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GeoShred Studio Physically Modeled Instruments Now Distributed by ILIO

February 26, 2026

GeoShred Studio and all instruments are available to preorder from ILIO.

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MoForte Partners with ILIO

Westlake Village, CA – January 22, 2026 – ILIO, a leading distributor of premier virtual instruments and audio processing software, is pleased to announce a new partnership with moForte Inc, makers of the groundbreaking GeoShred Studio. This agreement brings GeoShred Studio and its full line of desktop-modeled GeoSWAM and Naada instruments to ILIO’s expansive dealer network.

An Inspiring Approach to Control and Expression

GeoShred Studio is a physically modeled software instrument for macOS that offers deep expressive control and seamless DAW integration. Building on its roots as a mobile performance app, the desktop version adds AUv3 and VST3 plug-in support, multi-instance use, and MIDI/MPE integration for detailed recording, editing, and re-rendering of performances in a professional production environment.

“We’re pleased to be working with moForte to bring GeoShred Studio and its instrument collection to our network,” says Mark Hiskey, President of ILIO. “It offers an inspiring approach to control and expression, paired with a deep and thoughtfully designed sound engine that fits naturally into modern production workflows.”

Product Highlights

GeoShred Studio

GeoShred Studio comes with the Essentials bundle for $50 USD. Essentials includes the core physical modeling engine, 200 presets based on the guitar pluck model, 21 modeled effects, preset editing, and iCloud support. Additional GeoSWAM and Naada Instruments are available for $50 USD each or as Price-saving collections.

  • Physical Modeling Engine: Based on research from Stanford’s CCRMA, designed for real-time expression.
  • AUv3 and VST3 Plug-in Support: Works as a plug-in inside macOS DAWs with multiple instances.
  • MPE-Ready: Full MIDI Polyphonic Expression support for use with expressive controllers.
  • iOS Integration: Control from iPad or iPhone using GeoShred or GeoShred Control.
  • Preset Sync: Seamless sharing of presets between iOS and macOS versions via iCloud.

Desktop-Ready Modeled Instruments

All GeoSWAM and Naada instruments are available for GeoShred Studio on macOS as in-app purchases or online through popular retailers, each priced at $50 USD. Price-saving instrument collections are also available in-app or online.

GeoSWAM Instruments - Expressive modeled Western instruments: 

GeoTrumpet, GeoBassTrombone, GeoBassFlute, GeoPizzBass, GeoViola, GeoViolin, GeoCello, GeoTenorSax, GeoFlute, GeoClarinet, GeoOboe


Naada Instruments - A diverse collection of 32 deeply expressive world instruments, including:

Acoustic Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Bansuri, Bari Sax, Bass, Bass Clarinet, Clarinet, Carnatic Violin, Cello, Dizi, Duduk, Erhu, French Horn, Guan, Gaohu, Harmonica, Nadaswaram, Ney, Oud, Pan Flute, Pipa, Rudra Veena, Sarangi, Saraswati Veena, Sarod, Shehnai, Sitar, Suona, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Viola and Zhonghu

How to Use GeoShred Studio

GeoShred Studio is best performed expressively from GeoShred’s isomorphic keyboard on Apple IOS devices. If you don’t already own GeoShred for iPad or iPhone, the free GeoShred Control app provides an MPE controller designed specifically for use with GeoShred Studio. The software is also compatible with a wide range of performance tools, including MPE controllers, standard MIDI keyboards, and breath controllers.

Why Choose GeoShred Studio

  • True Instrument Feel: Offers a tactile and responsive performance experience.
  • Flexible Integration: Ideal for both standalone use and deep DAW workflows.
  • Cross-Device Workflows: Seamless iCloud and MIDI communication between mobile and desktop.
  • Expanding Ecosystem: A growing catalog of physical models for composers and producers.
  • Designed by Musicians: Co-created by Jordan Rudess for stage and studio use.

Availability

GeoShred Studio and all instruments are available to preorder from ILIO (see above), and are expected to be available at music products resellers starting in February.

About moForte Inc

moForte Inc is a California-based software developer specializing in physically modeled instruments for expressive digital performance. Founded by alumni of Stanford University’s CCRMA program and co-founders of Staccato Systems, moForte brings decades of expertise in audio DSP to its flagship product, GeoShred. Known for its highly playable multi-touch interface and deep MPE integration, GeoShred offers a powerful and intuitive platform for both mobile and desktop musicians.

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