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14-day money back guarantee included if product is not activated
You can purchase from Gear4music with complete confidence and peace of mind. All of our digital products come with a 14-day money-back guarantee as standard.
If you decide you don't want your order, you can return it within 14 days of receiving it. Provided your product hasn't been activated in that time, you can exchange it for a different product, or get a refund.
We will only issue a new product or refund if the supplier confirms that your product has not been activated. At the same time, we will ask them to invalidate it so that it cannot be used in the future.
This does not affect your statutory rights.
For more information, please refer to our Returns and Refunds Information.
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
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Key Features
SWAM Flutes v3 is a physically modelled virtual instrument that perfectly replicates the sound of a flute, giving you full control over expressiveness, timbre and even micro-tuning. Articulate and nuanced, Flutes v3 behaves like the real instrument, providing standing wave visualisation for instant visual feedback. Utilising the powerful SWAM-W engine technology, Flutes v3 provides unparalleled control over performance technique and acoustic behaviour.
Please Note: This product comes in the form of a digital download code that will be sent to your email for activation.
Product Ref: 222055
The beating heart of Flutes v3 is the new and improved SWAM-W audio engine technology. Utilising physical/behaviour modelling as well as multi-vector, phase-synchronous sample morphing; Flutes v3 delivers unparalleled authenticity with a natural and full-bodied sound – just like the real instrument. Meticulously replicating the physical and acoustic properties of a flute, SWAM have been able to create the most realistic-sounding virtual instrument on the market. From the studio to the stage, the SWAM-W engine provide endless sonic variation making it perfect for compositions and performances alike.
Building on the success of the previous version, Flutes v3 features improved modelling behaviour with a range of new parameters to work with. The comprehensive performance controls on offer, allowing you to change virtually every aspect of how the flute behaves and sounds. There are dedicated pages for timbre, expression, master tuning, micro tuning and advanced fine-tuning of your instrument. You can do everything from changing the formant and breath noise to affecting the overall harmonic structure.
A variety of play modes are included plus the choice of four different flute instruments including Alto Flute, Bass Flute, Flute and Piccolo. There is even a dedicated FX section so you can shape and sculpt your sound using compression, reverb and a three-band EQ. One of the most unique new additions to the parameters is the ‘Breathy ppp dynamic’ which is available for all solo woodwinds.
Deep integration for MIDI controllers allows you to control every aspect of Flutes v3. With support for a range of expressive controllers, you can assign and play parameters from various controls on your MIDI controller. Offering real-time expression and articulation; Flutes v3 truly puts the power in your hands. There is even a MIDI learn function! Flutes v3 has a wide range of parameters you can use including Note Transitions, Legato Mode, Vibrato Depth, Vibrato Rate, Growl, Flutter Tongue, Breath Noise and so many more.
Want to get started right away? Dive into the preset manager and you're presented with a myriad of distinctive presets. The preset manager itself provides an organised and easy-to-use view of all your presets – perfect for testing out the sonic power of Flutes v3!. It can also be used in standalone mode or as a plugin with your favourite DAW.
