Audiority has introduced Big Swarma, a powerful new plugin that multiplies any audio signal into dense, detuned layers while adding wild modulation and feedback options.
When I first tested it, I was struck by how quickly it can take a simple sound and turn it into a swarm of textures. Big Swarma allows up to 16 independent voices, each detunable across an octave, which makes it just as useful for subtle thickening as it is for chaotic sound design. The Swarm Modulation control adds movement between the voices, giving results that range from lush chorusing to sci-fi-style instability.
A big highlight for me is the feedback circuit. It’s not just an echo effect, it can push into self-oscillation and FM-style tones, which means it doubles as a creative sound generator in its own right. Paired with the dual MS20-inspired resonant filters (one high-pass, one low-pass, each with its own resonance control and a master cutoff), it’s easy to shape the swarm into anything from a dark drone to a screaming lead.
Big Swarma also comes with useful workflow features like pre/post gain stages, dry/wet mix control, stereo width adjustment, and full MIDI mapping. The interface is resizable, which I appreciated when working on a smaller laptop screen.
Compatibility is broad, with support for VST3, AU, CLAP, and AAX formats. There’s also a demo version available that briefly silences the audio every minute, giving producers a chance to test the waters before committing.
Overall, Big Swarma feels like a solid creative VST for layering synths, mangling guitars, or building cinematic textures. It offers a deep yet approachable way to create massive, evolving tones.
Big Swarma is available now from the Audiority website, along with the full user manual.
Berk Öztuna, a musician from Istanbul, is skilled in handpan, percussion, and guitar, performing and recording his own compositions globally. With expertise in music production and audio technology, he integrates virtual instruments and sound design tools seamlessly into his work. He also writes insightful articles on music production and gear for platforms like Plugin Noise and shares his music on Spotify and Instagram.
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