Xils Labs XILS 4

The XILS 4 emulates a prototype that was never released: an EMS VCS4, based on two intricate and interacting VCS 3 (Synthi) cores. We also coupled these with the famous 256 analog Poly-sequencer.

Take the 2nd huge Pin Matrix and its numerous additional modules:
Envelopes, LFOs, S&H, Voltage Processor, Pitch Tracker, Transient etc. Or the recreation of the unique, powerful 256 analog Poly-sequencer, intimately tied to the synthesis engines. Add to that the analog Chorus (3 modes), Delay, Phaser and the Spring Reverb, and the full picture emerges.

In the XILS 4, you can connect everything with everything, Oscillators, Filters, but also Ring Modulator and Spring Reverb.

More than 1140 possible different connections per patch under your control and inspiration.

Did we say at Audio Rate?

Furthermore, each connection point has its own amount: an endless source of inspiration for those who want to go deep into the heart of Analog Modular Synthesis.

Features:

1. 12 Aliasing-free Oscillators, grouped in 6 pairs, with Wave-shaping, Hard synchronization, + 2 additional Noise oscillators
2. 2 Analog Multimode Filters, Non Linear and Zero Delay behaviors, with 3 Modes (12/18/24 dB)
3. 4 Trapezoidal, looping, Envelope Generators (Switchable to standard ADSR)
4. 1 Polyphonic LFO (including 2 Oscillators, each one with two outputs, acting as an LFO at audio rate)
5. Polyphonic Ring Modulator and VCA engine
6. Cascade Mode: Synthesizer 1 can feed Synthesizer 2 engine inputs
7. 4 independent outputs feeding the Stereo Bus, each with one analog LP/HP filter
8. 2 Programmable Joystick Vector Controllers (up to 32+32 modulation targets)
9. Polyphonic Sequencer with 3 independent lines, Slew rates, 3 recording modes
10. Sequencer can behave as a modulation source
11. Pitch Tracker, Envelope Follower, Transient, Gate and Sample & Hold modules
12. Chorus, Delay, Phaser and Spring Reverb
13. 6 Play modes (including Unison 2/4/6), Polyphonic and Mono Portamento/Glissando/Legato, 2 different Keyboard Scalings, Polyphonic Aftertouch and VCA handling
14. Nearly 700 presets made by world-famous Sound Designers
15. Preset Database Engine (Find the right patch in a flash, create your own tags)
16. Comprehensive manual with Getting Started and Tutorial sections
17. More than 100 parameters map-able to midi controllers
18. More than 1100 possible connexions per patch ! ! !

Requirements:

• mac
  • cpu:Intel 2GHz processor or higher
  • ram:1
  • disk:0
  • version:Mac OSX 10.9 and later
  • support:
    • 32_bit
    • 64_bit
  • plugins:
    • VST-2
    • AU
    • AAX
• windows
  • cpu:2GHz processor or higher
  • ram:1
  • disk:0
  • version:Windows 7,8,10,11
  • support:
    • 32_bit
    • 64_bit
  • plugins:
    • VST-2
    • AAX

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