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XO Expansion: Ultra Bionic – Modular Techno and Electro Samples for XO

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XO Expansion: Ultra Bionic is an XO expansion pack from XLN Audio that adds 118 presets and 169 one-shot samples built from modular synth and analog gear recordings by Peder Mannerfelt.

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01Overview

XO Expansion: Ultra Bionic is built for producers who want to work with textured, unconventional sounds inside XO. The sounds were drawn from Peder Mannerfelt's private collection of vintage modular synthesizers, patch cables and effect pedals, then sampled and processed by him. XLN Audio says the material suits breakbeat electro and hardcore rave, as well as Techno. The pack is editable, so the presets and samples can be reshaped to fit your own grooves.

Best for

Techno percussion
Breakbeat electro
Hardcore rave drums
Glitch and IDM beats
Industrial sound design

Developer: XLN Audio
Category: Expansion Packs
Requires: XO
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

118 curated presets for XO
169 one-shot samples of modular and analog sounds
Sounds sampled and processed by Peder Mannerfelt
Recordings from vintage modular synths and effect pedals
Editable presets and samples for building your own beats
Includes breakbeat, glitch and percussive material

03In depth

Sound Character and Sample Sources

The pack's samples come from hardware that Peder Mannerfelt recorded and manipulated over years of experimentation. XLN Audio points to clicks and clacks from 8-bit SynthStations, booming basses from 90s synthesizers and a snare from a Korg PS 3200. Kicks are built from the recorded sound of a car door, then run through heavy effects.

XLN Audio highlights sounds made with a late-1960s EMS SYNTHI modular synth. The developer says the instrument's history of use at Russian raves in abandoned factories has shaped its character, and that Mannerfelt's manipulation gives these sounds an unpredictable quality.

Using the Presets and One-Shots in XO

The 169 one-shot samples cover the small pops, glitches and fizzles that can link a beat together. The 118 presets give you curated starting points that you can edit inside XO, combining these sounds with your own samples and grooves.

Because the pack is an expansion for XO, it does not work on its own. You need XLN Audio's XO installed before you can load it.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	XLN Audio
Type	Preset pack / expansion
Category	Expansion Packs
Requires	XO

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use XO Expansion: Ultra Bionic?

You need XLN Audio's XO. The expansion pack is designed to be used with XO and will not run on its own.

What is in the pack?

The pack includes 118 presets and 169 one-shot samples. The samples are organized by Peder Mannerfelt and include clicks, bass sounds, snares and kicks made from modular and analog sources.