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1. Module specs subject to change M6104 Specifications M6104 TECHNICAL DETAILS Dimensions 2 tows 106hp each Internal depth 4 5 inches except area over PSU which is 2 7 8 External Dimensions with lid attached H x W x D 11 5 x 22 5 x 8 Unit stands vertical or lays on its back Stackable if you detach the handle 4 pan head screws Power 3 5a on the 12v rails 5OOma of 5v per row installed 15 Doepfer compatible power connections per row shrouded keyed 5 Analogue Solutions power connections per row Internally mounted 120v and 240v Power Supply Unit includes IEC power cable Hardware Sliding Nuts mounting system includes mounting screws 5089 Filter Module Description The 5089 filter is a voltage controlled discrete analog 24 db oct transistor ladder low pass filter employing hand matched transistors Our ladder low pass filter a subtractive analog sound synthesis foundation in its lowest FREQUENCY setting removes or cuts off higher frequency harmonics its RESONANCE or Q circuit emphasizes those harmonics to the point of squealy giddy self oscillation tracking the keyboard in its FULL setting quite nicely if seeking an alternative sine wave Our 5089 has the roundest slickest tone of all the Boomstar s filters Go easy on it and round creamy buttery flavors wrap the oscillators in earthy warmth smash it and a meaty satisfying overdrive and a maximum harvest of vintage 19605 a2. not the least of which is a near glacial speed at the lowest rate setting 7 LFO 1 is a triangle based low frequency oscillator that utilizes rate and symmetry controls to generate shifting waveforms Adjusting the symmetry control varies the shape of the TRI output from sawtooth to triangle to ramp and also adjusts the pulse width of the SQR wave TRI PULSE output gt LFO 2is a simple triangle based low freguency oscillator with rate control over the triangle and sguare outputs Module Controls 1 Top Rate Knob Shape Knob TRI Saw Triangle Ramp Wave Output Range Switch Switches the freguency range of LFO 1 SOR Square Pulse Wave Output LFO 2 Bottom Rate Knob TRI Triangle Wave Output Range Switch Switches the freguency range of 2 SOR Sguare Wave Output 37 Outs Module Description OUTS The simplest way to get sound out of a modular so our good friends at PGH tell us OUTS is a dual independent output module featuring a high quality opAmp a stereo 1 4 headphone amplifier output with level control STEREO TRS and dual mono 1 4 line level outputs LEFT RIGHT Patch only the LEFT input and its strapped to both the LEFT and RIGHT outputs Handy OUTS ome 2 Ga LEVEL STEREO TRS SE MIDI 3 Module Description The MIDI 3 is Pittsbutgh Modular s third generation extremely full feature
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4. coupling capacitors so they keep their shape even at sub Hz speeds The outputs are also buffered so the amplitude is independent of the load they are driving The waveform levels on some modern eurorack OSCs are often all different and they vary depending if they go into the mixer or directly to the filter Coupling the circuitry without capacitors in line allows the full spectrum of sound frequencies to pass through Potentiometer Potential Three attenuverter and four attenuation pots control the FREQUENCY TUNE PW CV IN PUSLE WIDTH FM CV IN and SUB LEVEL for smooth detailed and complex expression and sweeping expression Switch It Up NORMAL and LOW RANGE wide sweeping audio frequencies or clicks respectively for creating a rhythmic pulse or sweep SINE TRI SAW SQR your friendly neighborhood waveform on and offs STUDIO ELECTRONICS d j OSCILLATION Module 2 Patch It Up Six patch points INPUT ST1 CV1 ST1 CV2 ST2 CV1 ST2 CV2 OUTPUT direct the deepest manipulation All Controls and Patch Points arranged in order of visual flow INPUT FREQUENCY Oscillator frequency attenuator NORMAL LOW RANGE Oscillator domain switch TUNE Oscillator fine tune attenuverter PULSE WIDTH Variable pulse wave width control SINE Sine wave on off TRI Triangle wave on off SAW Sawtooth wave on off SQR Square pulse wave on off FM CV IN Frequency Modulation control voltage i
5. generator to control the attack decay sustain and release of the gate The modified gate signal can then be sent to any CV input on the synth A second use for control voltages is as a modulation source For example a control voltage from the SCI FI S H OUT Sample and Hold module patched into the 1V O input an OSCILLATION module controls the frequency of the oscillator based on the randomly generated sequence of notes additionally the OSCILLATION module s full range oscillators make perfect control voltage modulation sources and audio signals make excellent control voltage source for oscillator FM frequency modulation Understanding exactly how it works can sometimes hinder creativity experiment OSCILLATION MIHIN tup OFI t az st TUO10 LICTRONICS EE OSCILLATION M N iy 2 e o RAM li 2 STUDIO ILCTRONICS ERGS MODSTAR SEITO RISING 5790 SHAPERS EN j y lt gt ant whol ee e 202 tumi svani el e M i ni HIT STUDIO ELECTRONICS t um E HI Modstar Seito Rising 106 hp MIDI 6hp M Multiple 2hp Oscillation x2 32hp 4075 12hp M 2hp Levels 10hp Sci Fi 10 Shapers 12hp Amp 8hp LFO 2 6hp Outs 6hp Housed in a sleek and sturdy carbon fibre black MONOROCKET
