X-Eight 2 from Thenatan Audio is an 808 and kick instrument built around two samplers, a modulation system and ten built-in effects, with a library of 1342 sub, kick and extra samples.
X-Eight 2 at a glance
| Developer | Thenatan Audio |
|---|---|
| Type | Instruments / Virtual Instruments |
| Formats | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.9.5 or later |
| Apple Silicon | Native |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| RAM | 4 GB or more |
| Disk space | 2 GB |
| Hosts named by the developer | Pro Tools |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €89.25 |
What X-Eight 2 does
The instrument is organized around two samplers, each with its own filters, reverse, pan, gain and drive tuning. Kick samples can be imported into the Kick Player, and an extra layer of noise or sine can be added over the 808 sounds.
Ten effects are built in: Damage, Bit Crusher, Freak and DjFilter among them. The modulation system provides Pitch LFO, Filter LFO and a Filter Envelope, and the developer describes ducking as a way to get clean 808 kick combinations. Glide, velocity control and a transpose range of ±24 are included. The Brain Randomizer generates patches with LFOs and envelopes, and the preset browser holds 1200 factory presets and shareable patches. Release circulation: the X-Eight 2 torrent and magnet link are the forms most often searched, and the X-Eight 2 crack is packed as a repack, .rar or .iso, with the Windows build circulating as an x64 crack and an x86 crack and the macOS build as a .dmg crack.
Key features
- Two samplers with shaping controls. Each sampler has its own filters, reverse, pan, gain and drive tuning, so the two layers can be shaped separately before they are combined.
- Kick Player and extra layers. Kick samples can be imported into the Kick Player, and a noise or sine layer can be added over the 808 sound to reinforce the low end.
- Brain Randomizer. The randomizer generates new settings through LFOs and envelopes, and a randomize button is provided for producing a sound quickly.
- Built-in effects. Ten effects are included, among them Damage, Bit Crusher, Freak and DjFilter, which can be used to add saturation, bit reduction and filtering to the source sound.
- Performance controls. Glide, velocity control and a transpose range of ±24 semitones are available for shaping how notes behave when played.
- Resizable interface. The vector interface can be resized up to 200 percent, and the developer lists animations as part of the visual layout.
- Crack, keygen and serial variants. Keygen, serial key and activation code strings are the terms most often attached to the release, and the crack is typically packed as .rar and .iso builds.
Compatibility
X-Eight 2 is available as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows 7 and later and macOS 10.9.5 and later in 64-bit builds, with native Apple Silicon support listed. Pro Tools is the host the developer names. The installation requires 4 GB of RAM and 2 GB of disk space.
X-Eight 2 compared with similar plugins
Bass Engine 1 and Bass Engine 2 from DopeSONIX are instruments for VST2 and AU on Windows and macOS. SubLab from Future Audio Workshop and AIR Sub Factory from AIR Music Technology are synths in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS. X-Eight 2 is organized as a sample-based 808 and kick instrument with 1342 samples, while the alternatives named here are listed as bass and sub synthesizers.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-Eight 2 | Thenatan Audio | Virtual Instruments | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €89.25 |
| Bass Engine 2 | DopeSONIX | Virtual Instruments | VST2, AU | Windows, macOS | €68.43 |
| Bass Engine 1 | DopeSONIX | Virtual Instruments | VST2, AU | Windows, macOS | €68.43 |
| SubLab | Future Audio Workshop | Synth | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €29.75 (regular €59.45) |
| AIR Sub Factory | AIR Music Technology | Synth | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €28.76 (regular €98.18) |
Price and availability
X-Eight 2 was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €89.25. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
X-Eight 2 FAQ
Does X-Eight 2 run on Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes. The developer lists native support for Apple Silicon, with macOS 10.9.5 as the minimum system.
Which hosts does X-Eight 2 name?
The developer names Pro Tools. The plugin is offered as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX.
Where can I download X-Eight 2 crack for free?
Crack builds of X-Eight 2 circulate as repack, .rar and .iso files, and the macOS build is packed as a .dmg crack.
Is there a working serial key or keygen for X-Eight 2?
A working serial and keygen are the strings most often searched with the plugin name, and they appear alongside activation code in release listings.
Is X-Eight 2 available as a torrent or magnet link?
Yes, the X-Eight 2 torrent and magnet link are the forms most often searched for the release, and seeders typically share the repack.