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Xils 3 BE
Xils 3 BE is a pared-down version of Xils 3, a fairly painstaking emulation of the wonderfully odd VCS3 synth. This hails from yesteryear, long before conventions like sensible signal flow, standardized controls, and a mod matrix were established.
Xils has done a fine job of updating this synth to the 21st century, and you won’t fret over losing any of the pins on the matrix.
I’ve got the full version of Xils 4, and it is a personal favorite for whipping up notably odd sequences and soundscapes. The pin matrix invites some unusual experimentation I rarely see unless I’m already in VCV Rack.
I particularly love the metallic spring reverb included as part of the effects suite. It isn’t a synth for everyone, but you’ll likely find some interesting presets for starting points with this wonderful instrument.
TheStrip
If you’re after mixing effects, TheStrip is a dandy little channel strip. Now, I generally prefer the likes of Infinistrip or the SSL Native Channelstrip, but TheStrip is great.
TheStrip doesn’t emulate specific hardware but does tie together a filter, EQ, compressor, and gate into one handy package.
You’ve got oversampling, which is a fine option to have handy. The EQ is the only true model in the whole plugin, so my apologies for misleading you, but it’s a 6-band affair based on the 6144.
The compressor goes up to a 10:1 ratio and you’ve got access to a variable attack and release. The gate is a gate and is perfectly functional. I would love to see an expander or ducker as a secondary option, but beggars can’t be choosers.
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51 Comments
AB
onWould have been nice if the synth wasn’t so … harsh ..
Except for some industrial types it seems really a waste of time?
As to the strip, maybe worth a try, though the video shown isn’t exactly great marketing either !
Maybe I should spend more time working on my DAW rather than try grab free plugins that I don’t need :D
Marco Scherer
onXils isn’t your everydays synth and the presets are meh… but give it a chance. It can create great sounds. Especially when using the external input to modulate parameters. It needs some dive-in, but try it, the results are rewarding
MRG
onTonight on What The £%$§! is a VCS!?
S01E01 The $%!£ Envelope Shaper
Attack: Just your standard attack.
On: Think of it as a Hold, a sustain after the attack.
Decay: Think of it as a Release, that happens after the decay.
Off: Is a pause before the AOD cycle loops. Turn to max for ironically have it off.
Or just click the [ENVELOPE SHAPER] text, to switch to a classic ADSR, because the good people at Xils thought you’d never get used to the VCS way.
MRG
onThe Discord Invite might be expired, or sumfin…
Marco Scherer
onThe link has been updated
Hannes
onDiscord doesn’t worked. I followed on Reddit. How do I receive the serials / authorisation codes for the software?
Marco Scherer
onPlease scroll down in the Reddit community, the freebies are amongst the very first posts
Marco Scherer
onAnd for Discord: please use this link: https://discord.gg/snvqbWbW
el-bo
onJoined at Reddit but have no idea how to claim freebies :(
Marco Scherer
onPlease scroll down in the Reddit community, the freebies are amongst the very first posts
Pablo Baico
onThe same happens to me.
In X it says that “these tweets are protected” and in Discord it says that the invitation has expired. Any ideas how to proceed?
Marco Scherer
onThe link has been updated. Sorry for the hassle
alex
onIf you get something for a follow or like, it’s not free. Just sayin’.
Marco Scherer
onWell, it’s not like “you get it delivered to your door”-free, but it’s free like “join the group, download the freebies and leave the group”.
No data is collected, no numbers or mail addresses are stored. If you leave the group, there will be no trances.
So I’d say it’s free.
dgu
onThestrip has always been my favorite channel strip. Btw the Xils 3 BE is not working in reaper.
MRG
onNot the v2.0.2 VST2 64bit (the 32bit bridged works) that is included in the download, indeed. But when you register for a serial on XILS’ page, you get a link to a v2.6.2b VST3 64bit that does. \o/
dgu
onThank you! I did that and got the 64 bit vst3!
L
onNot working
The Sound Of Lex
onUse Telegram, if you have.
