The Eighty is an amazing virtual synthesizer inspired by the legendary CS - 80, one of the most iconic synths ever. The CS - 80 was renowned for its rich analog warmth and unbeatable expressiveness. XILS - Lab has painstakingly recreated this classic and added modern features to boost its creative power. Producers and musicians can enjoy the genuine CS - 80 sound, combined with cool tools like an advanced 2D mixer, extended arpeggiator, and zero - delay filters. This synth blends vintage charm with forward - looking design, ideal for crafting lush pads, expressive leads, and rhythmic sequences. Legendary artists like Stevie Wonder and Vangelis loved the original CS - 80. With The Eighty, you can get the same inspiration and use modern upgrades. Easily create sweeping cinematic soundscapes, punchy basslines, or soaring leads. The mix of authentic presets and deep modulation options offers endless creative opportunities for producers and sound designers. Features include an oscillator with LFO, high and low pass filters with two envelopes per synthesis line, an animated advanced 2D mixer, an extended arpeggiator that can modulate components based on the current step, easy access to vibrato, tremolo, poly after - touch, and velocity, four deep and warm effects with independent routing (delay, phaser, reverb, EQ), a ring modulator with a simple envelope, a chorus for tremolo, vibrato, and ensemble effects, many modulation sources and destinations, and an advanced preset manager to quickly find the right sound for your music.
Using The Eighty is a breeze. First, fire up the synthesizer on your compatible device. If you're new, start by exploring the presets using the advanced preset manager. It'll help you quickly find a sound that suits your music style. To create your own sounds, start with the synthesis lines. Each line has an oscillator with LFO, and high and low pass filters with two envelopes. Play around with these settings to shape the basic tone. The advanced 2D mixer is a great tool for balancing different elements of your sound. You can see it in action with the animation. The extended arpeggiator can add some really cool rhythmic patterns. Just set it up to modulate components based on the current step. For effects, you have four deep and warm options: delay, phaser, reverb, and EQ. You can route them independently to get the exact sound you want. The ring modulator with a simple envelope and the chorus for tremolo, vibrato, and ensemble effects are also fun to experiment with. When it comes to using vibrato, tremolo, poly after - touch, and velocity, you can access them easily and adjust as needed. As for maintenance, make sure your device is up - to - date with the latest software. Keep the synthesizer files organized so you can quickly access your presets and settings. If you run into any issues, check the official XILS - Lab website for support or updates. And always have fun creating music with The Eighty!