6. in audio or modulation signals higher values smoother signal flowing This module Is every bit as creamy sounding as it is electrically charged the higher frequencies coat the sound with a sparkling quality one wouldn t naturally expect Potentiometer Potential Six attenuation pots RING MOD LFO FREQ WHITE PINK RANGE and LAG 7 gt Switch It Up Seven patch points RM X IN RM Y IN GATE SOURCE RM OUT WHITE PINK and S amp H OUT eles pl ei EX JPCH CS SOURCE Cad Sci Fi Module 2 Patch It Up Eight patch points RM X IN RM Y IN GATE SOURCE RM OUT WHITE PINK S 8 H OUT All Controls and Patch Points arranged in order of visual flow RING MOD Adjusts the ring mod depth LFO FREQ Adjusts the rate of the sanple amp hold WHITE Adjusts the white noise level PINK Adjusts the pink noise level RANGE Adjusts the sample amp hold depth or intensity LAG Adjusts the sample and hold lag or slew limiting glide in the circuit after the sample amp hold before the range attenuator RM X IN Ring Mod X waveform input RM Y IN Ring Mod Y waveform input GATE External gate input for sample amp hold SOURCE External audio input for sample amp hold Y OUT lt Ring Mod output RM XIN RM Y IN GATE SOURCE WHITE White noise output PINK Pink noise output the pink noise is normaled to the source in
7. point for angry aggressive unpredictability and staggered shell shocked recovery We wanted it that way it s perfectly harmless OpAmp smashing for smashing good fun Think traumatic movie scene after which an actor s hearing momentarily disappears extreme wooziness overtakes the balance of his senses and camera work high pitched sounds follow and then blessed normalcy of awareness and sensory perception gradually grudgingly return That No reboot necessary just sweep the freguency forward and back and pull back the input level unless of course you want that to keep happening Taunting the edge is entertaining too OUTPUT gt STUDIO ELECTRONICS OSCILLATION Module lt OSCILLATION lt Description ge Z 4 Tim Caswell unplugged Another hybrid utilizing an exponential current source similar the the ones from ARP and w Oberheim followed by wave shaping circuits adapted from the 2nd generation MiniMoog oscillator board and S FREQUENCY Incorporating waveform mixing circuits pioneered by SE This provides a large variety of tones that would otherwise require several patch cords and an external mixer With a two oscillator system that s 9 or 10 patch cords and an 8 ar input mixer Modest current draw evenly from plus and minus lt gt TC continuing What s nice about our OSCILLATION stunner is that the waveforms DC coupled components we connected directly together without
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9. MEE case a superbly well powered and constructed Eurorack enclosure Seito Rising Specifications MIDI 3 Third generation extremely full featured MIDI to CV converter e MULTIPLE x2 Passive utility module with two independent sections of four linked jacks splits signals into three copies e OSCILLATION x2 Class A discrete DC coupled output buffered exponential current source vintage designed analog oscillator e 4075 Arp flavored Discrete voltage controlled 24 db oct cascaded transconductance low pass filter six pairs of hand matched transistors Really a 4 pole ARP 4072 better more parts and trims e LEVELS Versatile low noise six channel summing mixer attenuator for audio and CV pots are wired with logarithmic volume curves e SCI Fl Ring Mod White and Pink Noise Sample and Hold Classic Synth Toolbox with LFO and slewing control of S amp H SHAPERS Dual four stage envelope generator with independently adjustable ATTACK DECAY SUSTAIN and RELEASE stages 2 stage Class A discrete design using 3 pairs of hand matched transistors Drive Os era distortion and Drone control e LFO2 Potent all analog dual LFO module two different low frequency oscillator circuits provide a variety of modulation options OUTS Dual independent output module featuring a stereo 1 4 headphone amplifier output and dual mono 1 4 line level outputs M6104 Specifications M6104 TECHNICAL DETAILS Dim
10. MIRESCV M2RES CV e 9 M2 IN LEVEL M2 OUT RESONANCE M To p EL s PAESI DIO E LEC ONICS iz SE88 Filter Module 2 Switch It Up 2 3 1 3 TRACK FULL HALF TRACK HP BP High Pass Band Pass LP BP Low Pass Band Pass Patch It Up FREQUENCY FREQUENCY Ten patch points 1 V O FM IN M1 FM M2 FM M1 RES CV M2 RES CV M1 IN M1 OUT M2 IN M2 MODE 1 MODE 2 OUT A All Controls and Patch Points arranged in order of visual flow RESONANCE FREQUENCY MODE 1 Mode 1 filter frequency attenuator 2 3 1 3 TRACK Mode 1 keyboard control of frequency FM IN Master freguency modulation attenuverter FULL HALF TRACK Mode 2 keyboard control of frequency FREOUENCY MODE 2 Mode 2 filter freguency attenuator RESONANCE Mode 1 resonance or 0 attenuator M1 FM Mode 1 frequency modulation attenuverter RESONANCE Mode 2 resonance or Q attenuator 0 KEN 2 2 Mode 1 High Pass Band Pass switch a A 2 OUTPUT Xi ON VE E M1 RES CV Mode 1 resonance control voltage attenuverter C O4 267 2 RES Mode 2 resonance control voltage attenuverter STUDIO ELECTRONICS u 4 SE88 Filter Module 3 LP BP Mode 2 Low Pass Band Pass switch OUTPUT Mode 1 audio attenuator 2 FM Mode 2 frequency modulation
11. PUT From 7 00 0 to 9 00 our Negative Resonance Saturation adds beefiness boosting the waveform amplitude and taming NT waveform transients most pronounced in this 3003 filter set to 9 00 to achieve the cleanest tone possible STUDIO ELECTRONICS 4 y AMP Module Description From Designer Tim Caswell s own hand The amplifier AMP is a 2 stage Class A discrete design using three pairs of hand matched transistors Envelope is usually applied to ST1 CV1 ST1 CV2 goes thru an attenuverter and can be used for envelope or modulation ST2 CV1 goes to the 2nd stage and is typically used for volume control ST2 CV2 goes thru an attenuverter providing access to the final stage of modulation input The AMP the 5089 and the 3003 are Class A circuits They draw more current from the 12 rail than from the 12 volt rail If the system power supply is under sized hum or buzz may be heard In that case larger filter capacitors and or a larger power transformer will be needed The 4075 draws egually from both rails and is more immune to hum Like our time tested filters this Boomstar Modular AMP module a gorgeous all in one discrete VCA charmer is hand built entirely in the U S of A just ask Rachael Herbison Potentiometer Potential Two attenuverter and two attenuation pots control the INPUT ST1 CV2 CV ST2 CV2 CV and OUTPUT Switch It Up Uber useful continuous hypnotic DRONE for endless sustain release a
