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A Live First Look at a New Instrument from Audio Modeling, Presented on Sessionwire
Audio Modeling is known for physical modeled instruments that respond like playable instruments, not static samples. Their SWAM technology gives musicians real-time control over expression, phrasing, articulation, and performance detail, making it possible to shape a part as you play rather than edit it after the fact.
Now, Audio Modeling has something new to show.
Join ILIO and Audio Modeling for a live online session Presented by Sessionwire where Audio Modeling will publicly demonstrate its upcoming release for the first time. Special guests Randy Jenkins and Latin GRAMMY® Award-winning pianist, producer, and composer Emanuele Ruffinengo will play the new instrument live, discuss how it works in a real musical context, and invite the community to be part of what comes next.
Live Event
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
11:00 AM PT
Presented by Sessionwire.
What You’ll See
This session will focus on performance. You’ll hear the new Audio Modeling release played live, see how it reacts to phrasing and touch, and learn how it can support performing, arranging and collaboration.
The event will also show how Sessionwire makes it possible to host a live music session with high-quality audio, real-time communication, and a shared remote environment for musicians, presenters, and viewers.
About the Session
Latin Grammy Winner Emanuele Ruffinengo will introduce Audio Modeling’s upcoming release and play it live in its first public demonstration. As one of the musicians involved in shaping the instrument, he’ll show how it performs in real time and why this new direction matters for players, composers, and producers who already value expressive control.
Randy Jenkins, a longtime SWAM power user and accomplished musician and producer, will join the session to play the new instrument live and speak directly with Emanuele and the Audio Modeling team. The conversation will move between performance, musical decision-making, and what this release opens up for musicians who want software instruments to feel more immediate and responsive.
Attendees will also have a chance to ask questions and learn about special opportunities to join the Audio Modeling community around what comes next.
Featured Guests
Randy Jenkins
Randy Jenkins is a composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist whose work draws from gospel, jazz fusion, R&B, hip-hop, synth-driven pop, rock, and film music. His musical background began in the church, expanded through jazz performance studies at SUNY Purchase College, and developed into a wide-ranging compositional voice shaped by both groove-based production and cinematic writing.
Randy has worked with and shared the stage with artists and producers including Donald Lawrence, Asaph Ward, Bink!, Darlene Love, Leela James, and Milton Vann. His debut album Kairos brings together the full range of his influences, from fusion and gospel to synth textures, R&B, and orchestral storytelling.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/randyjenkinsmusic
Emanuele Ruffinengo
Emanuele Ruffinengo is a Latin GRAMMY® Award-winning pianist, producer, composer, arranger, and music technology expert. Classically trained and rooted in jazz performance, he has collaborated with artists including Chick Corea and Alejandro Sanz, with credits on multi-platinum albums such as Más and El Alma al Aire.
Emanuele has joined Audio Modeling to help develop its upcoming release, bringing together his experience as a performer, producer, arranger, and software development collaborator. His work bridges professional music production and advanced instrument design, with a focus on tools that respond naturally to real musical performance.
About Audio Modeling
Audio Modeling develops expressive virtual instruments built on physical modeling technology. Their SWAM instruments are designed to respond to real-time performance input, giving musicians detailed control over phrasing, dynamics, articulation, and tone.
Rather than relying on fixed recordings alone, Audio Modeling instruments model the behavior of acoustic instruments, allowing performers and composers to shape parts continuously as they play.
About Sessionwire
Sessionwire is a browser-native platform for real-time studio collaboration. It connects producers, engineers, and artists in a single Chrome window – live video, Talkback voice, and high-quality HQ Audio streamed straight from your DAW – so a session across the country feels like everyone is in the same room. No drives to ship, no files to wait on, no software for guests to install. Open a link and start working. Sessionwire is where the music industry comes to create, learn, and do business – together, wherever the talent is.
About ILIO
ILIO is a distributor of professional virtual instruments, audio software, and creative tools for composers, producers, and musicians. Since 1994, ILIO has focused on curating products that offer meaningful sound quality, practical value, and long-term creative use.
ILIO represents Audio Modeling in the Americas and provides product guidance, support, and education for musicians integrating these tools into real-world production.
Reserve Your Spot
Sign up to attend the live session, presented by Sessionwire, and get the first public look at Audio Modeling’s upcoming release.
You’ll also receive details on special opportunities to join the Audio Modeling community around what comes next.