ILIO announces Plectrum by Vital Arts - Now Shipping!

Malibu, CA - Aug 8, 2007 - ILIO is proud to announce the release of Plectrum, a sample-based virtual instrument plug-in by Geoffrey Gee of Vital Arts. Plectrum is now shipping!

The virtual instrument library features 185 original acoustic instruments, powered by Tascam’s GVI streaming sample playback engine.

Much more than a tool or content library, Plectrum is a creative work of instrument design. Gee created his instruments from sounds made by plucking, strumming, tapping, scraping, and flicking a range of stringed instruments and found objects. Collecting thousands of full length high resolution samples, he voiced and tuned the sounds into full-range, expressive keyboard instruments.

Each instrument features a round robin playback that delivers the organic feel and texture of an acoustic instrument. The package is 7.5 GB, with up to 96kHz, 24-bit samples, optimized using Tascam's wave acceleration feature.

Currently, Plectrum supports PC only, as a VST, RTAS plug-in, and Stand-Alone. The Mac version is expected to ship in September.

Plectrum is only $299 and available now! Contact your favorite dealer to order. For more info and demos, visit the Plectrum page.