Black Corporation let us know that their new Xerxes and Deckard’s Voice synthesizers are now available to pre-order.

The Xerxes is an 8-voice polyphonic analog desktop synth module that offers full MPE compatibility.

Features:



8-voice polyphonic analog synthesizer

2 discrete logic DCOs per voice

analogue HP/BP/LP filter

2 LFOs

2 ADSRs

polyphonic velocity and aftertouch

full MPE (midi polyphonic expression) support

analogue BBD stereo chorus

4U rack size with detachable rack ears and wood side panels

10 preset banks (x128)

The total price is $2999, with a pre-order deposit of $999 and the remaining balance of $2000 due when the product is ready for shipping. It’s expected to ship in December.

The Deckard’s Voice is a semi-modular monophonic synthesizer for Eurorack systems, based on the same voice circuits as the Blade Runner-inspired Deckard’s Dream.

Pre-orders are being accepted and it’s expected to ship in November 2019. It’s priced at $699, with a pre-order deposit of $199. More info can be found at their site. A companion module, Rachel, that features a ring modulator with its own reference oscillator and envelope generator, is also expected to be available in November.