Description
Overview
GeoViola for GeoShred Studio is a physically modeled solo viola that transforms the digital performance experience into a living instrument. Unlike traditional sample-based libraries, GeoViola is powered by the SWAM engine from Audio Modeling, which simulates bow-string interaction as a live acoustic event in real time. This allows for seamless transitions and organic phrasing that static samples cannot replicate.
By leveraging the multi-row continuous pitch surface of GeoShred Studio, performers gain direct gestural control over the viola’s unique tonal characteristics. From the dark, weighted resonance of the C string to the singing legato of the upper register, the instrument responds continuously to touch and pressure, providing professional-grade expression for composers and performers alike.
Key Details
- Physical Modeling Synthesis: Utilizes SWAM technology to simulate real-time acoustic behavior, ensuring fluid transitions and a natural, organic response rather than triggering static samples.
- Advanced Bowing Control: Direct access to critical parameters including bow pressure, bow speed, and contact point, allowing players to shift dynamically from sul tasto to sul ponticello.
- Expressive Articulation: Full control over vibrato depth and rate across all four strings (C, G, D, A) to create nuanced, emotive performances.
- Isomorphic Interface: The GeoShred Studio surface is tuned in perfect fourths, providing melodic continuity and enabling slide-based phrasing that maps naturally to bowed string techniques.
- Integrated FX Rack: A built-in signal chain featuring EchoMT, Reverb, and AmpCab, ensuring that spatial and tonal effects are an integral part of the sound.
- Monophonic Performance: Mirrors the behavior of a real solo viola, focusing on singular, highly expressive melodic lines.
Use Cases
- Cinematic Scoring: Ideal for creating intimate, emotive solo viola passages that require realistic swells, slides, and organic vibrato.
- Live Performance: Use the GeoShred Control iOS app or MPE hardware to perform expressive string parts on stage with tactile, real-time control.
- Modern Composition: Integrate a traditional orchestral voice into a DAW environment with the flexibility of VST3 or AU formats.
- Experimental Sound Design: Push the physical model by manipulating bow pressure and contact points to create non-traditional string textures.
Installation
GeoViola is delivered as a digital license. Once authorized, the instrument is installed and run within the GeoShred Studio environment.
Note: GeoViola runs exclusively inside GeoShred Studio. For customers who do not already own the platform, a license for GeoShred Studio is included with the purchase. The software supports native Apple Silicon for optimized performance on modern Mac hardware.
Compatibility
- Supported Operating Systems: macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later
- Plugin Formats: Standalone, Audio Units (AU), AUv3, VST3
- Processor Support: Apple Silicon supported natively
- Required Software: GeoShred Studio (License included with purchase)
- Hardware Controller Support: MPE controllers, wind controllers, breath controllers, and the free GeoShred Control companion app (iPhone/iPad via USB).
Additional Details
- Manufacturer: MoForte
- Edition: GeoViola for GeoShred Studio
- Delivery Format: Download / Digital License
- Platform: Mac
- Plug-In Formats: Standalone, AU, VST3
- Operating System: macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later
- SKU: ILIO-MF-GEOSHRED-VIOLA
- Supported Operating Systems: macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later
- Additional Details: macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later, Standalone, AU, AUv3, VST3, macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later, Standalone, AU, AUv3, VST3, macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later, Standalone, AU, AUv3, VST3, macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later, Standalone, AU, AUv3, VST3, macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later, Standalone, AU, AUv3, VST3, macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later, Standalone, AU, AUv3, VST3, macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later, Standalone, AU, AUv3, VST3, macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later, Standalone, AU, AUv3, VST3
- Requirements Source: manufacturer or supplier product documentation (https://www.ilio.com/geoviola).
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