12. S SEM Filter Module 2 Patch It Up Seven patch points 1 FREO CV 1 FREO 2 RESO CV INPUT BP LP HP and OUTPUT jack you All Controls and Patch Points arranged in order of visual flow FREQUENCY Adjusts the frequency or cut off of the filter RESONANCE Adjusts the resonance of the filter FULL HALF TRACK Switch between full and half keyboard voltage tracking FREQ CV 1 Frequency control voltage 1 input attenuverter RESO CV Resonance control voltage input attenuverter FREQ CV 2 Frequency control voltage 2 input attenuverter INPUT Adjusts the audio input OUTPUT Adjusts the audio output 1 V O One volt per octave control voltage input FREQ CV 1 Frequency control voltage 1 input BP OUT Band Pass Output No cable patched BP passes through the mains RESO CV Resonance control voltage input use for shimmers or howling wolf tones LP HP Low Pass High Pass attenuverter INPUT Audio input AA 1 RESO V OUTPUT STUDIO ELECTRONICS SEM Filter Module 3 OUTPUT Audio output From 7 00 0 to 9 00 our Negative Resonance Saturation adds beefiness boosting the waveform amplitude and taming waveform transients most pronounced in this 3003 filter set to 9 00 to achieve the cleanest tone possible BYSIB Before You Send It Back This filter and the 5 98 be input driven to the cutout cutoff blackout
13. STUDIO ELECTRONICS BOOMSTAR MODULAR SYNTHESIZER SYSTEM MODSTAR OPERATION MANUAL FREQUENCY RESONANCE HALF TRACK FREQ CV1 RESO CV OUTPUT FREQ CV 1 FREQ CV 2 RESO CV OUTPUT OUTPUT STUDIO ELECTRONICS HGE INPUT OUTPUT 1 V 0 FREQ CV 1 FREQ CV 2 RESO CV INPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT 2 STUDIO ELECTRONICS T NIS 5 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ Please read the Boomstar Modular Synthesizer Manual completely before use and retain for future reference IMPORTANT Ribbon Cable Power Information Boomstar Modular combines a set of individual modules to create a complete instrument The individual modules can be rearranged removed and replaced with any compatible eurorack modules from Studio Electronics and other manufacturers CAUTION Boomstar Modular uses a standard eurorack power rail to connect the modules to the internal bipolar 12v power supply Please pay very close attention to the orientation of the ribbon cable when adding and removing modules The stripe on the ribbon cable marks 12v This stripe needs to line up with the 12v pins on the power rail and the 12v pins on the module Failure to match up the pins correctly can result in damage to one or all the modules in the Boomstar Modular On the power rail the 12v pins are clearly labeled On the individual modules the positive and negative sides of the pin connectors are labeled next to the power header on eith
14. alog oscillator e SEM Obi flavored 12 Db voltage controlled state variable filter and Pendulum Chaos Generator damnping stabilizing override feature e 4075 Arp flavored Discrete voltage controlled 24 db oct cascaded transconductance low pass filter six pairs of hand matched transistors Really a 4 pole ARP 4072 better more parts and trims e 5089 Mini flavored voltage controlled discrete analog 24 db oct transistor ladder low pass filter hand matched transistors e SE88 Dual mode High Pass Band Reject Low Pass BandPass dual resonant 12Db CS80 filter with stereo Pendulum Chaos Generation MIDI 3 Third generation extremely full featured MIDI to CV converter e LEVELS Versatile low noise six channel summing mixer attenuator for audio and CV pots are wired with logarithmic volume curves SHAPERS Dual four stage envelope generator with independently adjustable ATTACK DECAY SUSTAIN and RELEASE stages 2 stage Class A discrete design using 3 pairs of hand matched transistors Drive Os era distortion and Drone control e LFO2 Potent all analog dual LFO module two different low frequency oscillator circuits provide a variety of modulation options e SCI FI Ring Mod White and Pink Noise Sample and Hold Classic Synth Toolbox with LFO and slewing control of S amp H OUTS Dual independent output module featuring a stereo 1 4 headphone amplifier output and dual mono 174 line level outputs
15. an HP filter into a LP filter but with our 580 homage one can select MODE 1 s HP or BP to feed MODE 2 s LP or BP or patch it to reverse path and flow The audio signal is completely controllable with input output levels for each filter respect and cherish your filter s input gain stages for a smooth yet often brassy sound shed your mercy to strike hard for boiling snarling bite and bark even to the blackout cutout point then and only then uniquely blend wildly divergent mode settings for the filter family values you revere To get things merrily modulating each filter employs attenuverters for frequency and resonance experimentation and decimation While the SE88 does not self oscillate we did amp up the resonance level for full throttle squelching A master attenuverter controlled FM frequency modulation level can feed and fight both filters simultaneously and tracking switches individualize the keyboard control response for oftentimes contrasting and homogeneous filter modes Potentiometer Potential Five attenuverter and eight attenuation pots FREQUENCY MODE 1 FM IN FREQUENCY MODE 2 RESONANCE M1 M1 FM RESONANCE M2 M1 RES CV M2 RES CV OUTPUT M2 FM OUTPUT Along bottom patch point row LEVEL M1 LEVEL M2 FREQUENCY MODE 1 4 RESONANCE OUTPUT 11 0 lt We E P 4 LM tg FREQUENCY MODE 2 e T FO KA FM IN MI M2FM
