I just got the miniSyn’X and I am so excited as well because the Synthex is a fantastic rarity.
Thank you to XILS LAB to give every one the possibility to play with them..!

Jean-Michel Jarre

The Golden Age of DCO and VCO

  • Like its predecessor, it combines punchy and clear DCOs (Digital Controlled Oscillators) with cutting analog multimode filters: the unique sound of an era.

  • Simple, Flexible, Powerful:  Splits, Layers and Singles Patches Also, like its predecessor,  the miniSyn’X  combines 2 independent synth engines in a disarmingly clear one panel view, enabling you to build thick or complex stacks, captivating split sounds, as well as classic analog single sounds in a flash.

  • Layers can benefit from the same rich sounding double analog BBD Chorus found on the original model, once again very closely emulated. And the stunning original Glide section is here too.

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Interesting Facts

  • The miniSyn’X emulates, with the highest level of accuracy, an Italian Beauty of the 80’s. It was one of the last of the 80’s polyphonic analog monsters.

  • Mini in name, and in price. Maxi in sound, and possibilities! Due to its duo-timbral native architecture,  the miniSyn’X  is very versatile, and offers many patches from raw analog sounds, to silky complex evolving pads.

  • It’s a XILS-lab product, so we added a lot of things the venerable ancestor could not do: Cumulative Oscillator waveforms, cumulative LFO waveforms, an Intelligent Patch Creation system, an enhanced 4 part poly-sequencer, some clever stereo scene control, polyphony handling per engine, Gang Mode Editing, an enhanced Joystick, and a large library of presets.

  • New Technological breakthrough: The  miniSyn’X  uses the exclusive 0 Delay Feedback (0DF) PWM algorithm recently developed by XILS-Lab, that greatly improves the quality and perception of patches using PWM (Like the legendary Laser Harp sound).

FEATURES

  • Two synth engines that can be combined in 3 modes (Double, Split, Single)

  • Single Panel GUI for each Synthesizer engine

  • Up to 10 Oscillators per patch (Cumulative OSC technology, 2 x 5)

  • Modeled DCO Oscillators, PWM for each waveform, 0DF PWM Algorithm

  • Multimode analog Filter using 3rd gen 0DF Filter technology (up to 2 per patch)

  • Modeled Ultra Fast Envelope Generators (up to 4 per patch)

  • Smart Load TM exclusive technology to create new interesting sounds quickly

  • Gang Edit in Double and Split modes

  • All parameters automatable via Midi CC control (including Sequencer parts)

  • Three mode BBD Analog Chorus Unit

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HIGHLIGHTS

Inspiring to operate, easy to program, gorgeous to play, and…thoroughly automatable

  • On top of that, we added some adaptive UI/GUI design, so that you only see the controls you need at a time, making the miniSyn’X a breeze to control and program, with solo modes for each synth engine, simple and effective layer control functions.

  • And we added a bit of AI, to make patch creation a joy (Exclusive Smart Load function in Double and split mode will guarantee you’ll quickly generate a good percentage of useful and rewarding patches created on the fly)

  • And finally, every  miniSyn’X  parameter, from filter and oscillators to the sequencer track mute buttons and gate control, is automatable via Midi CC. Paradise for those who like to push automation beyond limits.

It’s reproducing a legendary Duotimbral DCO/VCF based machine.

  • Two oscillators with 4 waveforms, Triangle, Saw, Square and Pulse with its dedicated PWM and Ring modulator mode. Additionally, the Triangle and Sawtooth waveforms can have PWM modes. Several waveforms can be selected simultaneously for each of the oscillators (up to 10 per patch)

  • A multimode filter based on the CEM 3320 chip emulation, using our proprietary zero-delay algorithm, providing Self oscillating 12/24 dB low pass, 6/12 dB band pass, and 12 dB high pass modes (up to 2 per patch).

  • Two ADSR envelopes, one for the filter, the other for the output amplifier (up to 4 per patch)

  • One MIDI syncable LFO (with stackable waveforms)

  • One fat, warm, deep Chorus, in keeping with its famous counterpart.

  • One Multi-track sequencer

  • Two independent layers/synth engines that can be combined in SPLIT and DOUBLE modes.

  • Automatic Intelligent Patch Creation tool (In Double/Split mode)

  • Adaptive UI design (YOSWYN: You Only See What You Need)

  • Fully Featured Glide/Portamento function

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Downloads

Latest Version: 2.6.1
Latest Version: 2.6.1
  • Mac OSX 10.9 and later: 64 bits, VST, VST3, Audio Unit, AAX (native)
  • Windows 7,8,10, 11 and later: 64bits, VST, VST3, AAX (native)

Testimonials

XILS-lab have clearly put a lot of time and effort into recreating the classic Elka Synthex in the form of the miniSyn’X plugin.  It’s very competitively priced and would make a great addition to your synth locker.

Highly recommended.

miniSyn’X represents to me, one of the most realistic analog synthesizer emulations currently available. What’s more, it is emulating a very special analog synth. It is indeed difficult to know nowadays which synths to give some attention to, since there are so many of them and many are really quite good. But I think that miniSyn’X is exceptional even in the sea of excellent synthesizers out there.

really fantastic work on these plugins!!

Oscillators:

  •  7 available waveforms: Triangle, PWM Triangle, Saw, PWM Saw, Square, PWM Pulse.

  •  Additionally, the Triangle and Sawtooth waveforms have PWM modes.

  •  A PWM cross modulation mode and a ring modulator

  •  Several waveforms can be selected simultaneously (Oscillator Stacks).

Multimode Filter:

  • Based on an emulation of the CEM 3320 chip, the miniSyn’X multimode filter is providing self-oscillating 6 filter types: 12-24 dB low pass, 6-12 dB band pass, 12 dB high pass.

  • A special overdrive circuit can be used before or after the filter (Pre/Post toggle).

  • This filter uses our proprietary “zero-delay algorithm” providing a stunning analog character.

Two ADSR Envelopes:

  • One for the filter

  • The other for the output amplifier

  • These envelopes are fast and punchy!

Polyphonic LFO

  • The LFO can simultaneously modulate the oscillator pitch and width, the filter frequency and the amplifier level.

  • The frequency can be synced to the Host application tempo.

    The modulation can also be reset by the keyboard Note On or left free-running. A fade in function is also available.

Total Control:

  • You can assign any Midi CC to any synthesis parameter to fine tune some midi parts, or achieve the most precise automation.

  • Last but not least, the miniSyn’X provides a wide range of modulation options.