XILS-lab has introduced StiX, a virtual drum machine that they say offers ‘an incredible variety of drums sounds of different eras’.

Key Features:

• Synthesis: Virtual Analog morphing oscillators, FM @ audio rate, Sine + Waveshaping, Samples, CroSS Synthesis. 4th Gen 0DF Filters, Macros Knobs, Step Modulators, LFOs, Unique R-Clap Evs and ADSR, PolyStep auto-modulator
• Sequencing: Variable number of steps per Beat. Per Step Divisi, Gate Time, Micro Position, Macro Modulators, Velocity. Song Mode to organize patterns.
• Workflow: XoX Sequencer Multiline and SingleLine views, Synthesis Eazy And Advanced pages. Stretch and Modal Pitch Macro Controls, Global user defined Macros controls.
• Presets: 2000 presets : 120+ Global Presets, 720+ Patterns, 700 Drumpads, 60 Drumkits, 390 exclusive samples.

Features:

• Midi Output : Control your virtual instruments, or record the midi data in your Daw
• Midi Learn : Full automation of all synthesis parameters of all drumpads, mixer etc
• Drums of the Past : 15 Wave Alchemy Drumkits ( Roland TR-xox, EMU SP12, Drumtracks, Linndrum etc )
• Multi criteria Database engine : Find the right preset in minute, create custom tags
• Randomize : Drumkits, sequences, full patterns
• Live Control : Chain patterns, mute/unmute tracks on the fly.
• Swing : Sophisticated swing engine
• Multi Output version : With volume, groups and pan preservation
• Natural Reverb, Analog Delay & Phaser, Per drum crusher and distorsion
• Sample Accurate synchro and audio engine : The tightest beats for your tracks
• Envelope segments modulations, hundreds of modulation targets. Simultaneously.
  Gang Mode to edit Sequencer Lanes, mixer, effects sends

StiX is available now for OS X & Windows for the introductory price of 125 Euro through April 30th, 2016 (normally 179 Euro).