User Manual

SWAM Woodwinds v2.9.0 - User Manual – rev. 1
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Flutes – differences from the other SWAM wind instruments
S t y l e:
Affects parameters like dynamics sensitivity, overtones and noise
behavior in a way that is more suitable for particular styles like classical,
jazz, funk or ethnic music; the slider gradually varies the style from
Classical to Ethnic.
AltF:
Alternate Fingering. Can be changed by using the Key Switches E1
(momentary) or F1 (latch) or controlled by CC28. Certain real flute
tones can be obtained by playing a higher overtone using a “longer”
tube, or by playing the fundamental tone using a (much) “shorter”
tube, i.e. using an alternative fingering. When "AltF" is on, the (mainly
high pitched) tones sound like those played when using a shorter tube,
i.e. an alternative fingering. This means a “cleaner” sound is obtained
in the higher range and so is less colored by subharmonics and
interharmonics.