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VSL Sounds of the World: Special Offers on World Instruments

By September 15, 2026

Save on Vienna Symphonic Library’s world instruments from September 16 through September 30, 2026, including the new Synchron Cimbalom and Synchron World Percussion II, plus Synchron World Percussion I, Synchron World Winds, and its Single Packs.

Kenneth Burgomaster on SWAM Violin: The Sound Between the Notes

By August 31, 2026

Composer Kenneth Burgomaster discusses his path from Power Rangers to Disney scoring and how SWAM Violin’s fluid transitions and expressive control supported his work on Locker Diaries: Descendants.

Students and Teachers: Save Up to 45% on VSL!

By August 25, 2026

Vienna Symphonic Library honors students and teachers everywhere with a special 45% on all of their libraries and software products.

VSL Bundle Bash: Save Up to 40% on Vienna Bundles

By August 25, 2026

Start or complete a Vienna Symphonic Library bundle and save up to 40% through September 30, 2026.

GeoShred Studio, GeoSWAM and Naada Instruments Now Available Through ILIO

By June 2, 2026

ILIO partners with moForte to bring GeoShred Studio, GeoSWAM orchestral instruments, and Naada world instruments to musicians worldwide.

Overloud Gem Comp160: Adding Punch and Energy to Drums

By March 6, 2026

Explore how the Overloud Gem Comp160 VCA compressor plugin brings punch and clarity to drum mixes, with a walkthrough from engineer Guy Britton.

FREE Patch Sampler for Omnisphere

By October 27, 2025

Ever wanted to try out some of ILIO's Patch Collections for Omnisphere? This free sample pack contains a selection of the sound designer's favorite patches from each ILIO Patch Collection, PLUS an EXCLUSIVE BONUS PATCH not included in any other library! These patches are absolutely free and can be downloaded from ILIO.com/freepatches.

LifeStyleDidIt: R&B Sounds, Real Talk | ILIO Artist Circle

By July 8, 2025

Explore LifeStyleDidIt’s path from self-taught producer to trusted sound designer, as he shares his process behind Sines in the latest ILIO Artist Circle.

Amin Bhatia: Synths, Storytelling, and the Power of Mistakes

By March 11, 2025

Explore Amin Bhatia’s journey from early synth programming to film scoring, as he shares insights on storytelling, technology, and creative limitations in the latest ILIO Artist Circle.

High Expectations, Shrinking Budgets—Stephanie Economou on Music and Tech

By December 12, 2024

Discover how Grammy-winner Stephanie Economou blends classical roots, Norse metal, and cutting-edge tools in this inspiring interview.