Swar Café is a place where you can download the latest SwarShala versions, as well as new compositions from users worldwide.

To try the posted compositions, just follow these 4 steps:

  1. Download the SwarShala software. If you have an earlier version of SwarShala, you may only download the upgrade. The demo already contains the Tabla samples, so you can play Tabla compositions straight away.

  2. If needed, download the Sarod Samples Set, unzip it and store its samples within the Sarod sub-folder of the Swar Systems directory (where the .exe lies). If you store them elsewhere, the program will prompt you for their current location. SwarShala uses these samples to play the compositions in the bases.

  3. Download the latest SwarShala Bases. We are posting updates every month. Make sure you come back!

  4. SwarShala is a wonderful tool for sharing melodic and rhythmic compositions over the web. Post your input for other users to enjoy!

Important Note:
all items included in this site are copyright protected and meant to be used in a personal basis. They can in no way be freely shared or distributed, unless they are merged in musical compositions.

SwarShala v. 2.0 Build 8 (5.07 Mb)
Demo version with only Tabla samples
(Sarod samples can be downloaded separately)


Version 2.0 Build 8 Patch (267 Kb)
To upgrade from a previous Build. Not stand-alone. Should be extracted into the main Swar Systems directory.

Add your compositions to any of these bases, specifying your name as the Reporter, and send it back to us. We will merge them in the main base and post the latter for other users to enjoy.

Sarod .rwb
244 sequences
Updated: 03-Oct-00
Sarod .wav
Size: 5.44 Mb
Updated: 15-Feb-00*
* The reverse plucking (Ra) on main string was slightly too loud. Click here to download a softer version of the stroke.
Sitar .rwb
244 sequences
Updated: 03-Oct-00
Sitar .wav
Size: 8.02 Mb
Updated: 17-Feb-00
The Sitar is the most popular stringed instrument of the plucked-lute variety in North India.
Guitar .rwb
5 sequences
Updated: 19-Feb-00
Guitar .wav
Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5
Combined size : 12 Mb Updated: 19-Feb-00
Despite being a Western instrument, guitar is played in Indian music as well, though generally in a special construction.
Tanpura in lower Black 1 .rwb
16 sequences
Updated: 17-Feb-00
Tanpura in lower Black 1 .wav
Size: 2.07 Mb
Updated: 16-Feb-00
The tanpura is a 4 string instrument used to keep the main notes of a Raga during a performance.
Tanpura in higher Black 1 .rwb
11 sequences
Updated: 17-Feb-00
Tanpura in higher Black 1 .wav
Size: 1.92 Mb
Updated: 16-Feb-00
This particular tanpura has 5 strings and thus allows to create drones with 2 notes from the raga, apart from the usual high and low Sa's.
Tanpura in
Black 4 .rwb

8 sequences
Updated: 17-Feb-00
Tanpura in
Black 4 .wav

Size: 1.80 Mb
Updated: 16-Feb-00
For better sound quality, this tanpura is tuned on Black 4, which is a pitch suitable for vocal, specially for women.
*Dark greyed Samples Sets are password-protected. They are restricted to RaagWizard Strings licensees.
Tabla .twb
380 sequences
Updated: 10-Jun-01
Tabla .wav
Size: 2.00 Mb
Updated: 13-Nov-00*
* Right-hand strokes have been resampled at C#. Download this samples set and reset the global pitch (Tools | Tune | Reset button).
Pakhawaj .twb
68 sequences
Updated: 14-Mar-01
Pakhawaj .wav
Size: 635 Kb
Updated: 29-Dec-98
The Pakhawaj is the direct ancestor of the tabla. It was mostly used in the melodic style known as Dhrupad.
Dholki .twb
149 sequences
Updated: 10-Jun-01
Dholki .wav
Size: 566 Kb
Updated: 01-Jan-99
The Dholki is a one piece wooden drum which can produce both high and low pitch sound. It is mainly used in folk music.
Nagara .twb
18 sequences
Updated: 14-Mar-01
Nagara .wav
Size: 251 Kb
Updated: 14-Nov-00
The Nagara is a double drum used in folk music and to accompany the shehnai.
Bells .twb
7 sequences
Updated: 12-Feb-01
Bells .wav
Size: 317 Kb
Updated: 01-Jan-99
Bells are used in semi-classical and folk music to mark the rhythm.
*Dark greyed Samples Sets are password-protected. They are restricted to TaalWizard licensees.