Analog Meltdown and Hot Steel Blues Libraries Released
January 18, 2001ILIO has announced the release of two new products at NAMM. The first is Analog Meltdown, a synth library produced by Kevin Wakefield, formatted for use with Akai and Kurzweil samplers.
Analog Meltdown is a nod to classic synths of the 80's, but with a decidedly techno edge. This library was "double programmed" by Wakefield who designed the original synth sounds, then used them to make complete native programs for the samplers, with complex controller routings and VAST programming on the Kurzweil. The result is a very synth-like experience when loaded into a sampler. Sounds include power pads, distorted leads, sweeps, extreme resonance, plucky and clav-style comps, sci-fi effects and more; all are multisamples.
Available in CD-ROM format for Akai and Kurzweil samplers, Analog Meltdown retails for $199.
The second release is Hot Steel Blues, produced by Dan Portis-Cathers and a follow up to his Fingerstyles CD-ROM.
Hot Steel Blues features over 800 phrases divided into Patterns, Melodies and Endings arranged into Construction Kits that can be assembled and mixed to create complete, seamless songs. The phrases were performed by Terry Robb, of Steve Miller, Buddy Guy and
John Fahey fame, using an assortment of electric and acoustic guitars. These include a Martin 000-28, a 1920's Weissenborn lap slide, a Gibson B25 upright slide, a Laguna L-29, a Fender Duo Sonic, and a Fender Stratocaster. Both solid state and tube amps were used to achieve the appropriately fat and furious sound.
Hot Steel Blues is available in CD-ROM format for Akai/Emu, and Roland samplers. It retails for $199 and includes the Audio CD. It is also available as an Audio CD for $99. For more information, visit their web site at www.ilio.com. | 