16. ass through utilizing the 1 4 OUT removes channels 1 4 from the MIX 5 6 output Handy indeed CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 The pots are wired with a logarithmic volume curve that is tuned for use with audio but it will work splendidly with CV as well Pressing LEVELS into service as a wave shaper by patching all of the individual OSCILLATION waveform outs sub sine tri saw ramp square into channel inputs 1 6 makes for vivid beguiling shapes a continuously morphable hybrid waveform of your innermost sound designs Consider pairing these two Modstar pieces when building your system Potentiometer Potential Six attenuation pots control the CHANNEL 1 CHANNEL 2 CHANNEL 3 CHANNEL 4 CHANNEL 5 and CHANNEL 6 Patch It Up Eight patch points CH1 IN CH 2 IN CH 3 IN CHAIN CH 5 IN CH 6 IN 1 4 OUT MIX 5 6 CHANNEL 5 HI IN CH2 IN CH3 IN CH4 IN CHSIN CH6IN 1 4 OUT MIX 5 6 5 ED Levels Module 2 All Controls and Patch Points arranged in order of visual flow CHANNEL 1 Adjusts the level or value of 1 CHANNEL 2 Adjusts the level or value of 2 CHANNEL 3 Adjusts the level or value of 3 CHANNEL 4 Adjusts the level or value of 4 CHANNEL 5 Adjusts the level or value of 5 CHANNEL 6 Adjusts the level or value of 6 CH 1 IN Channel 1 input CH 2 IN Channel 2 input CH 3 IN Channel 3 input CH 4 IN Channel 4 input CH 5 IN Channel 5 input CH 6 IN Channel 6
17. attenuverter OUTPUT Mode 2 audio attenuator 1 V O One volt per octave control voltage input FM IN Frequency modulation control voltage input 1 1 FM Mode 1 freguency modulation input M2 FM Mode 2 frequency modulation input M1 RES CV Mode 1 resonance control voltage input M2 RES CV Mode 2 resonance control voltage input M1 IN Mode 1 audio input LEVEL Mode 1 audio input attenuator M1 OUT Mode 1 audio output M2 IN Mode 2 audio input LEVEL Mode 2 audio input attenuator M2 OUT Mode 2 audio output FREQUENCY MODE 2 Wi PR HALF 7 Qw t 3 Sp RESONANCE AR RESONANCE D 2 OUTPU OUTPUT amp e 2 1 0 FMIN MT FM M2FM MIRESCV M2RESCV From 7 00 0 to 9 00 our Negative Resonance Saturation adds beefiness boosting the waveform amplitude taming waveform transients most pronounced the 3003 filter set to 9 00 to achieve NO Ww the cleanest tone possible ML IER C 10UT M2 IN LEVEL M2 OUT ud STUDIO ELECTRONICS e i Px ia SALSA ret SE88 Filter Module 4 BYSIB Before You Send It Back This filter and the SEM can be input driven to the cutout cutoff blackout point for angry aggressive unpredictability and staggered shell shocked recovery We wanted it that way it s perfectly harmle
18. d MIDI to CV converter It includes a complete set of mono and e eo duophonic midi response modes assignable CC and dedicated velocity outputs a feature rich clock source with tap tempo midi and external GAEI wo gate clock dividers and multiple arpeggiator responses This module is deep MIDI CH GATE 2 V2 a P BEND oe AN An ea zd Please refer to the brilliant manufacturer s manual to attain full operational awareness FOA A MIDI to CV module converts standard midi note messages into the analog control voltages used by modular and other analog synthesizers This allows the synthesizer to be controlled by a midi keyboard seguencer or DAW The two CV outputs on the MIDI 3 can be used to control the pitch of an oscillator cutoff freguency of a filter or any other function that reguires a control voltage signal The set of Gate outputs on the MIDI 3 can be used to trigger envelope generators or other modules expecting a gate or clock source Pittsburgh Modular s MIDI 3 Manual DUO MODE EDIT HOLD SE Limited Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS This Limited Warranty applies only to ANALOGIA INC STUDIO ELECTRONICS purchased in the United States of America Outside the USA warranty policy and service is determined by the laws of the country of purchase and followed by our local authorized distributor A listing of our authorized distribut
19. ensions 2 tows 106hp each Internal depth 4 5 inches except area over PSU which is 2 7 8 External Dimensions with lid attached H x W x D 11 5 x 22 5 x 8 Unit stands vertical or lays on its back Stackable if you detach the handle 4 pan head screws Power 3 5a on the 12v rails 5OOma of 5v per row installed 15 Doepfer compatible power connections per row shrouded and keyed 5 Analogue Solutions power connections per row Internally mounted 120v and 240v Power Supply Unit includes IEC power cable Hardware Sliding Nuts mounting system includes mounting screws MODSTAR SENSEI ANALOG FREQ Cv 2 RESO CY 11 0 FRE 2 RESO CY 9 24 STUDIO ELECT ECTRONICS 2 XE STUDIO ELECTRONICS kata RONI LFO Sensei Analog Specifications MODSTAR SENSEI ANALOG 212hp Top Row OSCILLATION x3 48hp MULTIPLE 2hp SEM 12 4075 12hp 5089 12hp 5 88 2Ohp Bottom Row BRAND PLATE 6hp MIDI 3 6hp MULT 2hp LEVELS 10hp SHAPERS 12hp AMP 8hp LFO2 6hp MULT 2hp SCI FI 1Ohp MULT 2hp LEVELS 10hp SHAPERS 12hp AMP 8hp LFO2 6hp OUTS 6hp Housed in a sleek n sturdy carbon fibre black MONOROCKET M6104 a superbly well powered and constructed Eurorack enclosure ensuring gorgeous sound deep dependability and rugged portability e OSCILLATION Class A discrete DC coupled output buffered exponential current source vintage designed an
