Description
Overview
Naada Viola brings the dark, distinctive alto voice of the viola into the digital realm as a high-fidelity, polyphonic physically modeled instrument. Designed specifically to run within GeoShred Studio, this instrument transcends the limitations of a single acoustic viola by offering full polyphony, allowing musicians to perform complex chords, layered harmonic textures, and rich ensemble arrangements.
Powered by the advanced AccelMatrix physical modeling engine, Naada Viola captures the characteristic warmth and slightly nasal timbre of the viola’s C string. By utilizing GeoShred’s continuous pitch surface, players can shape dynamics and vibrato through pressure and gesture, achieving a level of expressive phrasing and melodic continuity that mimics a live string performance.
Key Details
- Polyphonic Performance: Unlike traditional monophonic string simulations, Naada Viola supports simultaneous voices for chordal writing and inner-voice harmonies.
- AccelMatrix Engine: Employs real-time acoustic simulation to recreate the inherent tension and tonal darkness of the viola’s body and strings.
- Expressive Control: Fully responsive to pressure and gesture on the pitch surface, enabling seamless slides and organic vibrato.
- Integrated FX Rack: Includes a built-in signal chain featuring EchoMT, Reverb, and AmpCab to polish the sound during performance.
- Tonal Flexibility: Features adjustable instrument parameters to fine-tune the viola’s tonal darkness and articulation response.
- Isomorphic Interface: Utilizes a multi-row surface tuned in perfect fourths, providing natural melodic continuity across the instrument’s range.
Use Cases
- Cinematic Scoring: Create lush, melancholic string pads or intimate solo alto lines for film and game soundtracks.
- Live Performance: Use with MPE hardware or the GeoShred Control companion app to deliver expressive, touch-based string performances on stage.
- Modern Composition: Experiment with polyphonic string voicings and harmonic layering that would be physically impossible on a single acoustic instrument.
- Hybrid Production: Integrate the viola’s unique timbre into electronic music using the integrated FX rack and DAW automation.
Installation
Naada Viola is a software instrument that runs exclusively inside GeoShred Studio. Upon purchase, users receive a digital license for the instrument via digital download.
Important Note: For customers who do not already own GeoShred Studio, a license for the host application is included with the purchase to ensure immediate playability. Once GeoShred Studio is installed, Naada Viola can be loaded as the active instrument within the environment.
Compatibility
- Supported Operating Systems: macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later
- Processor Support: Apple Silicon supported natively
- Plugin Formats: Standalone, Audio Units (AU), AUv3, VST3
- DAW Support: Compatible with Logic Pro, Cubase, Reaper, and other major DAWs supporting the listed formats
- Controller Support: MPE controllers, wind controllers, breath controllers, and the GeoShred Control companion app (iPhone/iPad via USB)
- Requirement: GeoShred Studio is required to run this instrument
Additional Details
- Manufacturer: MoForte
- SKU: ILIO-MF-GEOSHRED-NAADA-VIOLA
- Edition: Naada Viola for GeoShred Studio
- Delivery Format: Download / Digital License
- Platform: Mac
- Plug-In Formats: Standalone, AU, VST3
- Operating System Compatibility: macOS 10.15+
- Supported Operating Systems: macOS 10.15+
- Additional Details: macOS 10.15+, Standalone, AU, AUv3, VST3, macOS 10.15+, Standalone, AU, AUv3, VST3, macOS 10.15+, Standalone, AU, AUv3, VST3, macOS 10.15+, Standalone, AU, AUv3, VST3, macOS 10.15+, Standalone, AU, AUv3, VST3, macOS 10.15+, Standalone, AU, AUv3, VST3, macOS 10.15+, Standalone, AU, AUv3, VST3, macOS 10.15+, Standalone, AU, AUv3, VST3, macOS 10.15+, Standalone, AU, AUv3, VST3, macOS 10.15+, Standalone, AU, AUv3, VST3, macOS 10.15+, Standalone, AU, AUv3, VST3, macOS 10.15+, Standalone, AU, AUv3, VST3, macOS 10.15+, Standalone, AU, AUv3, VST3, macOS 10.15+, Standalone, AU, AUv3, VST3, macOS 10.15+, Standalone, AU, AUv3, VST3, macOS 10.15+, Standalone, AU, AUv3, VST3
- Requirements Source: manufacturer or supplier product documentation (https://www.ilio.com/naada-viola).
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