Having recently released the desktop version of SWAM VariFlute, Audio Modeling have now released the iOS version, available for $9.99.
Discover the future of expressive digital instruments with SWAM VariFlute — the first release in our new Discovery series, designed to welcome everyone into the Audio Modeling ecosystem. VariFlute is not just a virtual instrument; it’s an invitation to explore a limitless world of sound. Entirely based on physical modeling, it gives you the freedom to create your own flutes — from recorders to pan flutes, from ancient to imagined — customizing size, material, bore design, and more. Whether you’re a curious newcomer or a seasoned creator, VariFlute empowers your musical journey with unmatched realism and creative flexibility.
At the heart of SWAM VariFlute is over a decade of cutting-edge research in physical modeling. Unlike sample-based instruments, VariFlute doesn’t rely on recorded sound — it generates sound in real time by simulating the physics of airflow, material, and resonance inside a flute.
This allows for:
- Real-time expressive control without static limitations.
- Infinite customization of sound and instrument design.
- Compact performance without the need for large sample libraries.
VariFlute is a fully professional tool, accessible in price but uncompromising in quality. It’s the perfect entry point for new users, and an inspiring addition for those already immersed in the SWAM world. With VariFlute, you’re not just choosing a flute — you’re crafting your own voice.
Features include:
- Limitless Instrument Creation – Design your own flute-like instruments by adjusting physical characteristics — length, diameter, material, hole configuration, and more — without relying on fixed presets or samples.
- Global Sound Palette – Reproduce and reinvent sounds inspired by instruments like the shakuhachi, bansuri, ocarina, and panpipes — or invent entirely new timbres that defy cultural and geographic borders.
- Continuous Expressivity – Experience the fluid dynamics of breath and embouchure control with a fully physically-modeled engine that responds in real time to your every gesture.
- Perfect for Exploration – A playground for sonic experimentation, VariFlute invites you to break boundaries and discover your own unique voice — no prior experience required.
- Part of the Discovery Series – Designed to inspire and engage a new wave of creators, the Discovery series brings top-tier technology into reach for everyone — at a price that welcomes exploration.
Watch Gavinski’s overview video HERE.
SWAM VariFlute is available to PC, Mac and iOS users (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX and AUv3).
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