Spaghetti - Firechild

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"Spaghetti (February 2025) by Mr Firechild.
The following synthesizers were used:
¤ Minimoog
¤ Black Corporation Xerxes
¤ ARP Solina with Sovtek Small Stone Phaser
¤ Moog One
¤ Behringer System 55
¤ TTSH
¤ Various Euro rack modules
¤ xils lab THE EIGHTY software synth
¤ Behringer VC340

Composed and produced by www.firechild.se"

Black Corporation Xerxes Mk2 Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer Module SN 186

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Black Corporation Xerxes MK1 Analog Desktop Synthesizer

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Black Corporation Xerxes SN 1744

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"Eight-voice polysynth from the wonderful Black Corporation, inspired by the Elka Synthex, but going on its own journey from that start point. Boxed, virtually mint, with it looks like all the paraphernalia that came in the box (no manual - available online of course). UK and other power adaptors. We missed out photo-ing the box, but it is in excellent shape. We'll cover it with card to keep it that way: 3GBP."

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Black Corporation XERXES Polyphonic Synthesizer mk I SN 1824

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Black Corporation Xerxes SN 1755

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Black Corporation XERXES MK2 SN 154

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"Excellent used condition, includes original packaging, power supply and rack ear kit.

XERXES delivers an unmatchable level of warmth through its two digitally controlled analog oscillators. A multimode analog filter, white and pink noise generator, 2 ADSR envelopes, 2 sync-able LFOs, unique analog BBD chorus with 3 modes, full MPE-based polyphonic aftertouch, and complete MIDI control including polyphonic aftertouch and MPE work together to bring a classic analog sound ready to integrate into modern times. MK2 features an updated VCA section, and balanced outputs.

Xerxes produces triangle, saw, square, and PWM waveforms with variable drift controls from each oscillator, sync with variable phase shifting, and ring modulation allowing for complex cross-modulation effects. Each oscillator features an octave switch, bipolar transpose potentiometer +/-7 semitones, a master tuning pot affecting both oscillators, and a detune knob for subtly detuning Oscillator 2 to Oscillator 1. Portamento/Glissando or Glide can be programmed to affect Oscillator 1, 2, or both.

The analog multimode filter on XERXES offers 24db/oct low pass, 12db/oct high pass modes and a band pass filter mode switchable between 6db/oct & 12db/oct for all kinds of filter characteristics. The filter can also be modulated by the dedicated ADSR envelope, LFO, velocity, and aftertouch (MPE and Polyphonic Aftertouch) allowing for incredibly expressive performance and programming.

XERXES features 6 LFO waveforms: Sine, triangle, saw, ramp, square, and random, plus a dedicated delay control to fade the LFO to the full amount set by the depth knob. Two LFOs are selectable with an A/B switch, each of which can be used to control multiple parameters set by the button switches to control oscillator tuning (A/B/Both) filter cutoff, and amplifier levels (VCF/VCA/Both.) Each of these LFOs also includes a Sync on/off switch.

XERXES features a beautiful, fully-analogue BBD-based chorus with 3 selectable modes, similar to the chorus effect found on the vintage Elka Synthex synthesizer. XERXES MK2 is equipped with stereo 1/4” balanced outputs to take full advantage of the stereo chorusing effect.

Finally, XERXES features full MIDI control and ability to store 128 user presets per bank across 11 banks (Factory, Vintage and 9 user banks) integrating this classic synth concept seamlessly into any studio setup."

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Black Corporation XERXES MK2 SN 154 w/ Original Box

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Black Corporation Xerxes V1 w/ Original Box

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Black Corporation Xerxes

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Black Corporation Announces the XERXES MK2 for $4499

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"The total price is $4499 with free worldwide shipping, the remaining balance of $3000 is to be paid when the product is ready for shipping in October 2022.

XERXES delivers an unmatchable level of warmth through its two digitally controlled analog oscillators. A multimode analog filter, white and pink noise generator, 2 ADSR envelopes, 2 sync-able LFOs, unique analog BBD chorus with 3 modes, full MPE-based polyphonic aftertouch, and complete MIDI control including polyphonic aftertouch and MPE work together to bring a classic analog sound ready to integrate into modern times. MK2 features an updated VCA section, balanced outputs and high quality audio via USB conversion.

