StiX
The deal
$39 at KVR Marketplace (down from $159). The sale runs through August 28, 2026.
What it is
StiX is a virtual drum machine from XILS-lab that synthesizes classic analog and digital drum machine sounds from scratch using morphing oscillators, FM synthesis, and waveshaping - rather than relying on samples. It pairs a deep synthesis engine with an XoX-style step sequencer, covering everything from TR-808-style kicks to the crispier tones of early digital machines like the EMU SP-12.
Who it's for
Producers who want hands-on control over synthesized drum sounds - particularly those working in electronic music where TR-808, TR-909, or vintage drum machine character is central to the sound.
Key features
- Virtual analog morphing oscillators with FM synthesis and waveshaping let you build drum sounds from scratch rather than relying on sample libraries
- 15 Wave Alchemy drumkits emulate iconic machines including the TR-808, TR-909, TR-606, and EMU SP-12
- Over 2,000 presets - including 720+ patterns and 700 drumpads - with a multi-criteria database engine for fast browsing
- The XoX-style step sequencer supports variable patterns, per-step gate time and micro-timing, and sample-accurate synchronization
