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XILS 3 version 2.0 - XILS Lab

April 2, 2014

The 2.0 upgrade of this popular Synthi emulator adds a variation of the 256 analog sequencer and a second Matrix, with two additional envelopes, one LFO and a Sample and Hold module to name just a few. Add to that a Gate, Transient, Envelope Follower and Pitch Tracker and the XILS 3 turns into a veritable powerhouse.

Already shaping up as a well rounded performer the addition of several new modules could well make the XILS 3 version 2.0 a one stop shop for many people who prefer to keep all their wires in digital format in their DAW.

Here's the list of the main modules.

6 Oscillators grouped in 3 pairs, with WaveShaping
1 Noise Oscillator
1 Analog Filter, Non Linear and zero delay Behaviors
3 Trapezoidal Envelope Generators
2 Polyphonic LFO's
Polyphonic Ring Modulator
2 independent outputs feeding the Stereo Bus each with one analog Lp/Hp filter
Programmable Joystick Vector Controller
Polyphonic Sequencer
Pitch Tracker, Envelope Follower, Transient, Gate, Sample & Hold Modules
Chorus, Delay, Spring Reverb
6 Play modes, Polyphonic and mono Portamento/Glissando/Legato, 2 different Keyboard Scaling, Polyphonic Aftertouch and VCA handling.
Hundreds of presets made by worldwide famous Sound Designers
Preset Database Engine
Comprehensive manual with a getting started and tutorial sections
Instrument or Effect plug-in

Take a listen to some examples of what people are coming up with in the audio examples page here, or check out some video tuorials here. If you like what you see and hear you can download a demo here.