VST3 plug-in formats.

Realistic Viola Virtual Instrument    Uses Physical Modeling    No Samples Required    Realistic for Solo or Layered Parts    Low Load on System Resources    For Live or Studio Use    Extensive Real-Time Parameter Controls    AAX, Audio Units, VST, and VST3 Formats    macOS and Windows Compatible

The following features are new in Version 3:

• Standalone version, introduced VST3 plug-in format, and Native Instruments NKS compatibility
• Powerful MIDI Mapping feature that supports CC, Hi-Res CC, After-Touch NRPN, and remapping curves that allow more customization and sensitivity to any controller
• Realistic Legatos
• New Pizzicato model
• General Sound improvement and behavior of bowed string
• Timbral Correction: You’ll be able to select up to two harmonics to adjust (for emphasis or reduction)
• Real-time bow Sensitivity Control (on Bowing mode), giving you the ability to transform the bow from a short bow with soft strokes to a full-length bow with strong strokes

SWAM Viola V3 is not a simple recording of notes triggered via sample libraries. It's a virtual viola, digitally modeled to sound real. While a sample library repeats a prerecorded sound, SWAM instruments play for real.

Control the expression of your virtual acoustic instruments, break the limitations of traditional samplers, and benefit from the organic consistency resulting from the endless expressive parameters that are unique to every live performance.

SWAM technology guarantees the same natural reactions as real instruments, letting you compose orchestral pieces or concertos utilizing powerful instruments with natural, fluid expression.

SWAM Viola is an instrument based on physical modeling, making it possible to control the main mechanical variables in real time. For example, the velocity can control the attack of the sound and the portamento time when playing legato. The modulation wheel can control the vibrato and any foot pedal can be assigned to the expression. There is indeed no limit to the number of possible combinations.

SWAM Technology overcomes the limitations that are typical of traditional samplers through a combination of innovative performance techniques and concepts of physical and behavioral modeling, with no samples required.

Choose SWAM Viola for composing, producing, or performing any musical genre by layering it in sections with no artifacts and simply by selecting different timbres for each instance. Because of its low CPU load, the software lends itself to live performance as well.

Control the following parameters in real time via MIDI controllers or your DAW:

• Expression (dynamic)
• Note transitions (staccato/legato/portamento) with no key switches
• Bow pressure
• Bow position
• Play mode (bowed, pizzicato, or col legno)
• Mono vs double polyphony
• Vibrato depth
• Vibrato rate
• Tremolo on/off
• Tremolo speed
• Harmonics
• Portamento time
• Portamento split point (across strings)
• Attack speed
• Dynamic transitions
• Sordino on/off
• String preferred selection
• Alternate fingering
• Bow lift and bow start (up/down)
• Sustain
• Microtuning
• Main volume
• Pan pot
• Reverb mix

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I see that an Allen key is included with the unit. What is the purpose of it, and is it necessary to use it frequently?

A: The included allen keyallows you to loosen or stiffen the joints of the edelkrone FlexTILT Head v3.

Q: 2. Will this work on a sony a6000?

A: Yes, that will work on a Sony a6000.

Q: 3. Does this work with a non-Peak Design arca type tripod plate? It doesn't seem to fit.

A: No, its meant for the peak design's plate.

Q: 4. What is the difference between vs 2 and vs 3?

A: Edelkrone claims V3 is easier to adjust, so much so that only one hand is needed. The other difference, this has a cheaper list price. However, that was negated by retail pricing. The final difference, the V2 is no longer made so the V3 is what is available.

Q: 5. Can the Peak Design Capture Clip be used on the straps of the Hex Cinema Backpack?

A: The straps on the Hex Cinema Backpack will be too thick for the Peak Design Capture Camera Clip v3 (Black).

Q: 6. If shooting directly down on a subject, how far does the flextilt extend from the tripod?

A: The camera will stick out a total of 4" from the base of the tripod when using the FlexTILT Head v3 to aim the camera straight down.

Q: 7. Is this compatible with all generations of the Edelkrone sliders series?

A: Edelkrone ensures compatibility with all Edelkrone SliderPLUS sliders.

Q: 8. Does this slide module come with a Sony NP-F Battery Bracket?

A: No. The battery brackets are separate. Sony https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1446506-REG/edelkrone_82245_sony_np_f_battery_bracket.html Canon https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1210390-REG/edelkrone_80972_battery_bracket_for_canon.html

Q: 9. What benefit does this expansion unit provide over the Canon EU-V2 Expansion Unit?

A: The Canon EU-V3 Expansion Unit has a slimmer profile, lacks the audio controls of the V2, the V3 has more function buttons, and it has two different power options, 4-Pin XLR Power/ 4-Pin Hirose (12V), unlike the V2 which only has the 4-Pin Hirose (12V).

Q: 10. Can I used this with a BMCC 4K for video?

A: Yes, the Edelkrone FlexTILT Head v3 will support the BMCC 4K as long as the payload with the lens is under 5.5 pounds. The BMCC 4K weighs 1.59 pounds, so as long as the added lens is under 3.91 pounds, there will be no issue using the Edelkrone FlexTILT Head v3.