20. er the top or bottom of the PCB Do NOT remove individual modules from the Boomstar while synthesizer is plugged in NEVER unplug ribbon cables from the Boomstar Modular or any other modules while the Boomstar Modular is plugged in Table of Contents 1 Dimensions amp Power Specifications 2 3 Boomstar Modular Introduction 4 Modular Signal Paths 2 2 2 5 Complete MODSTAR Systems 6 11 Individual Modules 12 39 1 Year Limited Warranty 40 41 Support amp Contact daa khaan tomas kaan kanna kae 42 Box Contents Module of choice 1x Ribbon Cable 1x Information Card A BOOMS TAR MODULAR Filters 5089 Size 12hp Module depth with ribbon cable attached 39 7mm 12 12 Power Usage 4OMA 28mA 4075 Size 12hp Module depth with ribbon cable attached 39 7mm 12 12 Power Usage 23mA 3003 Size 12hp Module depth with ribbon cable attached 39 7mm 12 12 Power Usage 37mA 25mA SEM Size 12hp Module depth with
21. et s tick em off Class A 5089 3003 and AMP rugged through hole construction discrete circuitry hand matched transistors in the filters and amplifier multi filtered hand crafted Premium Quality Analog sound We d like to think we ve learned a few things bringing the MIDIMINI SE1 X ATC X polyphonic CODE OMEGA synths MODMAX PEDALS C2S PRE 2 and SLATE PRO AUDIO DRAGON and FOX to market and the air waves worldwide Our Boomstar Modular System s Modstar 5089 circuit mirrors faithfully the filter design from the Minimoog it is not a style it s not a type not reminiscent of not vintage inspired it is the analog sound standard manufactured anew and how we love it so Apply the same thinking to our 4075 3003 and SE80 filters vis a vis their originals and you ve caught our drift the OSCILLATION and AMP modules also resonate with the Mini s timeless designs functionality and gorgeous gleaming sound modernized and reimagined by the maestro Tim Caswell himself but we re just getting started here the SEM filter is on deck We hope you are as thrilled with your purchase of the complete system individual modules as we are with our partnership with the exceedingly savvy folks at PITTSBURGH MODULAR and the final highly collaborative through hole designs which flowed from the first Nicol St Regis Beer Summit at Winter 13 and culminated in total design integration with STUDIO ELECTRONICS Tim 2 srupio eLecrko
22. h the inverting of the ADSR 1 and the LED indicators provide a useful visual assist Potentiometer Potential Eight attenuation pots control the ATTACK x2 DECAY x2 SUSTAIN x2 RELEASE x2 contour and detour RELEASE RELEASE D s N X d M 1 4 lt Switch It Up INI OUTI I IN2 0072 SHORT and LONG range time settings for both ADSRs make dramatic scene changes near instant STUDIO ELECTRONICS Iztela C 4 Shapers Module 2 SHAPERS Patch It Up Five patch points IN 1 OUT 1 INV 1 IN 2 and OUT 2 connect and direct All Controls and Patch Points arranged in order of visual flow ATTACK x2 Adjusts the attack stage DECAY x2 Adjusts the decay stage SUSTAIN x2 Adjust the sustain stage RELEASE x2 Adjusts the release stage SHORT LONG RANGE 1 Selects the evelope range for ADSR 1 SHORT LONG RANGE 2 Selects the evelope range for ADSR 2 IN 1 Control voltage input 1 OUT 1 Control voltage output 1 INV 1 Inverted control voltage output 1 IN 2 Control voltage input 2 OUT 2 Control voltage output 2 RELEASE RELEASE x 5 4 4 Wha 4 1 4 N Y D INI OUTI IN2 0072 CC STUDIO ELECTRONICS gt gt LFO2 L FO Description LFO2 is a dual low frequency basic LFO module which uses two different types of low frequency oscillator circuits to provide a variety of modulation options
23. input 1 4 OUT Channels 1 4 output MIX 5 6 All channels output MIX or 5 6 when cable is plugged into any of the 1 4 channel inputs oLEVELS CHANNEL 5 St CH3 IN CH4 IN CHIIN CH2IN 22 CHS IN CH6 IN 1 4 OUT 5 6 C JPCH ED Sci Fi Module Description Th SCI FI is an ingeniously vintage circuit inspired Richard Nicol Pittsburgh Modular original As the reader might already know ring modulation is a signal processing electronic function an implementation of amplitude modulation or frequency mixing performed by multiplying two signals This beloved other worldly warm and at times clangorous coloring dates at least as far back to Bode s Melochord of 1947 technology which was ultimately licensed to Robert Moog in the early 19605 Back at the Modstar Ranch The SCI Fl s outputted ring modulated signal is the sum and difference of the frequencies present in each waveform a signal rich in partials often producing a haunting bell like metallic and sometimes softly grinding understated modulation awash in harmonic and non harmonic tones S E brought its own brand of dynamic ModMax Pedal flavored Ringmod to the world in 2002 SCI Fl is getting better all the time with its companion LFO FREQ low frequency oscillator true analog PINK and digital WHITE noise S amp H a true sample and hold generator with RANGE control and LAG generator a slew limiter which craftily smooths out changes
