Articles by ILIO

Articles by ILIO

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.

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.

FREE Omnisphere 3 patches from ILIO
October 27, 2025

FREE Patch Sampler for Omnisphere

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.

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July 8, 2025

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

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.

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March 11, 2025

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

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.

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December 12, 2024

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

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