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.
Unify is a revolutionary new type of instrument to layer and combine multiple AU, VST and VST3 plug-ins. Not only can you load your own plug-ins, but Unify also ships with its own built-in library of virtual instruments and audio effects, making it immediately inspiring right "out of the box".
Part 3 - Resources - It has never been easier to create a full song from start to finish using only your computer and interface. What once was only accessible in a million-dollar studio now sits waiting inside of your laptop. Virtual instruments, effects plug-ins, MIDI Instruments, and sample packs even the playing field for every level of musician to create their art. The main objective for music makers, both new and experienced, is to create the sonic vision that comes to us from inside. Here at ILIO, we have created a 3-part series, dedicated to translating that sound in your head into a real song or track.
Part 2 - Studying & Listening - It has never been easier to create a full song from start to finish using only your computer and interface. What once was only accessible in a million-dollar studio now sits waiting inside of your laptop. Virtual instruments, effects plug-ins, MIDI Instruments, and sample packs even the playing field for every level of musician to create their art. The main objective for music makers, both new and experienced, is to create the sonic vision that comes to us from inside. Here at ILIO, we have created a 3-part series, dedicated to translating that sound in your head into a real song or track.