24. its veneer of faux respectability Aggressive and articulate this fresh ARP can snap punishing kick drum sounds out as well as color with bright edgy stringy tones for essential arpeggiations Potentiometer Potential Three attenuverter and four attenuation pots control the FREQUENCY RESONANCE FREQ CV 1 RESO CV FREQ CV 2 INPUT and OUTPUT delivering smooth detailed and complex expression Switch It Up Classic Minimoog FULL and HALF strength filter frequency keyboard voltage tracking for rounder low end with brilliant highs Patch It Up Seven patch points 1 V O FREQ CV 1 FREQ CV 2 RESO CV INPUT and 2x OUTPUT direct the deepest manipulation INPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT STUDIO ELECTRONICS 65 4075 Filter Module 2 All Controls and Patch Points arranged in order of visual flow FREQUENCY Adjusts the frequency or cut off of the filter RESONANCE Adjusts the resonance or Q of the filter FULL HALF TRACK Switch between full and half keyboard voltage tracking FREQ CV 1 Frequency control voltage 1 input attenuverter RESO CV Resonance control voltage input attenuverter FREQ CV 2 Frequency control voltage 2 input attenuverter INPUT Adjusts the audio input OUTPUT Adjusts the audio output 1 V O One volt per octave control voltage input FREQ CV 1 Frequency control voltage 1 input FREQ CV 2 Frequency control voltage 2 input get tricky with the second attempt RESO CV Resona
25. nce control voltage input use for shimmers or howling wolf tones INPUT Audio input 2x OUTPUT Audio outputs FREQ CV 1 B FREQ From 7 00 0 to 9 00 our Negative Resonance Saturation adds beefiness boosting the waveform amplitude taming e waveform transients most pronounced in the 3003 filter set to 9 00 to achieve the cleanest tone possible 2 STUDIO ELECTRONICS ialeiii amp 3003 Filter Module Description The 3003 filter is a voltage controlled discrete analog 18 db oct ladder low pass filter employing hand matched transistors Drop the FREOUENCY knob to 0 and things get pretty dull swing it back up and those Transistor Bass highs come crashing through the gate 30035 RESONANCE circuit at max will sing out more than the TB s signature chirping in a fun bubbly If washy poorer relation Mini clone ish way use it tastefully or throw moderation to the wind for overwhelming chirp force M T Our 3003 filter has the most gentle sonic touch of its partners in the Boomstar fold but nevertheless is quite capable of shaping precise very dynamic tone Whether or not this STUDIO ELECTRONICS filter is filling its traditional baseline boxing niche driving a harsh liquid acid like tone a softer more rubber bandy SH 101 ish presence or out of the bass range altogether leading the way all is within easy reach of this surprisingly warm and versatile VCF The 3003 can be di
26. nd 1970s organic sounding second order harmonic distortion fill the plate Every setting is balanced and bountiful Looking for traditional R n B baselines and leads Focus here on the rich saturation of this benchmark filter and its symmetrical cascades of generation stretching timbres All BOOMSTAR MODULAR filters are hand built in the U S Pick and Place all the way Potentiometer Potential Three attenuverter and four attenuation pots control the FREQUENCY RESONANCE FREQ CV 1 RESO CV FREQ CV 2 INPUT and OUTPUT delivering smooth detailed and complex expression Switch It Up Classic Minimoog FULL and HALF strength filter frequency keyboard voltage tracking for rounder low end with brilliant highs Patch It Up Seven patch points 1 V O FREQ CV 1 FREQ CV 2 RESO CV INPUT and 2x OUTPUT direct the deepest manipulation 5089 Filter Module 2 All Controls and Patch Points arranged in order of visual flow FREQUENCY Adjusts the frequency or cut off of the filter RESONANCE Adjusts the resonance or Q of the filter FULL HALF TRACK Switch between full and half keyboard voltage tracking FREQ CV 1 Frequency control voltage 1 input attenuverter RESO CV Resonance control voltage input attenuverter FREQ CV 2 Frequency control voltage 2 input attenuverter INPUT Adjusts the audio input OUTPUT Adjusts the audio output 1 V O One volt per octave control voltage input FREQ CV 1 Frequency contr
27. nd DRIVE the overdrive circuit from the Boomstar desktop for last stage push clipping good ol dirty vintage fuzz fun and tone crushed distortion N e STI CV2 572 V2 C osijaes gt AMP Module 2 Patch It Up Six patch points INPUT CV1 ST1 CV2 ST2 CV1 ST2 CV2 OUTPUT direct the deepest manipulation All Controls and Patch Points arranged in order of visual flow INPUT Adjusts the audio input ST1 CV2 formerly STAGE 1 2 Adjusts stage 1 control voltage 2 CV ST2 CV2 formerly STAGE 2 2 Adjusts stage 2 control voltage 2 CV DRONE Sustains the last note received Hold that Train DRIVE Final output stage saturation overdrive absolutely smash the input and back down the output level for classic guitar amp master volume crunch savagery and last gasp volume control if so inspired OUTPUT Adjusts the audio output INPUT Audio input ST1 CV1 formerly ST 1 1 Stage 1 control voltage 1 input CV ST1 CV2 formerly ST 1 2 Stage 1 control voltage 2 input CV ST2 CV1 formerly ST 2 1 Stage 2 control voltage 1 input CV ST2 CV2 formerly ST 2 2 Stage 2 control voltage 2 input CV OUTPUT Audio output S201 512 C Seles lt SEM Filter Module Description Sensei Caswell Our SEM is known as a Voltage Controlled State Variable Filter because it provides simultaneous high pass low pa
28. nicsjiateisi Caswell and Greg St Regis All MODSTAR modules excepting Plttsburgh s brilliant MIDI3 LFO2 and Outs are manufactured to SE s highest standards of legendary build quality right here in the U S A Take away Pittsburgh s invaluable real world walking the streets of Euroland insights experience and deep resources this project would have long since have faded to grey A tip of the SE chapeau to Richard Nicol Perry and the full strength generally less weathered outfit at PGH AND to sales guru Geoff Farr who both hounded and inspired When are the euro modules going to be ready Looks See pg 17 par 2 for caveat Modular Signal Paths Copy courtesy of Pittsburgh Modular The BOOMSTAR MODULAR S signal path is divided into two types of signals audio signals and control voltages The audio signal is the sound that is produced The audio signal path starts at a sound source such as a Waveforms oscillator LFO running at audio rate or the Filter in oscillator mode The audio signal is then patched through other modules used to shape the sound such as mixers filters and amplifiers Control voltages CV manipulate the audio signal in several different ways Gates are represented by a high or low control voltage A gate can be generated using a square or pulse wave from an oscillator or LFO or by using a gate output from an external sequencer or MIDI keyboard A gate can be shaped using an envelope
