$39

slix is a randomising loop slicer, which switches between up to 4 loops and can shuffle, repeat, reverse and gate the slices of each loop according to user defined probability. Load any 4 loops, sync them to tempo, slice them up and then set probabilities that each loop will play and for each randomising effect per loop. Even the randomness is randomised, with a parameter that varies the probability in a user defined range. slix was co-developed with sink, who also provided the included 295 original loops



· Load any 16, 24 or 32 bit, mono or stereo wav file into the 4 loop slots
· 445 MB of original drum loop content (295 loops) by sink covering many electronic genres (breakbeat, dubstep, drum & bass, electro, 8 bit, lofi, vintage, IDM, FSU and glitch)
· Tempo-sync each loop by setting length in beats, allowing stretching or different lengths if desired
· Choose any number of slices per loop
· Slix plays when triggered by any midi note, with volume envelope per loop for fades
· 4 effects with independent parameters per loop
    . Reorder – plays slices out of sequence for variation per loop
    . Repeat – stutter effect by repeating slices
    . Reverse – play the slice backwards
    . Gate – add silent gaps into the loop
· Variation range to randomise probabilities
· Normalise and mono options per loop
· Stereo-out and Multi-out versions (slix and slix 4x4)
· Single loop version (slix one) for simpler applications or lower CPU
· 57 presets covering a range of sounds and styles

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The download is very large, a 281 MB 7z archive file and includes 295 original loops in 16 bit wav format (445 MB when unzipped) as well as 3 different versions of the plugin (additional multi-out and single loop versions). A manual is also included in the download

To get a smaller download size, the archive is a 7z format file. This is similar to zip or rar files and can be opened using Winzip, Winrar or the free, open source 7-zip program


If you want to download the VST Only version with no samples (5.8 MB zip file), please purchase using the VST only button below

NOTE: If you use this option, you will NOT be able to download the samples separately later. If you think that you might want the samples, please use the Buy Now button


Whichever version you purchase, you are strongly advised to test the demo version on your system and be aware of any known issues outlined below

slix is also available in the SINK bundle deal with thr33some and Impakter for $60, saving $18




Download demo VST (29.5 MB) - This zip contains the demo version of slix to allow you to fully evaluate it before purchasing. The demo restrictions are:
- loading wav files is disabled
- only has 23 of the 295 loops from the full version
- only has 8 of the 57 presets from the full version
- stereo version only, no multi-out version
- 1 second of silence every 30 seconds
- nag screen on start up
It is otherwise fully functioning and the manual is also included

You can watch a short video demo too, showing an overview of the features


You can also listen to an audio demo to get a feel of what slix can do. The demo is a straight playback of slix using included samples and presets. No other plugins, effects, editing, automation or trickery is used.
Download slix audio demo (4.8 MB mp3) - demo of presets and included loops



Buenas Ideas - Review of slix loop slicer: Deutsch : English



The manual included with the download will help to explain the installation in more detail, but in summary;
- you should extract the contents of the download 7z file into your VST directory, maintaining the folder structure to ensure the presets work
- you can load your own samples from any directory
- slix.dll is the default version, slix_4x4 is the multi-out version, slix_one.dll is the single loop version
- You may need to configure your host to play both all 4 stereo outputs in the slix_4x4 version
For more details please consult the included manual



slix was developed using SynthEdit software version 1.017
There is a known bug with this version of SynthEdit that affects some multicore processors, although it isn't widely documented. Some users with multicore processors and certain hosts have reported issues when trying to load multiple instances of the same SynthEdit plugin. This bug is not reproducable on all systems or hosts, and may not occur on your system. If you have a multicore processor you are strongly urged to fully test the demo version of slix on your system before purchasing.
This bug does NOT affect single core processors or single instances of a plugin
This bug only seems to apply in hosts with multi-core support
Whilst SynthEdit 1.1 will fix this bug, there are several other bugs associated with SE 1.1 and it is not considered stable at this time. There is no guarantee that slix will be updated to SE 1.1, as the compatibility between the two versions is not certain.
If you do have issues with multiple instances, there is a potential workaround. By making several copies of slix.dll (eg slix_a.dll, slix_b.dll, etc) in your VST directory, your host will see each one as a different plugin and be able load one instance of each



slix has been tested and works in Cubase 4.5.2, Sonar 7.0.2, Ableton Live Lite 7.0.16, FL Studio 8.02, Reaper 3.04, Renoise 2.1, energyXT 2.5.1, energyXT 1.4 and Podium 2.17
You should however always test the demo version in your choice of hosts/system before purchase



Big thanks and credit to co-developer sink who provided development input, testing, presets and all the loops

Thanks for the 3rd party modules from Chris Kerry, Dave Haupt, Scoofster and Kelly Lynch



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