The XILS Analog Vocoders Bundle offers an unbeatable deal, combining the XILS 5000 and XILS 201 Vocoder in a single license. These are top - notch emulations of the finest vocoders ever made.
### 5000 Vocoder
Inspired by the 1976 EMS Flagship Vocoder, the XILS Vocoder 5000 uses knowledge from emulating the VCS3 synthesizer and VP300 VocoderPlus. It delivers clarity and purity, emulating the complex circuitry of its analog counterpart for an organic sound. It's beginner - friendly with a standard single - panel view and lots of presets. Veterans can explore dozens of advanced parameters via the Logo Center Panel.
#### 5000 Vocoder Features
- A Matrix Patch Area (22x22 or 20x20)
- Two Synthesizer cores with two oscillators and one noise per core, modeled on the EMS VCS3 oscillator
- Two LFOs and one VCA - ADSR per core
- 22 - band and 20 - band filter vocoders
- Stereo analysis and synthesis
- Side chain for external audio
- A savable virtual keyboard
- A well - tuned analog - like pitch tracker
- An input gate for noise reduction
- A Voice/UnVoice detector
- A full output mixer
- A powerful Frequency Shifter effect
- MIDI - controllable parameters and show - off presets
### 201 Vocoder
The 201 Vocoder is modeled after a rare and expensive unit with unmatched intelligibility. It has created magical sounds for many artists. With two 20 - band Filter Banks, it can process various signals. It offers more clarity than the Roland VP - 330. You can use the internal analog Synthesizer as a carrier or other external signals. The 'Silence Bridging' feature, a Multiband frequency - dependent Envelope Follower, adds contour to percussive or rhythmic sounds.
#### 201 Vocoder Features
- A carefully emulated 20 - band filter vocoder
- Single band bypass and multiple filtering options
- Each sound carrier has an oscillator and noise generator
- Four effects (Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Phaser) with their own input routing
- Automatic input Gain Control
- An analog - like pitch tracker
- External carrier input
- Access to more parameters than the hardware version
- MIDI - controllable parameters
### How to Use
For the XILS 5000 Vocoder, beginners can start by using the presets available in the standard single - panel view. Just select a preset that suits your needs and start experimenting with the sound. If you want to explore more advanced features, click on the Logo Center Panel to access advanced parameters. You can use the virtual keyboard to play sounds and save your settings within the presets.
For the XILS 201 Vocoder, you can choose to process incoming signals like voices or drums through the Filter Banks. You can also use the internal analog Synthesizer as a carrier. If you have an external synthesizer or another audio source, you can use the external carrier input. Take advantage of the 'Silence Bridging' feature when working with percussive or rhythmic sounds to add more contour.
### Note
Make sure your MIDI device is properly connected if you want to control the parameters of both vocoders. When using external audio sources, ensure the input levels are appropriate to avoid distortion.
### Maintenance
Since these are software - based vocoders, there's no physical maintenance required. However, keep your software up - to - date to ensure optimal performance and access to the latest features.
