GeoShred Tutorial Full (Latest)

[@johnhughes1952]

At last, someone slowly demonstrating the various sounds and settings of Geoshred, instead of just using it as an excuse to show off their keyboard/shredding skills. Well done, a very very useful tutorial.

[@bradrapp3697]

I’ve taught guitar 43 years and know music making. This is recently new to me. And extraordinary, an instrument that is immediately fun for someone who has never touched an instrument, giving them an experience found nowhere else, yet also a capable instrument for professional use. Simple and elegant solution yet radicle when you think about the progression of instruments through history. As radicle as the iPhone mine is on perhaps. Very cool.

[@BharatGosher]

Very nice and simple way to explain. thanks

[@saregatunes]

Thanks for the Tutorial. Do you have a tutorial for Geo Syntheziser

[@GeoShred]

Wizdom Music supports Geo Synthesizer. The manual is here; www.wizdommusic.com/products/geo_synthesizer_manual.html

[@saregatunes]

Thanks!

[@heywally2739]

Very useful and necessary. This is an amazing and underutilized musical tool!

[@NarendraJhangiani]

Excellent explanation!🙏

[@AndreyOrochi]

Is there a way to put the quick tuning select onto the control surface? I need that a ton because I love to switch the tuning on the fly rather than to go into the keyboard menu and all that. I obviously can still just not close the Performance Settings, but the window takes half of the valuable screen space. Could you kindly give a few tips?

[@GeoShred]

Yes you can do that with the control surface editor. - Go to "Menu> Control Surface" - Clear 1 vertical slot on your control surface - Add a button for "Peformance> Root", and a button for "Performance> Scale". For more information on the Control Sufrace Editor look at Chapter 5 "Control Surface Editor" kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4GuY2aXq6eebqMsi=W2aRlg_YdHtEmuz5 Note that all the GeoSWAM and Naada presets provide a version of the instrument with Root/Scale on the control surface. For instance for the setlist "GeoFlutes" there is a preset called "GeoFlute Scale".

[@AndreyOrochi]

@@GeoShred yeah, I already watched this video thoroughly and did what you described before posting my previous comment, but that doesn't solve my problem. I don't want to switch between the hints, which suggest the notes of the scale (be it Western, Indian, Arabic, or other types, I get that they also change the cents sometimes to sound authentic), I want to switch entire tunings, like "Geoshred all fourths", "Harpejji" or "Open Dsus2", is there a way to have the wheel with each tunable string handy? I would have loved the "Edit" > "Performance Settings" > "Keyboard" > "Tuning" if it didn't take up half of the screen, otherwise it's fantastic!

[@GeoShred]

@@AndreyOrochi I see. No the tuning is not under parameter control. It was too complex and would not have mapped to MIDI. What you can do is create a setlist with different versions of your preset using different tunings and then use the setlist mechanism to switch between these presets.

[@AndreyOrochi]

@@GeoShred thank you for the answer

[@stephenmiles8424]

excellent video I'm reading it bit by bit really interesting

[@BellowsSqueezer]

Excellent tutorial. As excellent as GeoShred itself. Well done 👍💕🎶

[@nickwatland4215]

Can this do heavy rhythm guitar sections tuned to drop c or b ?

[@GeoShred]

You can set any tuning, and you can tap power chords, but it's not designed for strumming.

[@ItsPBUH]

Only just discovered this now, OH MY WORD what an insane app, wish I found it sooner

[@SanthanSalai]

Hi, I happened to use this app for a while. One problem I face is, due to repeated sliding, friction between the finger and touch screen increases. This really makes me difficult to continue playing. I'm using ipad 2018. I have a question. Will buying ipad pencil helps? Does geoshred support pencil? I don't want to invest in buying a pencil if it doesn't work on geoshred. If it works, how does the experience compare with playing using fingers?

[@GeoShred]

Santhan, at the moment we don't have plans to add pen support because GeoShred is a MultiTouch Instrument. I know that both Mahesh Ragvan and Jordan Rudess use overlay screens that help with the problem you describe. I will ask them for a link to what they use. Drop us a note at [e-mail] and we can share that link with you by email.

[@SanthanSalai]

Oops. I didn't think about multi fingers even while using it. My bad. BTW, Thanks for suggesting matte finish screen guard. 👍

[@GeoShred]

Here is what Mahesh uses: www.amazon.com/Supershieldz-Protector-Anti-Glare-Anti-Fingerprint-Replacements/dp/B015BOKLO4/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1544114440&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=matte+screen+protector+ipad+12.9&dpPl=1&dpID=51sxaXYJd%2BL&ref=plSrch

[@meldavis7183]

It’s a shame that there isn’t much info on geoshred being used by wind instruments. I’m using Aerophone ae05 and the geoswamtenorsax has made it possible to use the aerophone in live performances.

[@GeoShred]

The GeoSWAM Models are licensed from Audio Modeling for the GeoShred Keyboard and MPE controllers only. If you can get your wind controller to speak MIDI like an MPE controller then you are good.

[@pupperemeritus9189]

As a guitar player I am really trying hard to not stretch my fingers. And my thumb has trouble getting down on the screen. I am finding it very hard need lot of practice with this. Great instrument though

[@dr.josephkumarkakumanu992]

May i know sir, how many preset Indian instruments do we get in GeoShred play? Are there more plugins that we can buy as we need them later? Could you please give detailed info. I actually want to use the GeoShred play as a supportive instrument with my Korg arranger especially for sitar, violin, flute!

