Naada Bass for GeoShred Studio

Naada Bass – Physically Modeled Polyphonic Electric Bass for GeoShred Studio

PUNCHY, SUSTAINED, AND FULLY POLYPHONIC BASS PERFORMANCE
Naada Bass runs inside GeoShred Studio, where the electric bass's full tonal range is accessible across GeoShred's multi-row continuous pitch surface. Press into the grid to shape attack dynamics and sustain; slide between positions for legato bass lines or hold multiple notes for chordal bass voicings. Naada Bass is fully polyphonic, opening up double stops, chord comping, and layered bass textures beyond what a single-note bass line provides. The AccelMatrix physical modeling engine powers the underlying acoustic simulation; GeoShred's integrated FX rack adds reverb, echo, and amp modeling as part of the signal chain.

What's Inside:

• GeoShred's continuous pitch surface spanning the electric bass's full range with portamento, glide, and expressive slide built into the layout
• Full polyphony for chords, double stops, and multi-note bass textures
• Adjustable instrument parameters for shaping attack, sustain, and tonal character
• Integrated GeoShred FX rack including EchoMT, Reverb, AmpCab, and additional processors available in the signal chain during performance
• MPE controller, wind and breath controller, and GeoShred Control companion app support
• AccelMatrix physical modeling engine providing continuous, real-time acoustic simulation

The Foundation of the Mix

The electric bass is tuned E, A, D, G, an octave below the guitar's lowest four strings. Its tone ranges from deep and warm to punchy and bright depending on playing technique and pickup position. In GeoShred Studio, the AccelMatrix model captures that sustained, solid character with continuous control over articulation and dynamics, while polyphonic capability adds chordal bass voicings and layered textures that extend well beyond traditional single-note bass lines.

GeoShred Studio and GeoShred Control

GeoShred Studio runs as a VST3, AU, or AUv3 plugin inside Logic Pro, Cubase, Reaper, and other major DAWs, or as a standalone application. Its multi-row isomorphic surface is tuned in perfect fourths, a layout that maps naturally to the electric bass's standard tuning and supports fluid position shifts across the instrument's range.

GeoShred Control pairs with GeoShred Studio via USB and puts a second multi-touch surface on an iPhone or iPad for use during live performance. MPE hardware, wind and breath controllers connect directly as well.

FAQ

What is Naada Bass?
Naada Bass is a physically modeled polyphonic electric bass instrument that runs inside GeoShred Studio. It is powered by the AccelMatrix engine and provides expressive bass performance with full polyphonic capability on GeoShred's continuous pitch surface.

What's the difference between GeoSWAM and Naada instruments?
GeoShred offers two families of physically modeled instruments: GeoSWAM and Naada. While both deliver deeply expressive performance through GeoShred's touch surface and MPE support, they come from different modeling technologies and are designed with different musical goals in mind.

GeoSWAM instruments are developed in collaboration with Audio Modeling and are closely related to their acclaimed SWAM instruments. These models focus primarily on Western orchestral and acoustic instruments such as brass, woodwinds, and strings. GeoSWAM instruments are designed for highly detailed expressive solo performance and operate as monophonic instruments, just like their real-world counterparts.

Naada instruments are developed by AccelMatrix and emphasize a broader palette of global instruments, including instruments such as Bansuri, Sitar, Veena, and many others alongside selected Western instruments. In contrast to GeoSWAM, Naada instruments are polyphonic, making them ideal for chords, layered textures, and rich ensemble-style performance.

In short:
GeoSWAM: monophonic, orchestral focus, highly detailed solo performance
Naada: polyphonic, broader global instrument palette, ideal for chords and layered textures.

Both instrument families share the same expressive GeoShred performance environment, giving players an intuitive and powerful way to perform physically modeled instruments.

Can I adjust the bass's tonal parameters?
Yes. GeoShred Studio provides access to the instrument's physical model parameters, allowing you to shape the attack, sustain, and tonal character of the bass to suit your performance style.

What controllers does Naada Bass support?
Naada Bass works with GeoShred's built-in touch surface, MPE controllers, wind and breath controllers, and GeoShred Control on iPhone and iPad.

Is Naada Bass polyphonic?
Yes. Naada Bass is fully polyphonic, supporting chords, double stops, and multi-note bass textures simultaneously.