29. nput attenuverter SUB LEVEL Sub one octave down level attenuator 1 V O One volt per octave control voltage input FM IN Frequency Modulation control voltage input SYNC IN Oscillator Sync control voltage input PW IN Pulse Width control voltage input IF amp 44 OSCILLATION lt om Gp FREQUENCY 2 LN NX NORMAL ES J A EN 9 E M gt VY UN ir AN m E UB LEVEL 58 PW IN SUB OUT WA ww y FM IN SYNCIN TRI OUT SAWIDUT RAMP OUT SAR OUT STUDIO ELECTRONICS eX 2 SUB OUT Sub Oscillator output SINE OUT Sine Oscillator output TRI OUT Triangle wave output SAW OUT Sawtooth wave output RAMP OUT Ramp reverse sawtooth wave output SQR OUT Square wave output FO OSCILLATION Module 3 e OSCILLATION lt GIID GEA FREQUENCY Z As FM CVIN fj 1 V 0 FM IN SINE OUT lt TRI OUT STUDIO ELEC 5 88 Filter Module Description Our version of the boxy Blade Runner sweet and Boomstar brash dual mode 580 filter initially married to the Omega Series Synths and then tucked into the Stars it now joins the Modstar Collective We ve twisted and turned the SE88 to unflatten the earth so to speak the original CS 80 fed
30. ol voltage 1 input FREQ CV 2 Frequency control voltage 2 input get tricky with the second attempt RESO CV Resonance control voltage input use for shimmers or howling wolf tones INPUT Audio input 2x OUTPUT Audio outputs From 7 00 0 to 9 00 our Negative Resonance Saturation adds beefiness boosting the waveform amplitude and taming waveform transients most pronounced in the 3003 filter set to 9 00 to achieve the cleanest tone possible Z STUDIO ELECTRONIC Sites 4075 Filter Module Description The 4075 filter is a voltage controlled discrete analog 24 db oct cascaded transconductance low pass filter employing hand matched transistors In its lowest FREOUENCY setting it shaves off higher freguency harmonics its RESONANCE or circuit pushes those harmonics past the self oscillation boiling point projecting a thumpy thrashing squeal with explosive low to mid range power and depth The design is actually pulled from the four pole ARP 4072 better more parts and trims sans the 12kHz design flaw which hamstrung the original s high end The 4075 name has stuck no correcting our little misnomer Our 4075 filter is the most requested of the Boomstar filter models perhaps owing to its uniqueness Has there ever been a better match for a square wave It weaves dreams with glidey 7Os basslines is a natural in the lead department and feels as if a temper tantrum simmers a mere micron beneath
31. ors 15 available at http www studioelectronics com shop distributors ANALOGIA INC STUDIO ELECTRONICS warrants to the first owner of a covered product purchased directly from ANALOGIA INC STUDIO ELECTRONICS or an authorized ANALOGIA INC STUDIO ELECTRONICS dealer in the U S that this product will be free from defects in materials and or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase Please register this product online at http studioelectronics com support registration to establish the date of purchase NOT A REQUIREMENT FOR WARRANTY SERVICE BUT A GOOD IDEA To exercise your rights under this Warranty as the first owner purchaser YOU MUST SHIP THIS PRODUCT IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING which we can replace and send to you for 10 at your expense with proof of purchase documentation and the ANALOGIA INC STUDIO ELECTRONICS supplied power adapter to ANALOGIA INC An RMA Return Material Authorization number from ANALOGIA INC STUDIO ELECTRONICS must be obtained first before returning any product Email RMA requests to rma studioelectronics com or call us at 310 640 3546 to secure an RMA tt Products shipped to ANALOGIA INC without an RMA will be refused and returned Shipping insurance is optional but highly recommended ANALOGIA INC STUDIO ELECTRONICS will repair or replace this product at its sole option and at no charge to you for parts and labor when deemed necessary and within the warranty period provided that ANA
32. put of the sample amp hold RMOUT WHITE PINK S amp HOUT S amp H OUT Sample amp hold output EX JPCH EX 34 Shapers Module ET Q ATTACK Description Shapers is a dual four stage envelope generator with independently adjustable ATTACK DECAY SUSTAIN and RELEASE stages Our Pittsbutgh Modular hybrid ADSR smooths the shape of the incoming gates and triggers to produce a more expressive instrument just like its antecedent The ADSR output can be used to control the amplitude of an oscillator the cutoff frequency of a filter or any other function on a module that accepts control voltages The functionality of Shapers is easy enough to grock the incoming gate or trigger signal passes through each of the four stages to output an envelope When the ADSR module receives a gate or trigger signal the ATTACK determines the amount of time needed for the envelope generator to reach the peak output voltage and move on to the decay stage DECAY sets the amount of time needed to transition to the level set by the sustain knob The SUSTAIN level is maintained as long as the incoming gate remains on or high Once the incoming gate goes low or off the release stage takes over The RELEASE knob sets the time needed to close the envelope and return the ADSR output to O volts Shapers ENVs can respond lightening fast or demonstate the patience of a saint especially in the LONG RANGE 1 and 2 settings INV 1 makes topsy turvy time fun wit