[@GeoShred]

There are about roughly 180 presets. Note that GeoShred does not play back samples, it's a model of the physics of plucked strings. Thus all the presets are based on plucked strings. There is a Sitar and Mahesh Ragavan's Xitar model. You can also use GeoShred as a MIDI/MPE controller to control sample based instruments like SwarPlug. Many folks who post videos playing "flute" on GeoShred are using GeoShred as a controller for a desktop based VST/AU like the SWAM flute.

[@NevadasMinistry]

Hi I'm pretty new to geoshred and just bought an ipad. If a purchase geo play, am I able to play the sitar? What are the differences between geoplay and geopro?

[@GeoShred]

There is a Sitar preset in GeoShred Play. GeoShred Play can also purchase the GeoSWAM Instruments. Here is a comparison of the different versions of GeoShred: www.moforte.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/GeoShred-5-one-sheet.pdf Basically Pro is everything. Play is a preset player, no MIDI, no AUv3 plugin. Control is a MIDI/MPE controller, no built in engine.

[@indrajitrajyaguru375]

Can i set indian ragas in swam violin, flut in geoshread , I perched in app swam instruments but can’t set ragas like bhupali, malkons in swam violin. I can set ragas in only geo guitar patch . What is the rong . Please guide me.

[@GeoShred]

Indrajit, I'm sorry that this is not working for you. Raga's can be selected under "Menu> Performance Settings> Keyboard> Scale". I will reach out to you directly to assist you.

[@mia23]

Awesome tutorial, thanks!

[@Ising34]

Is there no drums in the app?

[@GeoShred]

GeoShred has physically modeled strings, and woodwinds. You can use GeoShred as an MPE controller to control a sampler that does have drums.

[@shraddha.24]

Hello..Which i pad should we use...How to play fluently in geoshred..

[@GeoShred]

If you want your iPad to stay current for several years, then we recommend that you get an iPad that at least runs the latest version of iOS. Though GeoShred runs on older iPads, some features are not, available in the older version of iOS (AUv3 plugin support for instance). Here is a list that might help you with your decision: everyi.com/by-capability/maximum-supported-ios-version-for-ipod-iphone-ipad.html And as always we recommend that users get the most powerful iOS device that they can afford.

[@indrajitrajyaguru375]

how much GB is the NADA BUNDLE sir ? i can’t instole naad bundle,i am trying from two days,couldn’t perches naad bundle,help me sir.

[@GeoShred]

Indrajit. Please reach out to us directly at [e-mail]. Naada is 0 size. It's just a key to turn it on. There are many reasons why this might not be downloading, network, iOS 16, wrong version of GeoShred. Please reach out to us directly and we can assist you. [e-mail].

[@indrajitrajyaguru375]

thanks sir,sure i do.

[@jagangomez5964]

How you set root c and major on screen in GeoShred. I want to know that.

[@GeoShred]

You can set the root and scale either for the current preset or globally. - For the current preset "Menu> Performance Settings> Keyboard> Scale" - Globally "Menu> Settings> Scale/Root"

[@nukubu9379]

Does it have midi out?

[@ufotigris]

Is the pre set editor only in geoshred pro or it is on GeoShredPlay?? I download it on my iPhone I Cannt see any effect list there Help please

[@GeoShred]

GeoShred Play is a player for GeoShred Presets. It does not have the various editors (preset, control surface, setlist) or MIDI. Play can be upgraded to Pro with an in-app purchase. This in-app purchase in the iTunes App Store can be reached from the GeoShred Play Menu with "Menu> Pro Upgrade". Here is a comparison of the features of the different versions of GeoShred: www.moforte.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GeoShred-2.6-one-sheet.pdf

[@smithakalluparambil]

Hi Just downloaded geoshred how to get rid of the echo !!

[@GeoShred]

If you have GeoShred Play, Play does not offer editing of Presets. If you have GeoShred Pro, for any preset you can edit the parameters with Menu> Model & FX. If you want to edit the echo tap on "Echo" and turn off the echo. We have a flyer for the family of products at www.moforte.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/GeoShred-3.0-one-sheet.pdf Look at page 2 there is a comparison. Basically Pro is everything. Play is a preset player, no MIDI, no AUv3 plugin. Control is a MIDI/MPE controller, no built in engine. If you want to upgrade GeoShred Play to Pro go to "Menu> Pro Upgrade".

[@prachi.3007]

This echo thing is extremely irritating. It should be off bydefault in all presets.

[@sunnygeorge4152]

Notes in geoshread are in flats how to change to sharps.

[@GeoShred]

The accidentals are flat or sharp depending on the key and the cycle of 5ths. The sharp keys are G,D,A,E,B,F#,C#. The flat keys F,Bb,Eb,Ab,Db,Gb,Cb. Here is an explanation: www.moforte.com/geoShredAssets5.0/help/FAQs/#gsharp

[@sunnygeorge4152]

@@GeoShred is there any way to change Db,Eb,Gb... to C#,D#,F#...

[@GeoShred]

@@sunnygeorge4152 The key of E has F#, C#, G# D#. Under "Menu> Performance Settings> Keyboard> Scale> Root" set the Root to E. The notes that can be flat or sharp is NOT arbitrary. It's described by the cycle of 5ths. Here is a nice explanation. ledgernote.com/columns/music-theory/circle-of-fifths-explained/

[@444levels9]

I understand that geoshred has layouts that highlight scales and such, but does it have the feature to silence the dark/ wrong notes on the layout ?

[@GeoShred]

Not currently. We are looking at that for an upcoming release. BTW: "There are no wrong notes" - Miles Davis :-)

[@444levels9]

looking forward to that feature.... and thanks :)

[@GeoShred]

The latest GeoShred release offers a "Diatonic" keyboard with the non-scale notes omitted