Audio Modeling's polyphonic SWAM instrument for orchestral sketching and live ensembles. $279 / €279 preorder from $399 / €399, desktop beta, mid-September 2026.
Plugin comparison
Audio Modeling PolySWAM vs Forma Labs Filament
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which synth to buy.
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The side-by-side
7.9Good
Forma Labs Filament is a real-time orchestration plugin that hosts up to 64 instruments and turns one keyboard performance into multi-part arrangements.
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Specs compared
| Signal | Audio Modeling PolySWAM | Forma Labs Filament |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $279 / €279 preorder · $399 / €399 MSRP | £149 |
| Dubspot Score | — | 7.9 |
| Formats | Desktop | VST3, AU, standalone |
| Type | — | Real-time orchestration engine / plugin host |
| Hosted instruments | — | Up to 64 VST3 or AU plugins per instance |
| Formats | — | VST3, AU, standalone |
| Platforms | — | macOS and Windows |
| Price | — | £149 regular; launch promos have offered £99 |
| Activations | — | Up to three machines (per vendor policy at launch) |
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