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ILIO introduces an amazing new patch library by Summer Channel & Kris Northern for Spectrasonics Omnisphere 2.1™ transporting you into the cutting edge vortex of modular synthesis.

We finally launched our new video podcast “Quirks” this week. Quirks is a live, online forum where we talk about music, gear, technology, science, current events, past events, the universe, beer, books, magic, consciousness… and pretty much anything else we find intriguing or unusual.

ILIO introduces a diverse new patch library for Spectrasonics Omnisphere 2.1™ that brings the sound of the A.I. future to your DAW, today.

Looking to up your music production game? If you live in the Portland Metro area, or anywhere with an internet connection (Skype) then you might wanna check this out!

Some people call it intuition. Others call it instinct, or even a “gut” feeling. But no matter what you label it as, everyone one of us has experienced the sensation of “knowing” things before we know them, even if we can’t explain how.

I wrote these “rules” a few years ago, which were inspired by many of my life experiences, failures, successes, and simple things that got me through my days. I hope they inspire you all as well.

ILIO introduces a diverse new patch library for Spectrasonics Omnisphere 2.1™ that is sure to bring out your inner synth dragon-master.

Our friend, and Summer Channel collaborator Chrysta Bell will be starring in the upcoming 2017 reboot of David Lynch’s “Twin Peaks” on Showtime!

In today’s crowded and largely underwhelming music industry, it seems like sidestepping the crucial, and often, time consuming steps towards true and enduring proficiency has become the norm. In the quest for overnight success, fledgeling DJs and musicians seem to have forgotten (or never really knew to begin with) what music is truly about. This is why it’s more important than ever to become really good at what you do.

In a world where the masses will listen to just about anything… One woman is on a quest to bring you the music that’ll melt your face off. So you’ve gotta ask yourself one simple question… WHO LIKES IT ROUGH?!!

Yesterday, Naomi Sioux and I took our Thanksgiving leftovers to the homeless of Ventura, CA. This is what happened, and how it changed my life forever.

Check out “Up and Running With Omnisphere 2” with J. Scott G., on lynda.com.

Fallout pictures presents a mini-documentary about larger-than-life SF Bay Area DJ John Beaver, who spends his nights spinning music for the masses and his days caring for endangered wildlife as a zookeeper. The story parallels the changes in the dance music scene over two decades, as well as John’s own battle against cancer.