# GeoShred Control > Expressive MIDI/MPE controller for music synthesis and performance. (iPhone/iPad app by Wizdom Music LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geoshred-control/id1336247116 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Wizdom Music LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/377345351) - Category: Music, Entertainment - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.40/5 from 122 App Store ratings · 63 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 810 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2018-01-25 - Data updated: 2026-09-04 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geoshred-control/id1336247116/reviews.md ## What is GeoShred Control? GeoShred Control Version 7 GeoShred Control is a standalone MIDI/MPE controller based on GeoShred. Important: GeoShred Control is a MIDI/MPE controller. It does not make sound and does not include a built-in audio engine. It is designed to control external synthesizers, apps, plug-ins, and hardware instruments. It can also be upgraded*** to the functionality of GeoShred Pro. If you already own GeoShred Pro (green icon), you do not need GeoShred Control, because GeoShred Pro already includes MIDI. GeoShred Control can also be used to control GeoShred Studio for macOS. Perform external MIDI and MPE instruments with GeoShred’s expressive playing surface. Move seamlessly between fretless and diatonic playing using GeoShred’s isomorphic keyboard and groundbreaking intelligent pitch rounding. GeoShred Control is especially expressive with instruments that support MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression). It is a powerful iPad and iPhone performance controller, and it can also operate as an AUv3 plug-in that sends MIDI. GeoShred Control includes an arpeggiator, backing tracks, alternative tunings, world scales and temperaments, and 3D Touch on supported devices. It can be upgraded*** to the functionality of GeoShred Pro, including GeoShred’s powerful physically modeled string instruments. Awards include: • 2nd Place Winner, 2022/2025 MIDI Innovation Award for Software • Gold Medal Winner, 2019 Denny Award • Winner, 2019 Guthman New Musical Instrument Award • Winner, 2017 Electronic Musician Editor’s Choice Award GeoShred Control Features • Send/Connect so GeoShred for iOS/iPadOS can control GeoShred Studio for macOS • Fluidly expressive playing surface • Intelligent pitch rounding • Diatonic keyboard mode where every key is in the scale • MIDI and MPE support • MIDI over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Virtual MIDI, and digital interfaces • MIDI configuration presets • iCloud preset synchronization • 3D Touch on supported iPhones • Customizable control surface mapped to MIDI controls • Backing tracks from the Music library • Built-in arpeggiator • Alternative tunings • Support for world scales and temperaments, including Indian ragas, Arabic scales, and Balinese scales • Easy preset sharing • Upgrade path to the functionality of GeoShred Pro If upgraded*, GeoSWAM and Naada instruments may be purchased and performed from the GeoShred keyboard, MPE controllers, conventional MIDI controllers, and wind controllers. We are dedicated to delivering the highest level of musical instrument experience for our customers worldwide. If you enjoy GeoShred Control, please leave a review on the App Store. Questions? Contact us at support@moforte.com Minimum Requirements iOS 13 or later is required for AUv3 support and GeoSWAM and Naada instruments. * GeoShred Control must be upgraded to the functionality of GeoShred Pro in order to purchase GeoSWAM and Naada instruments. ** Due to App Store limitations, previously purchased individual instrument IAPs cannot be applied to the purchase of a collection IAP. *** The Pro upgrade is to the functionality of GeoShred Pro. The app remains GeoShred Control, but gains all Pro features and becomes functionally identical to GeoShred Pro. ## Key features - Expressive playing surface - Intelligent pitch rounding - Diatonic keyboard - MIDI and MPE support - Arpeggiator - Support for world scales and temperaments - Customizable control surface ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | GeoBassFlute | $14.99 | one-time | | Artiphon promotion | $31.99 | one-time | | Naada Sitar | $14.99 | one-time | | Naada Collection III | $50.00 | one-time | | GeoShred Control Upgrade | $24.99 | one-time | | GeoSWAM Collection I | $74.99 | one-time | | GeoCello | $14.99 | one-time | | GeoFlute | $14.99 | one-time | | GeoTenorSax | $14.99 | one-time | | GeoViolin | $14.99 | one-time | | GeoSWAM Collection I & II | $119.99 | one-time | | GeoPizzBass | $14.99 | one-time | | Naada Collection I & II & III & IV | $173.99 | one-time | | Naada Oud | $14.99 | one-time | | Naada Carnatic Violin | $14.99 | one-time | | Naada Dukduk | $10.00 | one-time | | Naada Bansuri | $14.99 | one-time | | GeoOboe | $14.99 | one-time | | GeoViola | $14.99 | one-time | | Naada Viola | $14.