Audio/MIDI Settings

Opens in the standalone app when you click Audio Settings at the top of the Control pane. The button is hidden when SwarGroove runs as a plugin in a DAW, because the host then handles audio and MIDI.

• Feedback Loop / Mute audio input: Stops the microphone feeding back through the speakers. Leave this on unless you need live audio input.
• Output: Chooses the audio device used for playback.
• Test: Plays a short tone so you can confirm sound is coming from the selected output.
• Input: Chooses the audio input device. The meter beside it shows incoming level.
• Active output channels: Selects which output channels of that device SwarGroove uses (for example 1 + 2 for stereo).
• Active input channels: Selects which input channels are used.
• Sample rate: Sets the audio sample rate, such as 44100 Hz. Match it to your interface or project.
• Audio buffer size: Controls latency. A smaller buffer responds faster but needs more CPU; a larger buffer is more stable if you hear glitches.
• Active MIDI inputs: Enables the MIDI keyboards, controllers, or buses that can trigger sequences.
• Bluetooth MIDI: Pairs a Bluetooth MIDI controller.
• MIDI Output: Sends MIDI from SwarGroove to another device or application, if you need that.