The Eighty
by XILS-Lab
Perfect for: Cinematic composers, synth nerds, and anyone chasing expressive CS-80-style pads, leads and textures inside the box
The Eighty is XILS-Lab’s deep emulation of the legendary Yamaha CS-80, expanded with modern sound-design tools. You get the lush, brassy tone and expressive aftertouch response associated with classic Vangelis-style soundtracks, wrapped in an interface that mirrors the original hardware while adding extra flexibility. And if it’s good enough for Jean-Michel Jarre, who are we to disagree? “Faithful to the original yet going far beyond, the Eighty, organic, fat and futuristic is just timeless!”
Three synthesis lines, an extended arpeggiator, zero-delay filters and an innovative 2D mixer make it easy to sculpt evolving pads, punchy basses and soaring leads. With 500+ presets, polyphonic aftertouch support and detailed modulation options, The Eighty is equally at home in retro scores, ambient soundscapes and modern electronic productions.
Key Features
- ✓ Flagship CS-80-style emulation with rich, expressive analog character and polyphonic aftertouch support
- ✓ Three synthesis lines, zero-delay filters, extended arpeggiator and 2D mixer for complex, layered sounds
- ✓ 500+ presets plus flexible modulation matrix, running as VST2/VST3/AU/AAX on macOS and Windows
Regular plug-in pricing; often available at intro and seasonal discounts