33. ribbon cable attached 39 7mm 12 12 Power Usage 23mA 23mA DIMENSIONS amp POWER SPECIFICATIONS SE88 Size 2 Module depth with ribbon cable attached 39 7mm 12 12 Power Usage mA Amplifier AMP Size 8hp Module depth with ribbon cable attached 39 mm 36mA 12mA 12 12 Analog Oscillator OSCILLATION Size 48hp Module depth with ribbon cable attached 39 mm 44mA 39mA 12 12 Multiple Mult Size 2hp 20mm with ribbon cable attached passive Mixer LEVELS Size 1 Module depth with ribbon cable attached 39 7mm 22mA 12 12 Ringmod Sample 8 Hold Noise SCI FI Size 1 Module depth with ribbon cable attached 39 7mm 12 12 Power Usage mA mA Envelope SHAPERS Size 12hp Module depth with ribbon cable attached 39 7mm 12 12 Power Usage mA mA DIMENSIONS amp POWER SPECIFICATIONS Modulation LFO2 Size 6hp Module depth with ribbon cable attached 35mm 30mA Final Output OUTS Size 6hp Module depth with ribbon cable attached Boomstar Modular Introduction THE BOOMSTAR MODULAR SYSTEM realizes the seemingly inevitable eurorack sprawl of our semi modular BOOMSTAR desktop synth consisting of 14 modules that dramatically open up the root level programming and sound sculpting of that lush potent and fantastically flexible multi filtered Boomstar sound What makes it tick L
34. ss smashing for smashing good fun Think traumatic movie scene after which an actor s hearing momentarily disappears extreme wooziness overtakes the balance of his senses and camera work high pitched sounds follow and then blessed normalcy of awareness and sensory perception gradually grudgingly return That No reboot necessary just sweep the freguency forward and back and pull back the input level unless of course you want that to keep happening Taunting the edge is entertaining too FREGUENCY MODE 1 FREQUENCY MODE 2 COS t RESONANCE 1 9x og RESONANCE Je gt Sy 4 OUTPUT amp 1V 0 FM IN MT FM M2FM MIRESCV M2RES CV MI OUT M2 IN LEVEL M2 QUT gt gt 7 A 19 OUTPUT 1 04 x STUDIO ELECTRONICS 508 o duda 6 Mult Module Description A passive utility module with two independent sections of four linked jacks Each section of the Multiple module splits an incoming signal into three copies This allows one audio or CV signal to be sent to several destinations at once Levels Module PLEVELS Description LEVELS is a versatile low noise six channel summing mixer attenuator for audio and CV which can be used rather effectively in a variety of ways 6 in 1 out or two separate mixers 4 in 1 out and 2 in 1 out e g when only jacked in to MIX 5 6 output all input channels p
35. ss and band pass outputs all with a 12 dB oct slope The notch is the inverse of the bandpass achieved by summing the Low Pass and high pass outputs This version is a combination of the original SEM filter and the newer design from the OBX along with improvements by Studio Electronics It has a modest current draw which it pulls evenly from the plus minus rails If you ve heard the SEM filter in our Boomstar desktop https soundcloud com studio electronics sets mean sem ranch you also know that this 12 dB favorite is capable of lighter more subtle tones than the other three models This isn t to suggest the filter s Low Pass mode can t cater for fat and punchy because it can Paul Nagle Sound on Sound Deeply gratifying tonal variance and this emotional warmth https soundcloud com alanc3 1 switched on sem our friend Fred Falke s favorite can reach into your head and heart and stay as long as desired Thank you Lord Tom Oberheim for this marvelous design template from which we were able to work our very own Studio Electronics eurorack filter enchantments Potentiometer Potential Three attenuverter and four attenuation pots control the FREQUENCY RESONANCE FREQ CV 1 RESO CV LP HP INPUT and OUTPUT delivering smooth detailed and ever variable expression RESO V Switch It Up FULL and HALF strength filter frequency keyboard voltage tracking BP LP HP modes NT OUTPUT STUDIO ELECTRONIC
36. stinctly vocal at times especially when one is willing to put grittier more distorted desires aside Potentiometer Potential Three attenuverter and four attenuation pots control the FREQUENCY RESONANCE FREQ CV 1 RESO CV FREQ CV 2 INPUT and OUTPUT delivering smooth detailed and complex expression Switch It Up Classic Minimoog FULL and HALF strength filter frequency keyboard voltage tracking for rounder low end with brilliant highs Patch It Up Seven patch points 1 V O FREQ CV 1 FREQ CV 2 RESO CV INPUT and 2x OUTPUT direct the deepest manipulation a E 3003 Filter Module 2 All Controls and Patch Points arranged in order of visual flow FREQUENCY Adjusts the frequency or cut off of the filter RESONANCE Adjusts the resonance of the filter FULL HALF TRACK Switch between full and half keyboard voltage tracking FREQ CV 1 Frequency control voltage 1 input attenuverter RESO CV Resonance control voltage input attenuverter FREQ CV 2 Frequency control voltage 2 input attenuverter INPUT Adjusts the audio input OUTPUT Adjusts the audio output 1 V O One volt per octave control voltage input FREQ CV 1 Frequency control voltage 1 input FREQ CV 2 Frequency control voltage 2 input get tricky with the second attempt RESO CV Resonance control voltage input use for shimmers or howling wolf tones INPUT Audio input 2x OUTPUT Audio outputs 5 Kid T OUTPUT OUT
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