“Thanks to the impressive extensions to the creative potential of the Elka Synthex .This Plug in is even better then the original . Another hit from the house XILS lab!”


Multilayer Analog Synthesizer

Syn’X is a Polytimbral Synthesizer inspired by the synthesis part of a legendary Italian Synthesizer from the 80’s, while its multi-layer card-based architecture is inspired by sophisticated hardware analog monsters like the Oberheim Matrix 12.

It offers the striking combination of clear and punchy DCOs with cutting multimode modeled analog filters like its ancestor, one of the last Vintage Polyphonic Analog Synthesizers, and a piece of Synthesis history, including the famous BBD Chorus!

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Interesting Facts

  • Syn’X is multitimbral, you can use up to 16 oscillators, 8 0df Analog Filters, 32 DADSR envelopes and Modulation Matrixes addressing any of the 132 possible destinations to build your own patches, when the 300 Factory Library Presets are not enough.

  • The Easy Mode enables you to benefit from a powerful, yet intuitive and streamlined programming environment similar to the miniSyn’X duotimbral synthesizer, but with the additional power of additional envelopes, LFOs, etc.

  • The Advanced Mode unleashes the total power of the Syn’X 2 to build thick, complex, and unique patches, still with a totally revamped and fast workflow.

FEATURES

  • Oscillators with cumulative waveforms (Up to 40 per patch)
  • New 0df PWM/Hard Sync Algorithm
  • Unique LFOs with cumulative waveforms (Up to 50 per patch)
  • Additional D-ADSR envelopes and Modulation Matrixes   (Per Layer)
  • Unison, 2 arpeggiators, 2 Keyboard zones, Guitar Multitimbral mode
  • A Plethora of monophonic and polyphonic Play Modes
  • PolySequencer (Also acting as a modulation source)
  • Easy Sound Creation with our unique Smart Load Technology
  • Vintage sounding effects: Chorus, Phaser, Delay, Analog EQ. True Stereo Technology.
  • And a dual programming environment which offers you two different edit modes (Easy and Advanced)

HIGHLIGHTS

Per Layer/Synthesizer Parameters ( Up to 8 Layers per Patch ):

Per Keyboard Parameters ( Up to 2 Keyboards Per Patch ):

  • 1 Monophonic/Polyphonic Arpeggiator

  • 8 Mono/Polyphonic Play Modes + Guitar Mode (1 Midi Channel per Layer)

  • Up to 8 Layers and 16 Voices of Polyphony per Keyboard

  • Mono/Unison/Poly playing mode with up to 16 voices of polyphony

  • Keyboard Range (Low and Hi Note)

Per Patch Global Parameters and Effects:

  • Dual Programming environment (Easy And Advanced Modes)

  • 128 step polysequencer (4 Lines)

  • 1 Global Sine monophonic LFO (Joystick)

  • Analog Chorus, Phaser, Delay and EQ.

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Downloads

Latest Version: 2.6.1 BETA
Latest Version: 2.6.1 BETA
The Time limited DEMO license:
  • Time limited to 15 days
  • Allowing running the full version with all its features
  • Only iLok protection allowed

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

Testimonials

Thanks to the impressive extensions to the creative potential of the Elka Synthex .This Plug in is even better then the original . Another hit from the house XILS lab!

9/10 rating !

Some of the multilayered factory patches left us open mouthed in amazement

An emulation of a classicsynth, but with a characterall its own Bring your waders. though - this thing is deep

XILS hired some of the top guns of the preset-design world to concoct Synthix's. and they did a terrific job

"We love playing with and exploring through all the features and filter options on this synth. It sounds exactly like a French synth should! Rich and honestly difficult to identify it as an emulation."

Old gear could make the simplest themes
come Alive ...Syn'X has that Aura ...

You have created something quite amazing with this synthesizer..

the Syn'x is so powerful, thanks to all you guys, excellent work.

I was stuck on this song for 2 month until I started playing with poly and synthix.. Then I was u stuck!;)
Honestly your instruments made me not have to turn on my virus TI for months..

Oscillators

  • 7 waveforms: (Triangle, PWM Triangle, Saw, PWM Saw, Square, PWM Pulse)

  • Triangle and Sawtooth waveforms can also receive PWM New 0delay feedback PWM cross modulation mode. Ring modulator and Hard Sync between oscillators.

  • Several waveforms can be selected simultaneously for each of the oscillators (Up to 40 per patch)

Filter:

Based on an emulation of the CEM 3320 chip, the Syn’X 2 multimode filter provides 6 filter types: 12 & 24 dB Low Pass, 6 &12 dB Band Pass, and 12 dB High Pass with self-oscillation for all types.

