Cineol-X 224
Key Features
- Six original 224 programs include halls, plate and chamber reverbs.
- Optional XL preview adds 22 programs with its own firmware set.
- Page-based faders shape decay, pre-delay, depth and other program parameters.
- Space stretches delay and modulation timing by slowing the DSP clock.
- Dirt adjusts the converter filters for different coloration.
- Spillover fades the previous reverb tail when changing programs.
- A searchable preset bank and eight quick keys support recall.
Description
Cineol-X 224 is a reverb plugin from NK Stuff based on the original Lexicon 224 and 224 XL firmware. It prepares control data from user-supplied ROMs and runs native audio networks, rather than continually interpreting the firmware during playback.
The original 224 selection offers six programs, including halls, Vocal Plate and Acoustic Chamber. A separate XL ROM set unlocks a 22-program desktop preview with halls, plates, rooms and effects such as Chorus & Echo and Multiband Delay.
Faders provide access to decay, crossover, depth, pre-delay and other parameters, with additional pages depending on the selected program. Space slows the DSP clock to stretch delays and modulation, while Dirt adjusts the converter filters.
Spillover can fade the previous tail when switching algorithms, and a searchable preset bank and eight quick keys help recall settings. Supporting hosts can route an optional rear stereo output alongside the front pair.
The plugin is free to download, but no ROMs are included: the original 224 needs five v4.4 ROM files, and XL needs a separate complete eleven-chip v8.21 set. This is an alpha release, XL remains a preview, and macOS builds are not notarized; consult the developer's installation notes before use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the required ROM files included?
No. The original 224 programs require the user's own five v4.4 ROM files, and the XL preview requires a separate complete 224 XL v8.21 eleven-chip set.
Does the plugin reproduce the hardware exactly?
The developer does not claim complete hardware equivalence. Firmware is used during preparation, while native networks process the audio.
Which plugin formats are available?
The macOS download includes AUv2, VST3 and standalone versions for Intel and Apple Silicon. Windows x64 includes VST3 and standalone versions.
Is the XL engine finished?
The developer describes XL as a preview, and the current release is an alpha. The macOS bundles are ad-hoc signed and not notarized.
