Using Sweelinq

What do I need to use Sweelinq?

You’ll need a computer or laptop that meets the specifications listed on the system requirements page. You’ll also need an organ or keyboard with a MIDI output.

To connect your organ to your computer or laptop, you’ll need a USB-MIDI cable or an external audio interface that has a MIDI input.

An example of a suitable USB-MIDI cable is the Roland UM One MK2. Another option is an external audio interface with MIDI input, such as the
Presonus AudioBox USB 96 25th Anniversary Edition 2×2 audio interface, which is a good entry-level option and comes with an ASIO driver.

If you’re considering building a surround system in the future, it’s best to choose an audio interface with multiple output channels. This allows you to send different sounds to speakers in front of and behind you. You can find suitable options on this page.

How do I connect a slider in Sweelinq to a physical swell pedal?

You can easily link a slider such as Volume, Swell, or Front/Rear to your organ’s swell pedal using MIDI Learn.

How it works:

Right-click the slider you want to connect.
Select Learn MIDI […].
Slowly move the desired swell pedal fully up and down.
Click OK.

After these steps, the swell pedal and the slider are linked, and the slider will respond directly to the movement of the pedal.

Can I split the layout of a sampleset across two screens?

When using multiple screens, you can easily split the disposition or layout of a sampleset across two screens. This can be configured per sampleset and per screen.

Proceed as follows:

Load the desired sampleset.
Click the icon in the top-right corner next to the record icon.
Under the heading Screen layout, you will see the options Single, Left, and Right.

The options mean the following:

Single, shows the complete layout on one screen.
Left, shows the left part of the controls.
Right, shows the right part of the controls.

If you have two screens connected, select Left on the left screen and Right on the right screen. This way, the controls are logically distributed across both screens.

If you use more than one screen, you need to select the correct layout on each screen individually. This setting is saved per sampleset, allowing you to choose a custom layout for each organ.

How can I select a different language in Sweelinq?

The default language of Sweelinq is English, but you can also set the interface to Dutch or German.

You can change the language as follows:

Open the menu in Sweelinq.
Go to General > Preferences.
Select the UI tab.
Select the desired language.
Confirm by clicking OK.

The software will immediately be displayed in the selected language, restarting is not required.

How can I enable or disable the extended keyboard and pedal range?

For sample sets that support extended keyboards, this function is enabled by default. You can therefore use the extended keyboard range immediately, without changing any additional settings.

If you want to disable the extra notes, you can do this per sample set:

Open the menu in Sweelinq.
Go to Organ settings.
Select Preferences.
Under the section Other, you will find the option Extended keyboard range.
Disable this option to return to the standard keyboard range.

Please note
The Extended keyboard range option requires a Premium subscription.

How can I create additional couplers?

You can add additional couplers in Sweelinq via the settings menu of the relevant sample set. Follow the steps below:

Load the sample set in which you want to create additional couplers.
Click the icon in the top-right corner next to the record icon.
Go to the Additional couplers section and click Configure.
Select the desired position where you want to add an additional coupler.
A popup will appear in which you can select the type of coupler.
Confirm your choice by clicking Add.
Repeat these steps if you want to create multiple additional couplers.
Close the settings window by clicking the close icon in the top-right corner, you can now continue playing.

Please note
Adding additional couplers requires a Premium subscription.

Do I need an internet connection to play?

No, an internet connection is not required for playing. However, a connection is needed periodically to verify the software license. Sweelinq can operate offline for up to 14 days.
An internet connection is also required to download new samplesets and updates for samplesets and the software.

Where can I find the manual?

An installation manual is available and is provided along with the Sweelinq software. The product is designed to be used without requiring a manual. Essential information can be found in the info blocks within the menu.
If you still have questions or run into any issues, please don’t hesitate to contact us.