Studio Electronics MODSTAR Operation Manual

Boomstar modular synthesizer system resonant filter and amp

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BOOMSTAR MODULAR SYNTHESIZER SYSTEM

MODSTAR

FILTER

RESONANT

and

FREQUENCY

FREQ CV 1

AMP

OPERATION MANUAL

INPUT

1 V/O

FREQ CV 1

INPUT

3003

5089

RESONANCE

FREQUENCY

HALF

TRACK

RESO CV

FREQ CV 1

FREQ CV 2

OUTPUT

INPUT

FREQ CV 2

RESO CV

1 V/O

FREQ CV 1

OUTPUT

INPUT

4075

FULL

RESONANCE

FREQUENCY

HALF

TRACK

RESO CV

FREQ CV 1

FREQ CV 2

OUTPUT

INPUT

FREQ CV 2

RESO CV

1 V/O

FREQ CV 1

OUTPUT

INPUT

OUTPUT

AMP

FULL

INPUT

RESONANCE

HALF

STAGE 1/2

RESO CV

DRONE

STAGE 2/2

DRIVE

OUTPUT

FREQ CV 2

RESO CV

INPUT

ST 1/1

ST 1/2

OUTPUT

ST 2/1

ST 2/2

OUTPUT

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Page 1 STAGE 1/2 BOOMSTAR MODULAR SYNTHESIZER SYSTEM FREQ CV 1 RESO CV FREQ CV 1 RESO CV FREQ CV 1 RESO CV DRONE MODSTAR STAGE 2/2 FREQ CV 2 FREQ CV 2 FREQ CV 2 FILTER RESONANT OPERATION MANUAL DRIVE OUTPUT...
Page 2 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. 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.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Box Contents ..………………………….……….………………………………….…… Dimensions & Power Specifications ……………………………………………… Boomstar Modular Introduction ………………………………………….………… Modular Signal Paths ………………………….……………………………….…….. Complete MODSTAR Systems ………………..….……………………………..….. Individual Modules …………….……………….……………………………………… 9-24 1 Year Limited Warranty ……………………………………………………….…….. 25-26 Support & Contact ……………………………………………………………………… 27 ...
Page 4: Box Contents
Box Contents Module(s) of choice 1x Ribbon Cable 1x Information Card ...
Page 5: Dimensions & Power Specifications
DIMENSIONS & POWER SPECIFICATIONS Filters 5089 – Size: 12hp Module depth with ribbon cable attached: 39.7mm +12 / -12 Power Usage: 40mA, 28mA 4075 – Size: 12hp Module depth with ribbon cable attached: 39.7mm +12 / -12 Power Usage: 23mA, 30mA 3003 – Size: 12hp Module depth with ribbon cable attached: 39.7mm +12 / -12 Power Usage: 37mA, 25mA SEM –...
Page 6: Dimensions & Power Specifications
DIMENSIONS & POWER SPECIFICATIONS - 2 Amplifier AMP – Size: 8hp Module depth with ribbon cable attached: 39.7mm +12 / -12 Power Usage: 36mA, 12mA Analog Oscillator OSCILLATION – Size: 48hp Module depth with ribbon cable attached: 39.7mm Power Usage: Digital Oscillator GRAINY CLAMP-IT – Size: 19hp Module depth with ribbon cable attached: 35mm Power Usage: 50mA max...
Page 7: Boomstar Modular Introduction
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.
Page 8: Modular Signal Paths
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.
Page 9: Complete Modstar Systems
Boomstar Modular MODSTAR SEITO MODSTAR SEITO 104 hp: MIDI 3 6hp, OSCILLATION (x2) 32hp, 4075 12hp, MULTIPLE 2hp, LEVELS 10hp, SCI-FI 10hp, SHAPERS 12hp, AMP 8hp, LFO2 6hp, OUTS Move 104 Mobile Eurorack Modular Case, to safely house and power it up. Hand-built in Pittsburgh using select 6hp.
Page 10 Boomstar Modular MODSTAR SENSEI...
Page 11 Boomstar Modular MODSTAR SENSEI - 2 MODSTAR SENSEI 178 hp: OSCILLATION (x3) 48hp, MULTIPLE 2hp, 5089 12hp, 4075 12hp, SE88 20hp, LEVELS 10hp, MIDI 3 6hp, LFO2 6hp, LFO B 6hp (LFO2 pictured), LEVELS 10hp, SCI-FI 10hp, SHAPERS 12hp, MULTIPLE 2hp, MODSTAR BEAUTY PLATE 18hp, SHAPERS 12hp, AMP (x2) 16hp, 6hp, OUTS 6hp. Double hugged in Pittsburgh Modular’s Move 208 Mobile Eurorack Modular Case.*...
Page 12: Individual Modules
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,”...
