A Groundbreaking Synthesizer Inspired by the Legendary CS-80.
The Eighty is a groundbreaking virtual synthesizer inspired by the legendary CS-80. Recognized as one of the most iconic synthesizers of all time, the CS-80 was celebrated for its rich analog warmth and unmatched expressiveness.
XILS-Lab has meticulously recreated this timeless classic, enhancing it with modern features that expand its creative potential.
With 'The Eighty,' producers and musicians can harness the authentic sound of the CS-80, integrated with innovative tools like an advanced 2D mixer, extended arpeggiator, and zero-delay filters.
This instrument is a fusion of vintage character and forward-thinking design, making it perfect for creating lush pads, expressive leads, and rhythmic sequences.
The original CS-80 was famously embraced by legendary artists like Stevie Wonder and Vangelis, defining an era of synthesizer-based music.
With The Eighty, you can channel the same inspiration while leveraging modern enhancements.
Craft sweeping cinematic soundscapes, punchy basslines, or soaring leads with ease.
The combination of authentic presets and deep modulation options ensures limitless creative possibilities for producers and sound designers alike.
This instrument is a fusion of vintage character and forward-thinking design, making it perfect for creating lush pads, expressive leads, and rhythmic sequences.
The original CS-80 was famously embraced by legendary artists like Stevie Wonder and Vangelis, defining an era of synthesizer-based music.
With The Eighty, you can channel the same inspiration while leveraging modern enhancements.
Craft sweeping cinematic soundscapes, punchy basslines, or soaring leads with ease.
The combination of authentic presets and deep modulation options ensures limitless creative possibilities for producers and sound designers alike.
Features
1. Three Synthesis Lines:
- The Eighty features three synthesis lines, with two faithfully recreating the linked high-pass and low pass filters of the original CS 80. The third line, unique to The Eighty, allows users to blend additional textures using the innovative 2D mixer.
- This mixer provides seamless blending of synthesis lines, empowering musicians to experiment with sound design in a visually intuitive and dynamic way.
- Go beyond traditional arpeggios with step-based modulation. Add life and complexity to your sequences, enabling evolving patterns and sparkling effects.
- Features like polyphonic aftertouch, velocity sensitivity, vibrato, and tremolo offer unmatched expressiveness, ensuring your performances stand out.
- Delay, Phaser, Reverb, and EQ deliver professional-quality sound shaping, with independent routing for greater control.
- These 12 dB resonant high pass and low pass filters ensure analog warmth without digital artifacts, capturing the essence of vintage sound.
- Access over 500 expertly crafted presets that capture the iconic tones of the CS 80. Easily organize and customize your sounds with an advanced single window interface.
Compatibility
MAC OSX 
WINDOWS
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Windows Requirements
- Host application compatible with:
- AAX Native plugins
- VST plugins
- VST3 plugins
- Windows 7 and higher (32 & 64bits)
- VST 2.4, VST 3 - Audio Unit - AAX (PT10 and later)
- iLok protection (dongle or computer)
Mac Requirements
- Host application compatible with:
- AAX Native plugins
- Audio-Unit plugins
- VST plugins
- VST3 plugins
- macOS 10.9 and higher
- Intel & Native Silicon support (M series Chips)
- VST 2.4, VST 3 - Audio Unit - AAX (PT10 and later)
- iLok protection (dongle or computer)
