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How to Tour with a Laptop
March 29, 2019

How to Tour with a Laptop

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.

Why Use a Software Piano?
February 13, 2019

Why Use a Software Piano?

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.

Translating The Sound In Your Head Into A Track - Part 3
January 3, 2019

Translating The Sound In Your Head Into A Track - Part 3

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.

Translating The Sound In Your Head Into A Track - Part 2
January 2, 2019

Translating The Sound In Your Head Into A Track - Part 2

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.

Translating The Sound In Your Head Into A Track - Part 1
January 1, 2019

Translating The Sound In Your Head Into A Track - Part 1

Part 1 - Establishing Purpose - 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.</span>&nbsp;</p>