Page 13 5089 Filter Module - 2 All Controls and Patch Points 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 –...
Page 14 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 FREQUENCY setting it shaves off higher frequency harmonics; its RESONANCE or “Q” circuit pushes those harmonics past the self-oscillation boiling point, projecting a thumpy, thrashing squeal, with explosive low to mid-range power and depth.
Page 15 4075 Filter Module - 2 All Controls and Patch Points 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 –...
Page 16 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 .
Page 17 3003 Filter Module - 2 All Controls and Patch Points 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 –...
Page 18 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.
Page 19 SEM Filter Module - 2 All Controls and Patch Points 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 –...
Page 20 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;...
Page 21 AMP Module All Controls and Patch Points 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 –...
Page 22 OSCILLATION Module Description Tim Caswell unplugged: “Another hybrid, utilizing an exponential current source similar the the ones from ARP and Oberheim, followed by wave shaping circuits adapted from the 2nd generation MiniMoog oscillator board, and 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.
Page 23 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 INPUT FREQUENCY – Oscillator frequency attenuator. NORMAL / LOW RANGE – Oscillator domain switch. TUNE – Oscillator fine-tune attenuverter.
Page 24 OSCILLATION Module - 3 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.
Page 25 GRAINY CLAMP-IT is a granular and phase modulated additive oscillator—brand new heavy territory for Studio Electronics... we know; wait till you hear the stunning contrast it creates when paired with our discrete Class-A OSCILLATION module, and the inorganic to downright 1970's combo organy / CS-80-ish tones it can generate.
Page 26 GRAINY CLAMP-IT - 2 Patch It Up Five patch points: 1V/OCT, L/P CV, OMX CV, S/A CV, OUTPUT. All Controls— arranged in order of signal flow —and Patch Points WAVE TYPE – Selects one of 16 source waveforms. OT TYPE – Combines 4 copies of the Wave Type – selects one of 16 variations of four overtones. OT MIX – Controls the mix of the four overtones, from lowest pitched to highest pitched dominance.
Page 27 GRAINY CLAMP-IT - 3 FIX – Up: the pitch control of Len/Pitch is continuous; Down: Len/Pitch selects a range of fixed pitches. RANGE – Up: PD sample window is long, for wave sequencing; Down: PD sample window is short, for detune effects.
Page 28: Year Limited Warranty
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.
Page 29 WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF USE, PROFITS, GOODWILL OR SAVINGS OR LOSS OF DATA, MUSIC, ELECTRONIC FILES, OR PREFERENCES THAT MAY HAVE BEEN STORED BY A USER OF THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF ANALOGIA INC./ STUDIO ELECTRONICS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR CLAIMS.
Page 30: Support & Contact
Support & Contact support@studioelectronics.com ANALOGIA INC. - Ardent Proprietors of STUDIO ELECTRONICS Tel: (310) 640-3546 • Web: www.studioelectronics.com • General Delivery email: studioelectronics@sbcglobal.net facebook.com/StudioElectronics • twitter.com/SE_BoomStar • youtube.com/user/StudioElectronics • soundcloud.com/studio-electronics ...
Page 31 STUDIO ELECTRONICS SYNTHESIZERS...