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Enhanced Audio Quality
The Black Corporation Xerxes mk2 features balanced ¼” audio outputs and high-quality audio over USB, ensuring pristine sound reproduction and exceptional audio clarity for professional and hobbyist musicians alike.
KEY FEATURES
The Black Corporation Xerxes mk2 is an updated version of the original Xerxes with balanced ¼” audio outputs high-quality audio over USB and a redesigned VCA.
The Black Corporation Xerxes mk2 is a gorgeous 8-voice polyphonic synthesizer inspired by the 80’s Italian classic, the Elka Synthex. Originally released in 1981, the Elka Synthex found its way into the collections of some of the most important musicians and sound designers of the time, most notable of which was Jean Michelle Jarre.
The Synthex’s design was very forward-thinking for the time, it used super stable DCO’s to enable it to do things like cross-modulation of pulse width and remain incredibly stable under FM. The Synthex also employed a lush multi-mode filter which was an unusual design choice but allowed for the creation of an incredible array of tones.
Xerxes in true Black Corporation style beautifully recreates the experience of sitting in front of an Elka Synthex, washing you in 8 voices of polyphony with a super-rich multi-mode filter, and a tonne of modulation on hand, Xerxes delivers that divine Synthex tone with all the mod cons of their previous machines, like preset storage, MPE compatibility and rock-solid build quality.
For any serious Synthex enthusiast, the Xerxes delivers the soul and tone of this iconic classic without having to seek out a potentially questionable vintage model.
- Eight-voice analog polysynth based on the Elka Synthex
- 2 oscillators and white or pink noise per voice
- Oscillator 2 hard sync with definable phase reset point
- Cross-modulated PWM, PAM, and Ring Mod for each voice
- Multimode analog filter
- Global portamento
- Global tuning with adjustable amount of tuning drift
- Analogue BBD chorus
- Polyphonic aftertouch and velocity control of filter and amplitude
- Full support of MPE
- 10 banks of 128 presets
- Balanced audio outputs
- Audio over USB
- UK over £99 FREE
- UK under £99 £10
- EU £36
- Rest of World £80
Large/Heavy items: Extra charges may apply (e.g., consoles, large monitors). We’ll contact you before processing if so.
We ship with DPD and UPS across the UK, EU and worldwide. Same-day within the M25 is available depending on stock.
This item, like everything we supply, comes with the complete support of our expert team. Our excellent technicians have been specifying, building and supporting studios for over twenty years. If you have any problems with installation, setup or everyday use, they’re never more than a click away, and always happy to help.
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KEY BENEFITS
Vintage Synth Experience
Recreating the iconic 80’s Elka Synthex, the Xerxes mk2 offers an 8-voice polyphonic synthesizer experience, complete with a lush multi-mode filter and extensive modulation capabilities, bringing vintage sound into the modern era.
Modern Functionalities
Updated with modern conveniences like preset storage, MPE compatibility, and superior build quality, the Xerxes mk2 synthesizer combines the nostalgic tones of the past with the reliability and functionality required by today’s musicians.