August
onYes, can confirm that Discord is not working at the moment, Reddit and X (Twitter) do not have the new post with the download link yet, but Telegram and Viber both have the giveaway download link, so join one of those if you want to get the pack now.
Marco Scherer
onPlease scroll down in the Reddit community, the freebies are amongst the very first posts
And for Discord: please use this link: https://discord.gg/snvqbWbW
Chris
onSame here, joined on Reddit but no sign of an email or anything.
Marco Scherer
onPlease scroll up, the freebies are amongst the first posts
sn
onNot working in X either…. It still say “waiting”, more than 6 hours after sending a follow request.
Marco Scherer
onWhen does that “waiting” message appear? The channel is open and doesn’t require any moderation to get you in. At least it shouldn’t…
THRL
oni have the same problem, it says:
“These Tweets are protected
Only approved followers can see @ProducerSecretz’s Tweets. To request access, click Follow. Learn more”
Yfrsn
onAQUI ESTA EL LINK. https://www.reddit.com/r/ProducerSecretz/comments/yj8a0i/hey_there_welcome_to_producer_secrets_nice_to/?onetap_auto=true
MRG
onI just realized how naughty our boy Liam is. Thanks Liam! *cough*secondscreenshot*cough*
James
onIf’ you’ve ever registered for a Beat magazine download, you already have access to Xils 3 BE. It’s been in their library for 10 years.
Michal Ochedowski
onTrying to find a download link only to realize that plugins are from 2014 and 2015. Don’t waste your time.
Marco Scherer
onIs the age important? The plugs work well and deliver quality.
spend some time with it
onPoor Marco is working too hard here. The xils synth is amazing. smh
ty Marco
Bobay
onThe distribution method is a total waste of time.
MRG
onIf you upgrade to the v2.6.2b (link in your email with the registration code from Xils) you’ll see it was updated in december of 2022…
It looks dated because, well, simulation of a 70s synth. But the software was kept current. :D
gf
onTried follow Twitter. Not working for me.
Marco Scherer
onIs there any error message?
Max
onXils requires a serial number, which is not issued. The second plugin also does not have a license key. I don’t see the point in wasting time on this
MRG
onWhen you run the plugin, it gives you a link to a web page to request a serial by email. It works.
Essro
onSounds like simple data mining…
Marco Scherer
onCheckout the groups – no data mining involved
Glauco W. Beall
onI only installed “Xils”, and it keep asking for “Serial Number”…
MRG
onJust… Three lines above this. Works. Srsly.
Numanoid
onCan XILS 3 Beat be used to upgrade to XILS 3 LE ?
XILS 3 LE has been updated recently.
El°HYM
onIf I remember right, there should be an Offer inside your Account.
MRG
onThere’s two items in the Settings/Cogwheel menu about upgrading to Xils 3 or 4, and top-right an Upgrade button.
Numanoid
onAs I remember I upgraded almost 10 years ago from BE to LE, good that the option is still there
The new big GUI interface of XILS 3 LE is a lot easier to work with
El°HYM
onMaker of MS-2 made a new sophisticated Distortion Plug, which sounds great!
https://www.mensla.ca/plugins/fmd
Basically free to use, yet with an added yet also pretty funny Nag – Screen.
Tomislav Zlatic
onLooks great, thank you!
MRG
onI didn’t realise SynthEdit can now export to JUCE. Wow.
I need to know more about that. Are SEM gone? Are they a blob now? Can you add your own code? Are vampires vulnerable to black garlic also? Anybody with a link to juicy (ah!) infos?
Steffen
onNice to have XILS 3 BE, thanks!
I’m considering upgrading to LE.
Ady G
onI had been thoroughly buzzed at the prospect of being able to tinker about with the Xils 3 BE, but despite managing to download the installer okay, the installation process on Mac has proven more than a little troublesome – it just seems beset by one error message after another, to the point where I’ve just I’ve given up trying. Mildly miffed, I’ll be honest.