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Reverend, Malicsi Team Up on Signature Axe
Ilio Launches Mini Packs Ilio has introduced Ilio Mini Packs for Spectrasonics Omnisphere. These com- pact, genre-focused collections of 30-plus patches bring fresh, forward-thinking sounds to Omnisphere users at an afford- able price. The first two releases, Future Punk Evolution and Zephyr Producer Pads, offer superior sounds designed by Agent Method and MIDIhead. Each pack fully harnesses Omnisphere’s synth engine, providing quick inspiration with long-lasting creative potential for a range of music styles. Future Punk Evolution was created by Agent Method, a pioneer of the rising future punk genre, which blends punk aes- thetics with futuristic, Orwellian themes. This Mini Pack delivers an aggressive mix of blistering synths, dystopian FX, hard- hitting drums and gritty guitars. $ Ilio (ilio.com)
Ryan Malicsi has been leaning on his Reverend Jetstream 390 guitars for years while playing with emo band Hot Mulligan. Now, Reverend has created a Ryan Malicsi Signature model, bringing upgraded styling to the Jetstream 390 plat- form. Armed with gold hardware, a back- sprayed pickguard, dazzling finishes and
a brazen reverse headstock, the new guitar makes a statement. Malicsi is the lead guitar player of the Lansing, Michigan, emo band, Hot Mulligan. The band has three full-length albums, a fist- ful of EPs and near-constant touring with
other big-name emo bands. $ Reverend (reverendguitars.com)
Meinl Gets Electric Hailing from Puerto Rico, William “Kachiro” Thompson is one of today’s most in-demand conga and bongo players. As a recording and touring artist, Kachiro was looking for a drum that would deliver in a variety of musical situations. Meinl’s new Artist Series Congas William “Kachiro” Thompson Signature instruments are just what Kachiro said he was looking for in terms of look and sound. These drums will now accompany Kachiro during his recording and playing schedule. The congas feature 10-millimeter tuning lugs, a 4-millimeter rounded SSR- Rim and chrome-plated hardware. $ Meinl Percussion (meinlpercussion.com)
Schilke Expands Flugelhorn Series Schilke Music Products has intro- duced the 1042 FLB to the 1040 and 1041 Flugelhorn series. As the lat- est addition to its Flugelhorn series, the 1042 FLB features a yellow brass bell that provides the admirable into- nation and response expected from Schilke. The warm sound and consis- tency throughout the range of flugel- horns creates versatile options for brass band and chamber music, jazz perfor- mances or solo work. $ Schilke Music Products (schilkemusic.com)
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