Articles by ILIO

Articles by ILIO

Spectrasonics Announces Full Support for macOS Monterey for All Instruments
December 14, 2021

Spectrasonics Announces Full Support for macOS Monterey for All Instruments

Spectrasonics has announced that all of their world-class instruments (Omnisphere 2, Keyscape, Trilian, Stylus RMX) are now officially supported on macOS Monterey. Best of all, this is a free update for all registered users.

How to Approach Taking Inspiration from a Reference Track
November 9, 2021

How to Approach Taking Inspiration from a Reference Track

Taking inspiration from a reference track is an entirely deep topic, but Ad Composer Max Schad breaks this process into four tips that are easily digestable for any career musician, and shares secret tools that make the job easier!

SWAM Woodwinds V3 is Here! Updated GUI and Sound Improvements
Sonic Extensions - New Experiences for Omnisphere
October 19, 2021

Sonic Extensions - New Experiences for Omnisphere

Exciting news from Spectrasonics! Sonic Extensions are an entirely new experience for Spectrasonics flagship synth Omnisphere. Each Sonic Extension features Ultra High Quality custom FX designed by Spectrasonics, custom controls to interact creatively with Omnisphere in totally NEW ways, and stunning new soundsources, deeply multisampled, with State-of-the-Art features.

Writing K-POP Songs with The Wildcardz | ILIO Artist Circle
September 16, 2021

Writing K-POP Songs with The Wildcardz | ILIO Artist Circle

The Wildcardz are a music production duo made up of Sadie Currey and Ester Na who have co-written songs with K-Pop Stars EXO and NCT127, US-based Nikki Flores, and 3LAU. In addition, they have worked on various movie soundtracks including Universal Pictures' Pitch Perfect III and Sing II, and 20th Century Fox's Bad Times at the El Royale.

ELEVATOR - Bi-Directional Sonics for Spectrasonics Omnisphere 2
5 Simple Tips from an Ad-Composer on Breathing Life into Ad-Music
August 13, 2021

5 Simple Tips from an Ad-Composer on Breathing Life into Ad-Music

“It should feel like 'x' but not too much like 'x'.” Navigating the world of commercial ad scoring is more cerebral than you might think. Ad-composer Max Schad (Butter Music & Sound) offers 5 simple tips to "Squeeze" everything you can out of vague directions and reference tracks in order to breath life into your compositions.

Overloud Announces Eric Gales Signature Pack for TH-U
July 20, 2021

Overloud Announces Eric Gales Signature Pack for TH-U

Also known as Raw Dawg, Eric Gales is one of the most influential American blues-rock guitarists, originally hailed as a child prodigy. This special package includes a version of TH-U that includes Eric Gales' complete collection of amps and effects that he uses on his records and during his live performances. 

Synchron Brass Has Landed!
July 6, 2021

Synchron Brass Has Landed!

Discounts on the brand new Synchron Brass Library are available now through August 2, 2021. Discounts are available for users who own select Big Bang Orchestra Brass libraries. Make sure to contact ILIO to find out the best price for you!

Spectrasonics Announces Native Apple Silicon and VST3 Support for All Instruments
June 15, 2021

Spectrasonics Announces Native Apple Silicon and VST3 Support for All Instruments

Spectrasonics has announced that all of their world-class instruments (Omnisphere 2, Keyscape, Trilian, Stylus RMX) now include full native support for both Apple Silicon based Macs and Steinberg’s latest VST3 plug-in standard. Best of all, this is a free update for all registered users.