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The latest plug-in in the Gems series from Overloud is a one-stop-shop for any type of vocal production. The beauty of VOICE lies in its individual modules designed with award-winning analog DSP engineering that speed up your production workflow. Each component boasts superior, "Class-A" sound quality thanks to Overloud's expertise in analog emulation technology.

The granular audio effect plug-in from Delta Sound Labs migrates from version 1.0 to 1.1. While a 0.1 increment seems small, this update is far from that. Building off the success of version 1.0, Delta Sound Labs's Richard Graham and Edwin Park have had their ears to the streets— implementing many sought after features. These new features have even generated the interest of Atlanta-based Sound Designer Richard Devine, who has created a batch of signature presets included for free in the 1.1 update.

ILIO is proud to introduce Modern Wave – a patch library for Omnisphere 2 created by electronic pioneer and film composer BT, highlighting the mass resurgence of 1980's inspired shimmering, undulating subtractive timbres now known in the colloquial as "Synthwave".

Synchron Stage Vienna isn't just used to record VSL's world-class sample libraries—it's one of the world's best sounding scoring stages utilized on numerous productions including classical chamber music to international, large-scale orchestral film scores. In July 2019, Synchron Stage Vienna hosted one of their larger scoring sessions, with more than 100 members of the Synchron Stage Orchestra and Choir performing Lorne Balfe’s compositions for his part of the score to Ad Astra.

ILIO and Reverb Machine wrap up The Fame Series with their third and final patch collaboration for Spectrasonics' flagship synthesizer Omnisphere 2. The Fame Series pays homage to famous synth sounds used in classic and modern songs, with professionally produced patches that will add vibe and color to your tracks.

ILIO and Reverb Machine have teamed up again to introduce another patch collection in The Fame Series for Omnisphere 2. Modern Pop focuses on current synth sounds used in popular music from the 90s to today. Referencing songs from Billie Eilish to Kanye West, Tyler, the Creator, The Weeknd, Frank Ocean and Lady Gaga, this collection is no stranger to the spotlight. These patches serve as great starting points for new, organic compositions. And since they are replicated from famous songs, they'll create magic in your track with very little fuss.

A world class programmer, technical director, writer and producer, Joe Wolfe has worked on tours with a Mount Rushmore of artists, including Whitney Houston, Prince, Madonna, Earth Wind & Fire, Justin Timberlake, and Alicia Keys. Currently on the road with Pink for her Beautiful Trauma World Tour, we talked with the man himself about his live performance setup, love for ILIO products, and the freedoms along with challenges that come with running a live performance using 100% laptops.

One of ILIO's own swapped out a hardware synth for a laptop rig running virtual instruments on his band's tour to SXSW. This is his first-hand experience playing live with a virtual instrument rig.

New to using virtual instruments? Wondering why on earth you would buy a software piano? This article on using Synthogy’s Ivory II pianos lays it out for you in black and white.

The Fame Series pays homage to famous synth sounds used in classic and contemporary songs. The Fame Series shines the spotlight on hidden hits with stellar synth sounds, and makes them ready for use in your latest tracks. And since these tones are replicated from famous songs, they are designed to sit perfectly in your mix.