XILS 505

The deal

$49.99 at DontCrack (down from $179). Sale ends May 31, 2026.

What it is

XILS 505 is a virtual "analog orchestra" instrument by XILS-Lab, modeling the classic polyphonic string machine/synthesizer hybrids of the 1970s. It combines four independent sections - Strings, Synthesizer, Bass, and Human Voice - all layerable simultaneously, built around a faithfully emulated TOD (Top Octave Divider) oscillator with up to 49 voices of polyphony. The signature sound comes from its quadruple BBD Chorus unit, which recreates the lush ensemble shimmer of vintage hardware.

Who it's for

Producers working in synthwave, cinematic, ambient, or retro-flavored genres who need authentic vintage polyphonic textures. It's especially strong for layered string pads, evolving bass lines, and warm choir-like tones that are hard to find in modern soft synths.

Key features

• A faithfully emulated TOD oscillator delivers 49-voice polyphony with zero aliasing, capturing the organic spread of vintage hardware
• String, Synthesizer, Bass, and Human Voice sections each have independent filters and envelopes and can be layered freely
• A quadruple BBD Chorus with per-section send levels reproduces the classic ensemble shimmer of 1970s analog hardware
• A Modulation Matrix with 6 nodes, 14 sources, and 24 destinations gives deep modulation routing across all sections