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 63) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geoshred-control/id1336247116/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Great instrument *2026-07-02* Inspired by the great Jordan Rudess I tried the GeoShred Control and upgraded very soon to Pro and bought some instrument collections. The app runs without problem as AUv3, so can be embedded in bigger setups. But also just by itself it is a pleasure to use, because it is very musical and expressive. Beginning is easy, so first successes come quick. Mastering is another question as with any instrument. Toto make it short: a great instrument I highly recommend ### 5/5 — Amazing & innovative! *2026-06-02* I’ve tried many music apps over the years, but GeoShred genuinely feels different. It’s not just another synth app—it’s an expressive instrument that lets you bend, slide, and shape notes in a very natural way. The sounds are excellent, and when connected to a MIDI keyboard, it becomes even more powerful. There’s a bit of a learning curve, but once you get comfortable with it, the creative possibilities are amazing. If you’re a keyboard player, music producer, or simply love exploring new ways to make music, GeoShred is absolutely worth trying. ### 1/5 — No sound coming :( *2026-03-16* Why no sound in free versio **Developer response:** GeoShred Control is NOT an audio app. It's a FREE MIDI MPE controller. The product page clearly explains this. Here is the first line of the product page: "GeoShred Control is a stand-alone MIDI/MPE controller. It does NOT have a Audio Engine". Also first launch brings up a full screen that explains this. If you want an audio version of GeoShred, get GeoShred Play (Blue Icon) or GeoShred Pro (Green Icon). Why don't you reach out to us directly and we can help you ... support@moforte.com ### 1/5 — No sound *2026-01-04* Not working **Developer response:** It's NOT an audio app. It's a free MIDI MPE controller. The product page clearly explains this. Here is the first line of the product page: "GeoShred Control is a stand-alone MIDI/MPE controller. It does NOT have a Audio Engine". Also first launch brings up a full screen that explains this. If you want an audio version of GeoShred, get GeoShred Play (Blue Icon) or GeoShred Pro (Green Icon). Why don't you reach out to us directly and we can help you ... support@moforte.com ### 5/5 — Always the best! *2025-12-10* Would like doing chords with Harmonica…😻 **Developer response:** The harmonica is polyphonic. Just press on the "Poly" button on the Control Surface. ### 4/5 — Unexpected bundle of joy *2025-11-17* I bought this as an introduction to MPE and now it’s turned into one of my main MPE compatible sound libraries! **Developer response:** Thanks for the review, it so positive. But why the 4 star review? ### 1/5 — Very Poor *2025-07-16* No sound coming from the app at all! Disappointed **Developer response:** It's NOT an audio app. It's a free MIDI MPE controller. The product page clearly explains this. Here is the first line of the product page: "GeoShred Control is a stand-alone MIDI/MPE controller. It does NOT have a Audio Engine". Also first launch brings up a full screen that explains this. If you want an audio version of GeoShred, get GeoShred Play (Blue Icon) or GeoShred Pro (Green Icon). Why don't you reach out to us directly and we can help you ... support@moforte.com ### 5/5 — This opens up worlds of new creation *2025-04-18* This app is amazing and opens new way to be creative as much in song writing and will be an ad on, as on my playing on stage. Have not tried it yet in a live sesh but i cant wait to try it out. Will update after i have done so. ### 5/5 — Amazing, no sound on this version, but still an amazing free offer!!! *2025-04-17* Understand what this app is before complaining about the sound!! I first heard of GeoShred through Rick Beato on YT. I downloaded this free version but was unsure how it worked since I’m very new to digital music interfacing. I emailed these guys and Pat Scandalis, who I believe helped create, this app replied to my email within a couple hours. He explained what I was and wasn’t getting with this free version very nicely and professionally, despite my obvious ignorance. after some research, I understand now how valuable this software is that I’m getting for free! This is a company and use people that are worth supporting five stars all the way. ### 5/5 — I can’t believe this MPE controller is free! *2025-03-30* I see all the complaints that it doesn’t make sound. But I think people misunderstand, it’s an MPE MIDI controller. I wouldn’t expect it to make sound. I could’ve spent close to $1000 for a Roli Seaboard, or a LinnStrument. But this free MPE controller does the same thing as those expensive controllers and more. ## Frequently asked questions about GeoShred Control ### What does GeoShred Control do? GeoShred Control is a stand-alone MIDI/MPE controller that does not produce sound on its own. It is designed to control other synthesizers and music software, offering an expressive playing surface and advanced pitch manipulation features. ### What are the key features of GeoShred