The XILS 3 V2.0 not only emulates the Synthi ( VCS 3 ) modular synthesizer, it also adds an emulation of the 256 Analog Sequencer, the natural companion of the VCS 3.
Is that all ? No, of course, they added a SECOND Matrix, with 2 additional envelopes, one LFO, a detailed Sample and Hold module, and a Voltage processor …
And some input modules : Gate, Transient, Envelope Follower and Pitch Tracker to transform the XILS 3 into an advanced Effect Processor !
This means hundreds of additional connections. Add to the pile the analog chorus with its three modes, the analog delay and the phaser ... the picture emerges.
In the XILS 3, you can connect everything with everything, and you get more than 800 possible different connections per patch ( ‘Only’ 583 simultaneous connections possible ).
Did we say at Audio Rate ?
An endless source of inspiration for those who want to go deep into the heart of Analog Modular Synthesis.
It’s nearly impossible to summarize what the XILS 3 can do, but, in short, here’s the list of the main modules :
System Requirements
Mac Intel or PowerPC OSX 32/64 VST or AU iLok or eLicencer
Window XP, VIsta, Windows 32/64 bit VST iLok or eLicencer
$179.99It is inspired by a famous and legendary Synthesizer from the 80's, which a lot of talented guys used as their central Keyboard, including some synths Gurus.
The Syn'X is a virtual 16 voices analog synthesizer features:
The Syn'X, brings some never seen features :
And last but not least, The Syn'X is multi-layer and has a polytimbral mode:
Oscillators : 7 available waveforms. Triangle, PWM Triangle, Saw, PWM Saw, Square, PWM Pulse. Additionally, the Triangle and Sawtooth waveforms do have PWM modes. A PWM cross modulation mode and a ring modulator Several waveforms can be selected simulyaneously for each of the oscillators. |
Multimode Filter : Based on an emulation of the CEM 3320 chip, the Syn'X multimod filter providing self-oscillating 6 filter types : 12 dB and 24 db low pass, 6 dB and 12 dB band pass, 12 dB high pass . A special overdrive circuit can be used before or after the filter.
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D-ADSR : 4 special envelopes are available Added to the standard Attack-Decay-Sustain-Release, the Syn'X offers a MIDI synced Delay step. Usefull for instance, to trig a tempo synced modulation, to open the filter a few milliseconds after the amplifier, giving some plosive effects. A wide range of new sounds can be done with this feature. |
Polyphonic LFO : 2 Standard full of features LFOs are provided by the Syn'X. Each LFO can modulate the oscillator pitch and width, the filter frequency and the amplifier level. It also can be used as a source in the modulation matrix. The frequency can be synced to the Host application tempo, the modulation can also be reseted by the keyboard or freerunning and a fadein function is available. |
Chaox : A special LFO is provided by the Syn'X. Real life enters the synthesis. This module calculates in a 2-D space the movement of a point. Each of the two axis can modulate any of the 132 available destinations. the rate of the modulation, the delay before the modulation is applied can be set. A smoothing parameter allows to reduce the modulation variation and a chaotic level parameter allow to increase or reduce the chaotic aspect of the movement. 4 chaotic functions can be chosen, Flying Flye, Bow Tie, Rainbow and Butterflye. |
Rhythm LFO : An special LFO for Rhythmic effects. 5 modulations are available, each one can be assign to any of the 132 destinations. The modulation can be delayed and a phase parameter can adjust the start of the cycle. Octo :a pulse at the 8th part of the cycle. >Hexa :a pulse at the 16th part of the cycle. Terna : a pulse at the 6th part of the cycle. Hoover :a rampe at the 16th part of the cycle. Stutter : 5 little saw at the 16th part of the cycle. |
Multi-layer Two keyboards and Guitar mode
The Syn'X offers two MIDI keyboards (Upper and Lower) suitable for split and layered instruments, and a special Guitar mode. Each keyboard has its own independent MIDI chanel, split point parameters, unison and playing mode, as well as a simple but powerful arpeggiator. Each keyboard can contain up to 16 voices, freely chosen, for the full use of the Syn'X multi-layer features. The Syn'X offers up to 16 voices of polyphony, by groupe of two voices (1-9, 2-10, 3-11, ...), for a full independant 8 layers management.
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Guitar Mode : The Syn'X provides a specific voices/layers management, offering a new tools for guitar players. For up to 6 MIDI chanels, two voices can be assigned. In that way, thanks to a Guitar to MIDI converter, playing various sounds with each of the Guitar strings has never been easier. This feature can be easily used by drum players as well, by connecting MIDI pads to these entries. |
The Syn'X is available with the following formats :
the Syn'X is a 32 and 64 bits plug-in.
Minimum system requirements: 1 Gigabyte of RAM and a 2 GHz processor
The Syn'X is a plug-in and is not yet available in a standalone application
$199.99
This product is delivered by download. We have an excellent relationship with iZotope and should receive the license code to complete your order within 24 hours. However, if you're ordering after 6:00PM PDT weekdays or on weekends, we'll process your order the next business day.
This product is delivered by download. We have an excellent relationship with iZotope and should receive the license code to complete your order within 24 hours. However, if you're ordering after 6:00PM PDT weekdays or on weekends, we'll process your order the next business day.
Xils V+ Strings, Human Voice, 10 bands vocoder
From a very long time, this wonderful and versatile machine was used by a lot of well know artists and musicians, from a long time now, it is waiting by a lot of computer users to be part of their sound arsenal.
The XILS V+ combines a Vintage 10 band Vocoder, Supreme Top Octave Divider based Strings and Human Voices, or any sophisticated layering of these three elements.
After more than one year of intense modeling deep in the basement of the Xils Laboratories, we offer you this complete recreation of a legend. Its unique vintage vibe and beauty that can only be brought back to life by precisely emulating different ancient and forgotten techniques.
T.O.D : The Top Octave Divider Oscillator provides a unique sound that no samples, or other simple synthesis techniques can reproduce. Emulating the T.O.D, without any aliasing on the whole frequency range, with its pitch and waveform modulation, was a real challenge, worthy of XILS-lab. We are very proud of this effort and offer it to you for your inspiration and enjoyment.
XILS-lab touch : The XILS V+ would not however be a real XILS-lab instrument if we did not add a lot of functions and possibilities that were not present in the original machine, some giving access to its internal circuitry and parameters. And some being totally new.
T.O.D and Beyond", following the Analog and Beyond tradition XILS-lab initiated a long time ago.
The XILS V+ features exactly the same possibilities than its famous hardware predecessor but offers a lot more : while a lot of parameters were hidden under the roof of the hardware, Xils-lab put them on the front panel for a wider range of sound possibilities.
The XILS V+ offers:
This product is delivered by download. We have an excellent relationship with iZotope and should receive the license code to complete your order within 24 hours. However, if you're ordering after 6:00PM PDT weekdays or on weekends, we'll process your order the next business day.