Alternative Woodwind Soloists by Fracture Sounds samples alto flute, bass flute, bass clarinet, and tenor recorder. Intro $112, from $149, in Kontakt Player.
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Alternative Woodwind Soloists vs Audio Modeling PolySWAM
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which sampler to buy.
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Audio Modeling's polyphonic SWAM instrument for orchestral sketching and live ensembles. $279 / €279 preorder from $399 / €399, desktop beta, mid-September 2026.
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Specs compared
| Signal | Alternative Woodwind Soloists | Audio Modeling PolySWAM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $112 intro / $149 | $279 / €279 preorder · $399 / €399 MSRP |
| Dubspot Score | — | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | Desktop |
| Type | Kontakt woodwind soloists | — |
| Price | $112 introductory, $149 regular | — |
| Instruments | Alto flute, bass flute, bass clarinet, tenor recorder, ensemble | — |
| Articulations | 31, including legato | — |
| Microphones | Close, mid, far | — |
| Placement | In Situ, Custom Position, Stereo Centre, 15 seats | — |
| Download | 20.1 GB NCW, from 42 GB | — |
| Player | Free Kontakt Player 7.6 or later, Native Access 2 | — |
| NKS | Yes | — |
| System | 16 GB RAM recommended, 8-core CPU, SSD | — |
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