Wizdom Music let us know that they’ve released GeoShred 7, which includes, for the first time, GeoShred Studio For Mac.
GeoShred, originally introduced for iOS, is designed to provide users with next-level expressive control over synthesis. The app features a unique performance interface with physics-based models of effects and musical instruments. GeoShred is now available as an AUv3 plug-in for desktop DAWs, to support professional music production workflows.
GeoShred Studio, an AUv3 plug-in, is now available for macOS devices. Paired with GeoShredConnect, musicians can establish a MIDI/MPE connection between their iOS device running GeoShred and GeoShred Studio. This means you can use GeoShred’s expressive multi-dimensional control with the plugin in your DAW, so you can use your iOS device as MIDI/MPE controller, and then refine and edit the performance in your DAW.
iCloud support also means that presets are synchronized between the iOS and macOS versions of GeoShred. For example, a preset saved on the iOS version of GeoShred automatically syncs with GeoShred Studio, so that your sound library is current, no matter where you are working.
Equipped with a built-in guitar physical model and 22 modeled effects, GeoShred Studio offers an impressive array of sonic possibilities. For those looking to expand their musical palette, an additional 33 physically modeled instruments from around the globe are available as in-app purchases (IAPs). These instruments range from guitars and bowed strings to woodwinds, brass, and traditional Indian and Chinese instruments.
GeoShred Studio Intro Video:
Note: GeoShred Studio is designed to be performed expressively using GeoShred’s isomorphic keyboard. For users who don’t own the iOS version, the free GeoShred Control MPE controller is available for use with GeoShred Studio. GeoShred Studio is also compatible with MPE controllers, conventional MIDI controllers, and even breath controllers, offering a wide range of performance options.
Pricing and Availability:
GeoShred Studio is available now free to download, but core functionality requires the purchase of GeoShred Studio Essentials for $37 USD. Additional instruments are available as in-app purchases.
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I’ve been using GeoShred and all of Jordan’s instruments since Morphwiz back in 2010/2011 (?!?!), and have used them on a movie soundtrack, TV commercials and with prominent musicians, including Jordan himself. I was a beta tester for this new GeoShred Studio and having it in my DAW gives a whole new level of ability to tweak your performance, where you could previously only punch in audio from GeoShred, now you can edit the MIDI/MPE, because let’s face it, we’re not all able to do first take virtuoso performances like Jordan can. I’ll assume you are already familiar with Geoshred and it’s easy to play isomorphic layout. Then you know that it treats each row of notes as if it were a guitar string. So while you can slide left and right, if you slide up it triggers a new string “pluck”. This was by design, but I always wanted to be able to slide up to a higher note or octave than what wasn’t on the current string. With GeoShred Studio, when used with a different MPE controller such as the Embodme Erae Touch (which to me is the most flexible MPE controller out there), I can achieve this. Combine this with the amazing built in modeled sounds, plus the additional orchestral and ethnic instruments available for in-app purchase, and you’ve got a powerhouse, expressive instrument for less than the cost of most other soft synths.