XILS 201 Vocoder

The deal

$35 at KVR Marketplace (down from $149). Sale expires August 28, 2026.

What it is

The XILS 201 Vocoder is a software recreation of a rare vintage unit built around dual 20-band filter banks for exceptional clarity. Unlike 10-band classics it draws inspiration from, it doubles the band count and includes an internal polyphonic synthesizer carrier with MIDI control. The sound covers everything from classic Kraftwerk robot voices to the processed, synthesized vocals of Daft Punk.

Who it's for

Electronic producers and sound designers who want authentic vintage vocoder textures without chasing rare hardware. It also works as a standalone filter bank and multi-effects processor, making it useful for anyone who layers synths with processed vocals.

Key features

• Dual 20-band filter banks deliver twice the clarity of vintage 10-band vocoders
• Internal polyphonic synthesizer carrier is fully MIDI-controllable for harmonic content
• Silence Bridging multiband envelope follower shapes rhythmic and percussive material
• Four built-in effects - reverb, delay, chorus, and phaser - with customizable routing