Experience the bright, projecting tone and ceremonial dynamic power of a traditional double-reed Chinese instrument with ILIO Naada Suona, a virtual instrument for the GeoShred Studio platform that offers real-time shaping of pitch movement and ornamental phrases between positions via GeoShred Studio's multi-row continuous pitch surface. With advanced AccelMatrix Naada physical modeling, each note is generated as a continuous acoustic event.
By pressing into the grid, you can form focused melodic passages, slide between positions, and more. You can engage in fully polyphonic playing, supporting chords and layered melodic lines simultaneously. Use GeoShred Studio's integrated FX rack for sweetening your performance with reverb, amp simulation, echo, and more. NaadaSuona requires GeoShred Studio (sold separately) to function, which is available in AU, AU3, VST3, or standalone formats for macOS only.
Regional forms are played across China from Xinjiang to Guangdong for both festive and solemn occasions, and despite its ceremonial power, the suona is equally capable of expressive, lyrical melodic playing. The model captures both that commanding projection and the instrument’s capacity for nuanced melodic phrasing.
Wind and breath controllers, which align naturally with the clarinet’s breath-driven acoustic behavior, connect directly to GeoShred Studio, which is built from the ground up for continuous multidimensional input. GeoShred Control pairs over USB with GeoShred Studio, putting a free multitouch iOS surface in a performer’s hands during live play.