XERXES INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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SYSTEM MEMORY AND CONTROL PANEL
All Xerxes functions can be memorized and recalled. This section allows patch saving and recall, system
settings changes, setup and calibration functions. The Enter, Back, and Shift buttons together with the
scroll knob allow for easy navigation. Depending on function, the display will show the current
functionality for each button as applicable.
PANEL MODE
The Panel Mode produces sound based on all the currently selected panel knob and switch positions.
This is indicated with
PNL
on the display. To toggle Panel Mode on or off, press the encoder button.
SELECTING BANKS
Xerxes has 11 built-in memory banks, 10 with 128 patch locations, and a special Vintage Bank with 40
patch locations. To select a new bank, press and hold Shift, then press the Enter key (shows BANK on the
display button image). With each press, you can cycle between banks. The selected bank is shown on
the display directly above the patch number. Only the user banks 1-9 are editable.
•
FCTR
–
Factory bank, patches numbered 1-128
•
VNT
–
Vintage bank containing Elka Synthex original factory sounds, numbered 10-49
•
BNKx
–
User banks 1 to 9, each holding patches numbered 1-128
NOTE: The Factory bank and Vintage bank are read-only and cannot be modified.
RECALLING PATCHES
To select a patch in the selected bank, turn the scroll knob clockwise or counterclockwise. The selected
patch number is shown in the display.
To select a certain patch without scrolling thru all patches, press the Back button (shows LOAD on the
display button image), use the scroll wheel to select the patch, then press the Back button again.
