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Low End Theory 2 by Sean Divine banner from the redesigned AAS Player, showing the sound-pack artwork and performance controls
November 3, 2026

The New AAS Player: Find, Shape, and Play Your Sounds

Explore the new browser and sound controls, watch Chambers put the free AAS Player to work, and try a preset in your next session.

GeoShred playing surfaces showing the original isomorphic grid and new Piano, Uniform, and Janko keyboard layouts
October 14, 2026

New GeoShred Keyboards: Piano, Uniform and Janko

Explore the new Piano, Uniform, and Janko keyboard layouts, hear Touch Velocity in action, and learn how to use GeoShred Control with GeoShred Studio in your recording workflow.

John Hancock on Omnisphere 3: Finding Room for the Unexpected
September 25, 2026

John Hancock on Omnisphere 3: Finding Room for the Unexpected

From records with Kaskade and Late Night Alumni to film work with Mark Orton, John Hancock shares how collaboration, restraint, and Omnisphere shape his music.

Kenneth Burgomaster in his studio for the ILIO Artist Circle
August 31, 2026

Kenneth Burgomaster on SWAM Violin: The Sound Between the Notes

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.

GeoShred Studio, GeoSWAM, and Naada Instruments now available through ILIO, featuring expressive physical modeling technology for orchestral and world instrument performance.
June 2, 2026

GeoShred Studio, GeoSWAM and Naada Instruments Now Available Through ILIO

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

Best virtual instruments guide for music production and composing
April 10, 2026

Best Virtual Instruments: A Practical Guide for Producers and Composers

A practical guide to the best virtual instruments for modern producers and composers. Learn what virtual instruments are, why they matter, and discover a curated selection of tools designed to deliver professional results.

Guy Britton demonstrating the Overloud Comp160 plugin featuring three dbx-style compressor models
March 6, 2026

Overloud Gem Comp160: Adding Punch and Energy to Drums

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

moForte partners with ILIO banner
February 26, 2026

GeoShred Studio Physically Modeled Instruments Now Distributed by ILIO

ILIO partners with moForte to bring GeoShred Studio and its expressive instrument lineup to macOS producers and performers.

barefoot and ilio partner at namm 2026
January 9, 2026

ILIO and Barefoot Sound Partner at NAMM 2026

We hope you can join us at NAMM 2026 to experience the newest releases from our acclaimed developer partners in a true, hands-on environment.

join us at namm 2026
January 9, 2026

Join us at NAMM 2026

ILIO's expanded presence at NAMM reflects renewed momentum across the music technology industry and ILIO’s continued focus on meaningful, hands-on experiences for musicians, producers, composers, and dealers alike.