{"product_id":"geo-cello","title":"GEO CELLO","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe very definition of expression. Shape nearly four octaves of cello bow-string interaction directly from GeoShred Studio's pitch surface, where every shift in pressure and gesture controls contact point, bow speed, and dynamics continuously in real time. From the deep resonance of the C string to lyrical upper-register phrases, the instrument responds to how you play the grid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorks with MPE controllers, wind and breath controllers, and GeoShred Control, a free iPhone and iPad companion app that delivers a multi-touch expressive surface for live performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"1337\" height=\"752\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yqLwPxrIN-k\" title=\"Marco Parisi Demos the GeoCello\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGeoCello – Physically Modeled Solo Cello for GeoShred Studio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFROM THE DEEP C STRING TO LYRICAL UPPER-REGISTER PHRASES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeoCello runs inside GeoShred Studio, where the cello's full expressive range is accessible across all four strings (C, G, D, A) on GeoShred's multi-row continuous pitch surface. Press into the grid to shape bow dynamics and vibrato; shift position to move contact point from sul tasto to sul ponticello. Legato phrases, spiccato passages, and sustained bowing all respond continuously to gesture and pressure. The SWAM engine by Audio Modeling drives the underlying acoustic simulation; GeoShred's integrated FX rack adds reverb, echo, and amp modeling as part of the signal chain throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0335\/9123\/0601\/files\/Geo_Cello_Pic_2.webp?v=1794403373\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat GeoCello Puts in Your Hands:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeoShred's continuous pitch surface across the cello's four-string range (C, G, D, A) with portamento, glide, and expressive slide built into the layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive bow parameter control: speed, pressure, and string contact point across the full tonal spectrum from soft sul tasto to intense sul ponticello\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated GeoShred FX rack including EchoMT, Reverb, AmpCab, and additional processors available in the signal chain during performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMPE controller, wind and breath controller, and GeoShred Control companion app support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSWAM continuous physical modeling: legato, staccato, spiccato, and sustained bowing simulated as an acoustic event in real time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"justify\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Cello's Acoustic Identity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cello spans nearly four octaves and sustains a wider range of bowing expressions than any other string instrument: a deeply legato phrase on the D string, a spiccato passage with the bow bouncing at speed, a quiet flautando tone produced with a fast bow near the fingerboard, each a genuinely different physical event requiring different bow mechanics. In GeoShred Studio, those bowing behaviors respond continuously to pressure and gesture across the full range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"justify\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGeoShred Studio and GeoShred Control\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeoShred 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 provides natural melodic continuity across the cello's range and suits the kind of continuous, connected phrasing that defines bowed string performance. Real-time pressure and gesture mapping are built into the platform from the ground up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeoShred 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"justify\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGeoSWAM vs. SWAM Cello\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeoSWAM instruments run inside GeoShred Studio and are built around GeoShred's expressive performance surface, including its multi-row grid, continuous pitch layout, pressure response, gesture control, and integrated FX rack. The instrument's core parameters are curated and mapped for immediate, real-time musical control within the GeoShred environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSWAM Cello is Audio Modeling's standalone instrument and plug-in, which can operate independently or inside a DAW. It provides deeper access to advanced model parameters and detailed customization within its own interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth use the same underlying SWAM physical modeling technology and are capable of highly expressive performance. The difference lies in interface design, parameter depth, and workflow architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are separate products developed independently, and there are no upgrade or crossgrade paths between the two product lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"justify\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeoShred Studio Required.\u003c\/strong\u003e GeoCello runs inside \u003ca title=\"GeoShred Studio\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ilio.com\/geoshred-studio\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGeoShred Studio\u003c\/a\u003e. A GeoShred Studio license is included with purchase for customers who do not already have one. Existing GeoShred Studio owners can use their current license to run GeoCello.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is GeoCello?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeoCello is a physically modeled solo cello powered by SWAM technology from Audio Modeling, running inside GeoShred Studio. It delivers nearly four octaves of bow-string interaction and tonal depth with continuous pitch control, pressure-responsive dynamics, and real-time expression across GeoShred's performance surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need GeoShred Studio to use GeoCello?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. GeoCello runs inside GeoShred Studio, and a GeoShred Studio license is included with your purchase for customers who do not already own one. If you already own GeoShred Studio, you can use your existing license to run GeoCello.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between GeoSWAM and Naada instruments?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeoShred 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeoSWAM 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNaada 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn short:\u003cbr\u003eGeoSWAM: monophonic, orchestral focus, highly detailed solo performance\u003cbr\u003eNaada: polyphonic, broader global instrument palette, ideal for chords and layered textures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth instrument families share the same expressive GeoShred performance environment, giving players an intuitive and powerful way to perform physically modeled instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo GeoSWAM and Naada instruments use the same parameters?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Because the two families use different modeling technologies, each instrument includes its own parameter set tailored to its physical model. These parameters control aspects of the instrument's behavior and performance response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat controllers work with GeoCello?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeoCello works with MPE controllers, wind and breath controllers, the free GeoShred Control iOS companion app, and standard MIDI controllers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs GeoCello monophonic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Like all GeoSWAM instruments, GeoCello is monophonic, mirroring the behavior of its acoustic counterpart. For polyphonic performance, GeoShred Studio offers the Naada instrument family, which supports chords, layered textures, and ensemble-style playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSystem Requirements\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSupported Formats and OS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emacOS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emacOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandalone, Audio Units (AU), AUv3, VST3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApple Silicon supported natively\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"GeoShred Studio\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ilio.com\/geoshred-studio\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGeoShred Studio\u003c\/a\u003e Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Moforte","offers":[{"title":"Download","offer_id":67996731179166,"sku":null,"price":890.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0335\/9123\/0601\/files\/GeoCelloSquare.webp?v=1794403258","url":"https:\/\/sampledivision.com\/products\/geo-cello","provider":"Sample Division Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}