XILS-lab – XILS 201

Vintage 20-Band Vocoder & Creative Multi-Effects

XILS-lab XILS 201 is a vintage-inspired vocoder and multi-effects plugin designed to recreate the distinctive character of a rare classic vocoder while providing additional controls and modern production flexibility.

At its core, XILS 201 features a carefully modeled 20-band filter vocoder with flexible band routing, independent carrier sources, oscillator and noise generators, and an analog-style pitch tracker.

Beyond traditional vocoding, XILS 201 includes Reverb, Delay, Chorus, and Phaser, each with flexible input routing. An external carrier input also allows you to feed your own synthesizers or sounds into the vocoder.

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Classic 20-Band Vocoder Sound

XILS 201 recreates the sound and behavior of a rare vintage vocoder through its detailed 20-band filter architecture.

The carefully modeled filter bank provides the foundation for creating recognizable electronic vocal effects and synthetic textures.

Create:

• Robotic vocals
• Classic vocoder effects
• Electronic voice textures
• Synthesized vocals
• Futuristic sound effects
• Experimental vocal processing

Flexible Filter Architecture

XILS 201 provides extensive control over its filter bands, allowing you to experiment with the frequency structure of the vocoded signal.

Features include:

• 20-band filter vocoder
• Individual band bypass
• Multiple filtering possibilities
• Flexible band routing
• Additional parameters beyond the original hardware concept

This makes it possible to move from classic vocoder sounds to more experimental processing.

Oscillator & Noise Carrier Sources

Each sound carrier includes its own oscillator and noise generator, providing flexible sources for shaping the vocoded signal.

Use different carrier characteristics to create variations ranging from smooth synthetic voices to aggressive and noisy electronic textures.

External Carrier Input

XILS 201 also supports an external carrier input, allowing you to use your own synthesizers, instruments, or audio sources as the carrier.

This opens up additional possibilities for:

• Synth vocoding
• Instrument processing
• Vocal transformation
• Experimental sound design
• Electronic effects

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Vintage Multi-Effects Section

XILS 201 goes beyond traditional vocoding by including four integrated effects:

• Reverb
• Delay
• Chorus
• Phaser

Each effect provides its own input routing, giving you greater control over how the processed signal moves through the effects section.

Use them to add space, movement, depth, modulation, and vintage character to your sounds.

Analog-Style Pitch Tracking

The built-in analog-like pitch tracker provides responsive pitch information for vocoder processing.

This helps create more expressive and musical results when working with pitched vocals and melodic source material.

Automatic Gain Control

XILS 201 includes automatic input gain control, helping maintain an appropriate signal level for the vocoding process.

This makes the workflow more straightforward while allowing you to concentrate on sound design and performance.

MIDI Control

All parameters are MIDI controllable, allowing XILS 201 to be integrated into expressive hardware-based and software-based production workflows.

Automate parameters, use MIDI controllers, or perform changes in real time for dynamic vocoder effects.

Key Features

• Vintage-inspired vocoder plugin
• Carefully modeled 20-band filter vocoder
• Individual band bypass
• Flexible filter routing
• Oscillator and noise generators
• External carrier input
• Analog-style pitch tracker
• Automatic input gain control
• Reverb
• Delay
• Chorus
• Phaser
• Flexible effects routing
• Extensive additional parameters
• MIDI-controllable parameters
• Suitable for vocal processing and sound design

Perfect For

• Electronic Music Producers
• Vocal Producers
• Sound Designers
• Synthwave Producers
• Techno Producers
• EDM Producers
• Pop Producers
• Experimental Musicians
• Film Composers
• Game Audio Designers
• Synth Enthusiasts
• Retro Music Producers

Why Choose XILS-lab XILS 201?

XILS-lab XILS 201 combines the recognizable sound of a classic 20-band vocoder with a versatile multi-effects section and expanded modern controls. Its oscillator and noise carriers, external carrier input, analog-style pitch tracker, and flexible filter routing make it useful for both traditional vocoding and creative sound design.

Whether you’re creating robotic vocals, vintage electronic textures, futuristic effects, or experimental synth sounds, XILS 201 provides a flexible environment for shaping unique sounds.

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For official product information, visit the XILS-lab website