User Manual

SWAM Solo Strings v2.1.0 - User Manual – rev. 1

By default, the software assigns the expression control to CC11 if in keyboard mode, and to CC2 if

in wind controller mode. These default settings can be manually changed. For example, if you wish

to use a volume pedal to control the expression, just open the “MIDI mapping” page (clicking on

the "Options" button and then on “MIDI mapping” button) and set the Expression CC to 7. If

needed, this assignment can be permanently stored as a preset (see below). Automatic assignment

is also possible. Just open the “MIDI mapping” page and activate the “Learn” button next to the

“Expression” MIDI CC mapping entry. In this mode, the instrument recognizes the first incoming

CC number and automatically assigns it to the Expression setting.

The loaded preset will be displayed as "Default <instrument> Keyb.Cntrl”. These settings are

suitable for playing the instrument with a MIDI (or USB) keyboard, expression pedal, pitch bend and

mod wheel.

When using a breath controller, please select the preset "Default <instrument> Breath Cntrl”, or

click on "Reset” -> “Default Breath Controller". If you are using a wind controller (e.g. EWI, WX or

Sylphyo), please load the preset: "Default <instrument> Wind.Cntrl”, or click on "Reset” -> “Default

Wind Controller". The Expression setting is automatically remapped to CC2. Please note that in WC

mode the legato/portamento time is per default controlled by CC5 (it is possible to assign a different

CC number in the “MIDI mapping” page).

Main controls vs. articulations

Velocity controls:

- Initial attack (for detached notes)

- Portamento time (for legato, if Transit.Time button is set to Velocity)

Expression (CC11, CC2, CC7 or other CCs set on the “MIDI Mapping” page) controls the dynamics

(from pp to ff)

Mod wheel (CC1) controls the vibrato intensity

CC19 controls the vibrato rate

Pitch bend controls the pitch. The pitch bend range (downwards — upwards, in semitones) can be

directly set by the user in the main GUI (see page 10)

Staccato, legato, portamento and bow-change articulations are managed by a special algorithm

which takes into account:

- Note velocity

- Interval between the notes (semitones)

- Time between Note-Off and subsequent Note-On

All the assigned MIDI CC numbers can be modified in the “MIDI mapping” page.