# GeoShred Control

> Music

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1336247116](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1336247116)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1336247116`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Wizdom Music LLC
- **Category:** Music
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (123 ratings)
- **Version:** 7000.386.1.500
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-31
- **First published:** 2018-01-25
- **Size:** 810 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-21
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/geoshred-control/id1336247116)
- **Website:** [https://www.moforte.com](https://www.moforte.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.moforte.com/privacy-policy/](http://www.moforte.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

GeoShred Control is a free standalone MIDI/MPE controller designed to control external synthesizers, apps, plug-ins, and hardware instruments. It does not produce sound on its own and can be upgraded to GeoShred Pro for additional features and instruments.

Key features include a fluid expressive playing surface with intelligent pitch rounding, a diatonic keyboard mode, full MIDI/MPE support, and connection options (MIDI over Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, Virtual MIDI). It includes an arpeggiator, backing tracks, world scales and temperaments, iCloud preset sync, and AUv3 support. Upgrading unlocks GeoShred Pro features and GeoShred Studio integration on macOS.

## Rankings

- #127,870 — Overall

## Review summary

GeoShred Control is a powerful MPE controller with rich sound options and strong external-sound integration, ideal for expressive live performance and studio use. Reviewers praise its MPE capabilities, portability, and value, and note the built-in GeoSwam/SWAM sounds and upgrade path as major strengths. However, users call out a clunky, non-intuitive UI, occasional sound/output issues with certain setups, mixed DAW compatibility, and some learning curve. Refund and support experiences are mixed. Overall, it’s a compelling tool for MPE control if you’re ready to tackle its UX and workflow quirks.

### Pros

- Powerful MPE controller enabling expressive performance and seamless use with external sounds and other apps.
- Built-in GeoShred Pro sound set, GeoSwam instruments, and SWAM integration for high-quality sounds.
- Portable and versatile, usable on iPhone and iPad with external MIDI controllers.
- Strong value and clear upgrade path from free/controller to Pro with added sounds.
- Supportive ecosystem and active development community.

### Cons

- UI/UX is widely criticized as non-intuitive with disruptive animations and slow framerates.
- Free version doesn’t output sound; some users experience no sound with certain setups.
- Compatibility issues with some DAWs/hardware and chord limitations (two notes per row).
- Setup can be complex; routing MIDI and integrating with DAWs/GarageBand can require extra steps.
- Refund and purchase/support friction in some cases.

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