moForte is a company founded in 2012 that is commercializing audio modeling technologies developed at Stanford/CCRMA. The team is composed of experts in interactive audio modeling like Dr. Julius Smith III, a pioneer in the field. moForte has developed several products based on unique physical modeling synthesis algorithms that are highly interactive, including GeoShred, a modeled guitar app for musicians; PowerStomp, a modeled effects chain app for guitar players; and Guitarinator, a guitar game prototype.

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moForte
Introduction
Pat Scandalis (CTO, acting CEO) gps@moforte.com
Dr. Julius O. Smith III (Founding Consultant)
Nick Porcaro (Chief Scientist)
moForte Inc.
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moForte
• Founded 2012
• Commercializing audio
modeling technologies
developed at Stanford/CCRMA
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Team
• Pat Scandalis
CTO, Acting CEO
• Dr. Julius O. Smith III
Founding Consultant, Professor at Stanford/CCRMA
• Nick Porcaro
Chief Scientist
Former members of Stanford University’s Sondius team (1994-1997) formed
to create IP around audio DSP inventions
Former founders of Staccato Systems, a spin-out from Stanford/CCRMA,
which was sold to Analog Devices in 2001
BIOs
moForte’s team is composed of experts in interactive audio modeling. Dr.
Julius Smith III is considered to be a pioneer in the field.
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• Products are based on unique DSP algorithms for interactive
audio modeling known as Physical Modeling Synthesis.
• These algorithms, unlike sample playback, are highly
interactive and bring the emotional experience of performing
music to a broad audience. Demo Europa
• moForte is generating new IP to protect its emerging market
position.
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moForte/AirJamz Guitar
Modeled Guitar for Consumers
• Originally Released Nov, 2013
• Aimed at consumers
• AirJamz Version with Zivix linked to
wearable device.
• Includes built in store for in-app purchase
of songs.

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GeoShred
Modeled Guitar for Musicians
• April 2015
• Aimed at Musicians.
• Paid App
• Developed in partnership with
Wizdom Music/Jordan Rudess
• Stand alone musical instrument.
• Unique isomorphic playing surface
• 2-D expression pad
• Modeled guitar
• Effects chain and preset editor
• Consistently rated 5 stars
• Top 10 app in the music apps category
• Craig Anderton says:
"it's the coolest app I've ever reviewed."

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PowerStomp
Modeled Effects Chain for Guitar Players
• June 2016
• Aimed at Guitar Players
• Paid App
• Single Price, no in-apps
• Modeled Effects based on leading
edge circuit modeling techniques
• Effects chain and preset editor
• Proposed low cost audio/midi pedal

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Guitarinator
Guitar Game Prototype
• Release TBD
• Aimed at consumers
• Game-ified Performance Experience
• Modeled guitar
• Simple tap interface
• Jam Mode
• Social sharing of performances and
scores
• Proposed low cost/high volume
plastic enclosure.

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Gallery of Video Demos
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moForte Guitar
Private Demo Reel
Guitar-Inator
PowerStomp Using for Accompaniment
Geo Shred