A special overdrive circuit can be used before or after the filter. This filter uses our proprietary “zero-delay feedback algorithm” providing a stunning analog character.

ChaoX:

  • This additional unique LFO will breathe Real life into the synthesis engine(s).

  • This module calculates, in a 2-D space, the movement of a point. Each of the two axes can modulate any of the numerous available destinations.

  • Modulation’s rate, and the delay before the modulation is applied, can be set.

  • A smoothing parameter allows you to reduce the modulation variations and a chaotic level parameter allows you to increase or reduce the chaotic aspect of the movement.

  • 4 Chaotic functions can be chosen: Flying Fly, Bow Tie, Rainbow and Butterfly. 

Rhythm LFO

  • 5 unique LFOs built for rhythmic effects.

  • The 5 modulations can run simultaneously, and each one can be assigned to any of the 132 possible 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 ramp at the 16th part of the cycle.

  • Stutter: 5 little saws (ramp train) at the 16th part of the cycle.

D-ADSR:

  • 4 special envelopes are available

  • Added to the standard Attack-Decay-Sustain-Release, the Syn’X 2 offers a MIDI synced Delay segment, useful for example, to trig tempo-synced modulations, or to open the filter a few milliseconds after the amplifier, giving some explosive effects.

  • A wide range of new sounds can be done with this feature.

Polyphonic LFO

  • 2 heavily featured LFOs  that can modulate the oscillator pitch and width, the filter frequency and the amplifier level and can also be used as sources in the modulation matrixes.

  • The frequency can be synced to the Host application tempo. The modulation can also be reset by the keyboard, or left free running, and a fade-in function is also available.

Polyphonic 4 tracks Sequencer: Vintage or futurist Sequences & Phrases

4×128 steps of pure pleasure!

You can use the Syn’X sequencer as a giant Modulation-only Step Sequencer, and write up to 4 different step sequences, up to 128 steps long.

Each sequencer line can control, via the Modulation Matrix, up to 4 different synthesis parameters, including both filters, oscillators, and also envelope segments, or LFO output Levels.

Everything becomes possible, from the most detailed Trance Gate patterns, to incredible groove parts!

The 4 tracks Polysequencer takes the concept of step sequencers one step beyond. You can record 4 parts in real time, or in step mode.

You can transpose sequences according to the root note with the tuned mode. It also has an incredible step play mode that you can use for live chord sequences.

Several different play modes allow you to use it as a Phrase that you can trigger on the fly, or as fully controlled tracks with the Midi CC automation of the start/stop functions recorded in your DAW.

You can zoom in/out of the GRID, record velocities.

Full editing capabilities of notes/parts: muting, editing, etc.
Once all this is done you can save your sequence in its own format and begin to build your own library of custom sequences.

And you can even use it as a source modulation in the mod matrix to make superior sequences… (See above to use the Sequencer to send automation data only)

Multi-layer Two keyboards and Guitar mode

  • The Syn’X 2 offers two MIDI keyboards (Upper and Lower) suitable for split and layered instruments, and a special Guitar mode, where all layers can be assigned to independent Midi channels.

  • Each Keyboard has its own independent split point parameters, Unison and Play Mode, as well as a simple but powerful polyphonic arpeggiator.  

  • Each keyboard can use up to 8 layers/16 voices, freely chosen, to get the most benefit of the Syn’X 2 multi-layer features.  

  • The Syn’X 2 offers up to 16 voices of polyphony, by groups of two voices (1-9, 2-10, 3-11…), for a fully independent 8-layer management.

Guitar Mode

  • The Syn’X 2 provides a specific voice/layer Mode initially invented for Midi guitar players.

  • Two voices can be assigned to each Midi Channel (ie. one per guitar string). Playing different sounds with each Guitar string has never been easier.

  • Drum players can also use this feature by connecting MIDI pads and setting each pad to trigger a different Midi channel/sound.

Analog Modeled Effects

  • Delay, Chorus, Phaser, Reverb, EQ: The Syn’X is equipped with vintage Chorus and Phaser units, and an analog type Delay & Dual EQ.

  • Delay time, Chorus & Phaser rate can be used as targets in the Modulation Matrix to build Solina style Ensemble processing, or other strange effects.

  • These effects are simple, but have a strong character, and sound unique. And, if you use them, it’s just impossible to replace them with any other external effects.

Total Control:

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

  • You’ll also get some additional parameters that make full sense when playing music, like the possibility of controlling the speed of all Attack parameters with velocity, or the Decay/Release of all envelopes. This is the key to expressive Keys or Brass/Strings patches, but you can use this to design outrageous expressive leads as well.

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