ESI XSynth
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ESI
XSynth
Product Info
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The ESI XSynth is a surprisingly capable little synth, perfect for bedroom producers or those wanting a portable, hands-on experience without the premium price tag. The aftertouch is a real bonus at this level, and the included software is a nice touch. It’s a great entry point into virtual analogue synthesis.
Product Description
- ESI XSynth
- Virtual Analogue Subtractive Synthesiser
- 25 velocity-sensitive keys with polyphonic aftertouch
- 10-voice polyphony
- 3 oscillators
- 3 LFOs
- 3 AHDSR envelopes
- 16 modulation matrix slots
- 3 effect slots
- Arpeggiator
- glide
- octave shift
- hold function
- 512 sounds (4 banks each with 128 sounds)
- Arpeggiator
- glide
- octave shift
- hold function
- 24-Bit / 96 kHz converter
- AUX input: 3.5 mm TRS mini jack
- MIDI input / output: 3.5 mm TRS mini jack
- Line output: 3.5 mm TRS mini jack
- Headphone out: 3.5 mm TRS mini jack
- USB-C port
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 387 x 136 x 27 mm
- Weight: 654 kg
- Includes Bitwig 8-Track Wavelab LE
- Cubasis LE and Xsynth Editor
PROS
- • Velocity-sensitive keys with polyphonic aftertouch offer expressive playing.
- • Comprehensive modulation matrix unlocks deep sound design possibilities.
- • Bundled software (Bitwig, Cubasis, Xsynth Editor) provides immediate creative utility.
- • Compact size and lightweight design (654kg) makes it highly portable.
CONS
- • 3.5mm connections feel flimsy and limit professional audio integration.
- • 25-key layout restricts playing complex chords or basslines.
- • Virtual analogue engine, while capable, lacks the depth of dedicated hardware.
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Key Features
Keys
25
Key Type
Velocity-Sensitive with Polyphonic Aftertouch
Synthesis Type
Virtual Analogue Subtractive
Polyphony
10-voice
Effects
3 Effect Slots, EQ
Connections
AUX Input (3.5mm), MIDI I/O (3.5mm), Line Output (3.5mm), Headphone Out (3.5mm), USB-C
Weight
6.54 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's more subtle than a high-end keyboard; expect more nuanced pressure sensitivity than full-blown vibrato control.
It’s fairly intuitive once you grasp the basics, but requires some experimentation to fully leverage its potential – a learning curve is involved.
It handles both MIDI and audio data, simplifying connection to your computer for both sound output and control.
