Mutes aren’t just accessories — they’re voices. With SWAM Trumpet, you can explore the unique sound colors of the most iconic mutes in history: Straight, Harmon-Wah, Plunger-Wah, and Hand. Each one is physically modeled in detail, letting you reproduce the expressive behavior that defined generations of trumpet legends.
Whether you’re exploring the full expressive range of the trumpet or shaping your own signature tone, SWAM Trumpet gives you the tools to bring every nuance to life. Inside the plugin, you’ll also find the “Miles” preset, inspired by the unmistakable warmth and intimacy of the Harmon mute — capturing the essence of expressive trumpet playing. Every mute reacts, breathes, and sings — just like the real thing, letting you shape your sound with authentic color and emotion.
The Plunger-Wah Mute, labeled as Cup-Wah Mute in the interface, softens the trumpet’s brightness, giving a dark, rounded, and cinematic color.
In SWAM Trumpet, you can control cup position and resonance continuously — achieving anything from subtle warmth to deeply muffled textures.
Hand Mute:
The Hand Mute is as old as the trumpet itself — a player’s most personal way to sculpt tone and emotion.
In SWAM Trumpet, the Hand Mute reacts organically to your performance, allowing you to achieve natural, human-like articulation and dynamic phrasing.
Straight Mute:
The Straight Mute delivers a bright, metallic tone — focused, sharp, and slightly nasal.
It’s the hallmark sound of classic swing and big band eras.
In SWAM Trumpet, the Straight Mute responds dynamically to phrasing and intensity, adding brilliance and precision to your lines.
Harmon-Wah Mute:
The Harmon Mute — with or without the stem — gives a haunting, intimate voice, instantly recognizable in the history of jazz.
In SWAM Trumpet, the “Miles” preset captures that smoky, velvety tone, letting you shape the warmth and distance in real time.