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Description
In a world where music creation often feels pre-packaged, the XLN Audio Life plugin invites you to infuse your compositions with a personal touch. This innovative sampler plugin transforms everyday sounds into unique musical beats, bridging the gap between life's moments and your creative output. Whether it's the rhythmic drip of a faucet or the crackle of an amp, Life captures and processes these sounds, seamlessly integrating them into your music.
Designed for musicians who crave authenticity, the plugin works in tandem with the Life Field Recorder app, available on both iOS and Android, allowing you to record sounds on the go. Once captured, these sounds are imported into the Life plugin where the magic happens. With automatic slicing, processing, and beat generation, you can immediately begin crafting your personal soundscapes.
Life by XLN Audio leverages advanced machine learning to enhance your beat-making experience. You can experiment with endless variations, utilizing its intuitive features like Sound Variation and Pattern Variation. Dive deeper with controls for Density, Syncopation, and Symmetry, or fine-tune using Slice Points and FX. This plugin not only simplifies the technical side of music production but also encourages you to view your surroundings as an endless source of musical inspiration.
Key Features:
- Capture and convert real-world sounds into beats using a mobile app for iOS and Android.
- Automatic slicing and beat generation powered by machine learning.
- Features include Sound Variation, Pattern Variation, and advanced editing options like Slice Points and FX.
- Compatible with major DAWs: Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cakewalk, Reason, Reaper, and Cubase.
- Supports VST, AU, and AAX formats, with standalone application available.
- System Requirements: macOS (10.13 or later) and Windows (7-11), 64-bit only.
Product specs
| Available since | December 2023 |
| Single/Bundle article | Los artikel |
| Akustik Keys/Pianos | No |
| Beat production / Drum machines | Yes |
| Wind Instruments | No |
| Cinematic / Effects | No |
| Chorus / Vocals | No |
| Drums / Percussion | No |
| E-Pianos | No |
| Ethno / Folk | No |
| Guitars/plucked instruments | No |
| Loops/Construction-Kits | No |
| Orchestra Instruments | No |
| Organs | No |
| String Bass | No |
| Sampler | No |
| String Instruments | No |
| Synthesizer | No |
| Vintage Instrument | No |
| Hardware Controller | No |
| Download | 1 |
Videos
XLN Audio
Introducing Life by XLN Audio
Introducing Life by XLN Audio
XLN Audio
get the most out of life
Virtual Riot
Life by XLN Audio is NEXT LEVEL!
Plugin Boutique
XLN Life - it's not a toy!
White Noise Studio
Life by XLN Audio is Life Changing | Verysickbeats
Verysickbeats
XLN LIFE versus Audiomodern Loopmix - How different are they? -
White Noise Studio
The most INNOVATIVE VSTi I have tried in YEARS! | Life by XLN Audio
Grumpy Eye
LIFE by XLN Audio is a GAME CHANGER!
Otis McDonald
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Reviews
PROS
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Excellent for creating loops and beats quickly
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Inspires creativity with random sound generation
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Useful tool for innovative sound design
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Frequently used in various tracks by users
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Considered an essential plugin by some musicians
CONS
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Requires constant internet connection to function
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Concerns about data sharing and control over music
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Perceived as contributing to AI development without compensation
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about XLN Audio Life.
Features and functionality
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Allows phone-recorded sounds to be uploaded directly and sequenced, creating unique grooves quickly without extensive manual sample editing.
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Comparisons
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Described as a more intuitive alternative to Digitakt, offering a simpler user experience with less learning curve.
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User experience
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Ideal for crafting shakers and fast percussion, but some users find the AI's control limitations frustrating.
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Value and pricing
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Includes lifetime cloud storage for samples and presets, but many find its price point about $75 too high.
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