Xerxes produces triangle, saw, square, and PWM waveforms with variable drift controls from each oscillator, sync with variable phase shifting, and ring modulation allowing for complex cross-modulation effects. Each oscillator features an octave switch, bipolar transpose potentiometer +/-7 semitones, a master tuning pot affecting both oscillators, and a detune knob for subtly detuning Oscillator 2 to Oscillator 1. Portamento/Glissando or Glide can be programmed to affect Oscillator 1, 2, or both.

The analog multimode filter on XERXES offers 24db/oct low pass and high pass modes and a band pass filter mode switchable from 12db/oct & 24db/oct for all kinds of filter characteristics. The filter can also be modulated by the dedicated ADSR envelope, LFO, velocity, and aftertouch (MPE and Polyphonic Aftertouch) allowing for incredibly expressive performance and programming.

XERXES features 6 LFO waveforms: Sine, triangle, saw, ramp, square, and random, plus a dedicated delay control to fade the LFO to the full amount set by the depth knob. Two LFOs are selectable with an A/B switch, each of which can be used to control multiple parameters set by the button switches to control oscillator tuning (A/B/Both) filter cutoff, and amplifier levels (VCF/VCA/Both.) Each of these LFOs also includes a Sync on/off switch.

XERXES features a beautiful, fully-analogue BBD-based chorus with 3 selectable modes, similar to the chorus effect found on the vintage Elka Synthex synthesizer. XERXES MK2 is equipped with stereo 1/4” balanced outputs to take full advantage of the stereo chorusing effect.

Finally, XERXES features full MIDI control and ability to store 128 user presets per bank across 11 banks (Factory, Vintage and 9 user banks) integrating this classic synth concept seamlessly into any studio setup.

We provide free worldwide shipping with DHL (some restrictions apply)."

Black Corporation XERXES. Worth 4000€?

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"00:00 - Start
00:38 - Clones & Replicants
03:31 - Science Fiction
04:38 - The Xerxes
05:35 - Demo
06:23 - DCOs
07:15 - Oscillators
07:41 - PAM & Sync Demo
08:24 - Filter & Portamento / Glide
08:58 - W&S Score
12:49 - Final thoughts
14:20 - Demo Track

Welcome to my review if the Black Corporation XERXES Synthesizer!
It's a highly inspiring synthesizer without any flaws. A real joy to play with! But is it really worth 4000€?

A track I made with the Xerxes and my vintage Vermona DRM:"

Black Corporation Xerxes & Vermona '87 DRM 🇮🇹 Italo 🇯🇵 Minimal 🇩🇪 Disco

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"Here is my latest track: produced just using the Vintage Vermona drum machine and the Black Corporation Xerxes that appeared surprisingly in the studio for a check!
It's a highly inspiring synthesizer without any flaws. A real joy to play with!
No additional effects other than stock delay and reverb from Ableton Live11 were used.
Chris - PiQuadrat"

M Patches [Bank 1] by synth_nyc

This one was spotted and sent in via Soviet Space Child.

Also see Deckard’s Dream, Kijimi and Xerxes by synth_nyc

Black Corporation Xerxes X Vermona Vintage DRM 🇨🇮 Italo 🇯🇵 Minimal 🇩🇪 Disco Techno Synth Demo Track!

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"Here is my latest track: produced just using the Vintage Vermona and the Black Corporation Xerxes that appeared surprisingly in the studio for a check!

It's a highly inspiring synthesizer without any flaws. A real joy to play with!

No additional effects other than stock delay and reverb from Ableton Live11 were used.

Chris - PiQuadrat"

Black Corporation Xerxes SN 1773

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"The sound is absolutely beautiful. This synth is deceptively deep and can produce a massive palette of sounds from lush to clangorous. Pads, basses, and FX."

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Black Corporation Xerxes 8-Voice Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer

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384 Free Patches for Deckard’s Dream, Kijimi and Xerxes by synth_nyc

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Please find here something different from the usual suspects:
- 384 free custom patches for Black Corporation synths -
Because it feels good to think differently!
You can also have a free listen to all of them here; no strings attached, since I’m not looking to monetize the plays or social media exposure.

DDRM patches are burnt in Bank 2 if you own a DDRM MK2, else please contact Black Corporation to get the patches.

Enjoy!"

Black Corporation Xerxes

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Xerxes from Black Corporation

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"This is an 8 voice analog synth based on the famous and rare Elka Synthex. The instrument was bought straight from Black Corporation 25th of August 2020."

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Black Corporation Xerxes SN 1939

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