Control? Key features include a fluidly expressive playing surface, intelligent pitch rounding, a diatonic keyboard, MIDI and MPE support, an arpeggiator, support for various scales and temperaments, and customizable control surfaces. ### Is GeoShred Control free to use? The base GeoShred Control app is free. However, it offers optional in-app purchases to upgrade to GeoShred Pro functionality, which unlocks additional instrument modeling capabilities. ### What devices is GeoShred Control compatible with? GeoShred Control is available for iPad and iPhone. A minimum of iOS 13 is required for AUv3 support and to purchase certain instruments like GeoSWAM and Naada. ### How can I use GeoShred Control for music? You can use GeoShred Control to perform MIDI/MPE synthesizers, control other software like GeoShred Studio for MacOS, and create music with its expressive playing surface and features like the arpeggiator and scale support. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 7000.386.1.500 — 2026-08-31 - Fixed GeoPizzBass going silent and reverting to "not purchased" even after Restore Purchases - New — Three new playing surfaces. A preset can now be saved with one of four keyboards: the Isomorphic grid, the Piano Keyboard, the Uniform Keyboard and the Janko Keyboard. Pick the type at the top of Menu > Keyboard. - New — All playing surfaces now support Touch Velocity! Touch Velocity uses iOS/iPadOS device's Accelerometer to measure how hard you tap a note. How hard you tap a note is directly converted into MIDI velocity. - New — All the new playing surfaces support MPE. This means that the Piano Keyboard is an MPE keyboard, the Uniform Keyboard is an MPE keyboard and the Janko Keyboard is an MPE keyboard - New — Asymmetric pitch bend range is now supported for all playing surfaces. For instance, your pitch bend range up could be 24 semitones and your pitch bend range down could be -12. - New — GeoJamTrax backing tracks including: Ode To Pink (Uniform Keyboard), Dirt_Blues, Todd Is God (Piano Keyboard), Tribal, Easy Street, Be-Whole(Janko Keyboard) - New — Three new factory setlists — PKB Keyboard, UKB Keyboard and JANKO Keyboard — 50 presets each one for each instrument type and MIDI Out type - New — Multi-select import. The import file picker now lets you select many presets and setlists and import them all in one go. - New — MIDI Visual Feedback of incoming-note indicators now show both expression axes at once: vertical (CC74) motion moves the indicator up and down while pressure brightens and darkens it — the two no longer fight over the display - New — The Naada plucked-string keyboard presets have a Mono button for legato playing, so you can switch without opening Performance Settings. - New — Strum zones can be turned on and off individually. Double-tap to enable or disable each of the Chords, Strum and Keyboard zones; the remaining zones resize to fill the space, and re-enabling restores your original layout exactly. - New — The standalone GeoShred Studio window is resizable, holding a constant 4:3 aspect ratio as you drag it. Launch and resize flicker are fixed, and the keyboard no longer lays itself over the chord and strum zones after a resize. - New Connect Send can keep the sending device's audio on — a MIDI configuration option, so you can hear both instruments - New MIDI Configuration for Artiphon Chorda. - GarageBand tip: for recording the new keyboards, use the MPE Channel Mode MIDI configuration — and make sure GarageBand's Support MPE setting is turned on (recent GarageBand updates turn it off). - Improved or fixed - MPE, temperaments, sustain, Hammer On Pull Off Legato (aka HOPO), setlist management, visual feedback, startup flow, MOTD context in plugin hosts, handling of hardware interrupts for touches, LinnStrument support, Control Surface picker menu, GeoSWAM Pan, GeoSWAM Course Tune, key edge handling for the AUv3 plugin, strum response to panic, and Channel Pressure handling for conventional MIDI controllers that convert Poly Afertouch to Channel Pressure. ### 7000.383.1.497 — 2026-08-26 - Fixed GeoPizzBass going silent and reverting to "not purchased" even after Restore Purchases - New — Three new playing surfaces. A preset can now be saved with one of four keyboards: the Isomorphic grid, the Piano Keyboard, the Uniform Keyboard and the Janko Keyboard. Pick the type at the top of Menu > Keyboard. - New — All playing surfaces now support Touch Velocity! Touch Velocity uses iOS/iPadOS device's Accelerometer to measure how hard you tap a note. How hard you tap a note is directly converted into MIDI velocity. - New — All the new playing surfaces support MPE. This means that the Piano Keyboard is an MPE keyboard, the Uniform Keyboard is an MPE keyboard and the Janko Keyboard is an MPE keyboard - New — Asymmetric pitch bend range is now supported for all playing surfaces. For instance, your pitch bend range up could be 24 semitones and your pitch bend range down could be -12. - New — GeoJamTrax backing tracks including: Ode To Pink (Uniform Keyboard), Dirt_Blues, Todd Is God (Piano Keyboard), Tribal, Easy