Big Swarma by Audiority voice multiplier and feedback effect plugin interface

Big Swarma: Voice Multiplier and Feedback Plugin by Audiority

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Big Swarma is a voice multiplier and feedback effect plugin from Audiority. It turns any audio input into detuned, stereo-spread swarms of up to 16 voices, with feedback, FM and resonant filters for shaping the result.

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01Overview

Big Swarma is an effects plugin built around voice multiplication. It takes an incoming signal and duplicates it across up to 16 voices, each of which can be detuned by up to one octave and spread across the stereo field. A feedback circuit adds further texture, and the developer describes it as capable of self-oscillation. The plugin is aimed at producers who want thick unisons, detuned pads or drone-like textures from almost any source.

Best for

Detuned unison pads
Aggressive feedback textures
Shimmering drone sounds
Stereo widening of sources
Sound design layering

Developer: Audiority
Category: Modulators
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Multiplies input into up to 16 voices
Detune range of up to one octave per voice
Stereo width control for detuned voices
Feedback circuit with FM on the input signal
Sub-octave generator for added low end
Swarm Modulation for movement across voices
Two resonant filters: high-pass and low-pass
Master filters cutoff and mix control
Pre and post effect gain controls
MIDI mapping and resizable interface

03In depth

Sound Character and Swarm Processing

Big Swarma's core process is the swarm. Up to 16 voices can be detuned by as much as an octave, and the detuned voices are spread across the stereo image through the stereo width control. Swarm Modulation adds movement to the voices over time.

The feedback circuit is where the plugin gets more aggressive. Audiority describes its feedback as intense and able to self-oscillate, and the FM on input signal feature adds harmonic complexity. A sub-octave generator can add low-end weight beneath the signal.

Filters, Gain Staging and Workflow

Shaping happens through two resonant filters, one high-pass and one low-pass, each with its own resonance control, plus a master filters cutoff. Pre and post effect gain controls let you manage levels before and after processing, and a mix control blends the processed signal with the dry input.

The interface is resizable, and MIDI mapping is available for controlling parameters from a hardware controller or automation.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Audiority
Type	Plugin
Category	Modulator
Formats	VST3, VST2, AU, AAX, CLAP
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is Big Swarma used for?

Big Swarma is used to multiply an audio signal into many detuned voices, creating unisons, pads, drones and aggressive feedback textures. It works on any audio input, so it can be applied to synths, samples or other sources.

Which formats and operating systems does Big Swarma support?

Big Swarma is available in VST3, VST2, AU, AAX and CLAP formats, all 64-bit, and runs on Windows and macOS. The macOS requirements list Intel Macs running OS X 10.13 or later and Apple Silicon Macs running macOS 11.0 or later.

What do I need to run Big Swarma?

You need a compatible 64-bit host for your chosen format. The listed minimums are an Intel i5 or higher processor, 2GB RAM and a 1024×768 screen resolution. AAX requires Pro Tools 11 or higher.