Street, Be-Whole(Janko Keyboard) - New — Three new factory setlists — PKB Keyboard, UKB Keyboard and JANKO Keyboard — 50 presets each one for each instrument type and MIDI Out type - New — Multi-select import. The import file picker now lets you select many presets and setlists and import them all in one go. - New — MIDI Visual Feedback of incoming-note indicators now show both expression axes at once: vertical (CC74) motion moves the indicator up and down while pressure brightens and darkens it — the two no longer fight over the display - New — The Naada plucked-string keyboard presets have a Mono button for legato playing, so you can switch without opening Performance Settings. - New — Strum zones can be turned on and off individually. Double-tap to enable or disable each of the Chords, Strum and Keyboard zones; the remaining zones resize to fill the space, and re-enabling restores your original layout exactly. - New — The standalone GeoShred Studio window is resizable, holding a constant 4:3 aspect ratio as you drag it. Launch and resize flicker are fixed, and the keyboard no longer lays itself over the chord and strum zones after a resize. - New Connect Send can keep the sending device's audio on — a MIDI configuration option, so you can hear both instruments - GarageBand tip: for recording the new keyboards, use the MPE Channel Mode MIDI configuration — and make sure GarageBand's Support MPE setting is turned on (recent GarageBand updates turn it off). - Improved or fixed - MPE, temperaments, sustain, Hammer On Pull Off Legato (aka HOPO), setlist management, visual feedback, startup flow, MOTD context in plugin hosts, handling of hardware interrupts for touches, LinnStrument support, Control Surface picker menu, GeoSWAM Pan, GeoSWAM Course Tune ### 7000.327.1.436 — 2026-06-15 - Fix for glitch with GeoSWAM instruments - Presets based on the guitar model now have ranged limited to A0 - G6 ### 7000.325.1.433 — 2026-05-20 - Fix for User setlists not working for the plugin - Fix for MIDI config not sticking across preset changes - ET-Diff bounds checking improved ### 7000.318.1.426 — 2026-05-09 * Fix for Conventional MIDI Controller Pitch Bend * Fix for Global ETDiffs in the custom Scale * ETDiffs can now be specified with up to 3 decimal places * Fix for Siding Pitch Rounding with temperaments * New Application Note #54 for the Quarter Tone Keyboard * Fix for temperament issue where notes were tempered twice * Fix for global scale problems * Fix for incorrect notes on key edges * fix tuning of GeoSWAM bowed strings * Adjusted temperament of Balinese Pelog and Slendro scales * New Polkadot quarter-tone key style with on-device renderer * Polkadot Pattern designer: free-form colour picker, sticky preview, stroke/drop shadow, label circle size, help * Import/Export of Polkadot patterns for sharing * New QT (quarter-tone) Keyboard Presets * Added Shred Lead QT to Favorites * Quarter-tone vertical guide lines through key centers, with "Show 1/4 Tones" Settings toggle * Fixed Seaboard / MPE: two channels no longer fight on the same string * Fixed per-channel strum controller send for Naada effects * Updated Settings help * Revamped main menu * Improved handling of mono mode intervals/poly expression/arpeggiator for MIDI in * Proper indication of connect send/receive state after reloading DAW projects> * Optimized plug-in performance for multi-instrument projects in DAWs * Fixed custom scale temperament truncation when shift exceeds 50 cents * Fixed mouse hover crash in VST3/AUv2 plugin wrapper * Fixes to echo looper machine state * Fixed grid change detection on temperaments with large etdiffs * Backing track now plays in GeoShred Studio upon request via MIDI in * Fixed MPE manager channel expression routing in Pad Mode * Fixed octave rounding note-off mismatch * Fixed Naada strum resonance strings playing wrong key on root change * Fixed SWAM coarse tune reset on scale change * Fixed stuck note handling improvements * Fixed expression pad visual cursor not updating on MIDI input * Fixed Connect/Receive preset changes not persisting in DAW project saves * Fixed Connect/Receive MIDI configuration reverting to AU MPE on project reload in Ableton Live * Per-track MIDI configuration support * All MPE presets now respond to CC2, CC4, CC11 * Disabled legato button for SWAM/Naada instruments * Added Reset button to backing track * Fixed Music Library access alert text * Disable Edit button in MIDI mapping view when Learn mode is active * Improved help system for web and in-app ## Apps similar to GeoShred Control | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [AudioKit Synth One Synthesizer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiokit-synth-one-synthesizer/id1371050497) | 4.9 (26,818) | Free | Music | | [Sunrizer synth](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunrizer-synth/id443663267) | 4.7 (183) | $4.99 | Music | | [MIDI Designer Pro X](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-designer-pro-x/id492291712) | 4.6 (266) | Free | Music | | [AUM - 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