!! !! !! !! !! !! ! 3003 5089 4075 FULL FREQUENCY RESONANCE FULL FREQUENCY ! HALF TRACK AMP RESONANCE FREQUENCY HALF TRACK RESONANCE INPUT HALF TRACK STAGE 1/2 FREQ CV 1 BOOMSTAR MODULAR SYNTHESIZER SYSTEM ! ! ! ! ! FREQ CV 1 RESO CV FREQ CV 1 RESO CV DRONE MODSTAR RESONANT FILTER and RESO CV STAGE 2/2 FREQ CV 2 FREQ CV 2 FREQ CV 2 AMP OPERATION MANUAL DRIVE INPUT 1 V/O INPUT OUTPUT FREQ CV 1 FREQ CV 2 OUTPUT INPUT RESO CV 1 V/O OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT FREQ CV 1 FREQ
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.
Table of Contents ! ii !! Box Contents ..………………………….……….………………………………….…… 1 Dimensions & Power Specifications ……………………………………………… 2-3 Boomstar Modular Introduction ………………………………………….………… 4 Modular Signal Paths ………………………….……………………………….…….. 5 Complete MODSTAR Systems ………………..….……………………………..….. 6-8 Individual Modules …………….……………….……………………………………… 9-24 1 Year Limited Warranty ……………………………………………………….……..
Box Contents Module(s) of choice 1x Ribbon Cable 1x Information Card 1 ! !
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 – Size: 12hp Module depth with ribbon cable attached: 39.
Amplifier DIMENSIONS & POWER SPECIFICATIONS - 2 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.
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.
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.
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 6hp. Hugged-up nicely in Pittsburgh Modular’s Move 104 Mobile Eurorack Modular Case, to safely house and power it up. Hand-built in Pittsburgh using select Ukrainian Birch Ply, it celebrates the classic pairing of synthesizers with beautiful hardwood—constructed and stained by seasoned craftsmen to emphasize its unique beauty.
Boomstar Modular MODSTAR SENSEI 7 !
! 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.* ! ! *Sensei specs. subject to change. MODELS NOW SHIPPING DETAILED BELOW.
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.
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 – Resonance control voltage input attenuverter. FREQ CV 2 – Frequency control voltage 2 input attenuverter. INPUT – Adjusts the audio input. OUTPUT – Adjusts the audio output.
4075 Filter Module Description The 4075 filter is a voltage controlled, discrete analog, 24/db/oct cascaded transconductance low-pass filter, employing handmatched 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.
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 – Resonance control voltage input attenuverter. FREQ CV 2 – Frequency control voltage 2 input attenuverter. INPUT – Adjusts the audio input. OUTPUT – Adjusts the audio output.
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 FREQUENCY knob to 0 and things get pretty dull; swing it back up and those "Transistor Bass” highs come crashing through the gate.
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 – Resonance control voltage input attenuverter. FREQ CV 2 – Frequency control voltage 2 input attenuverter. INPUT – Adjusts the audio input. OUTPUT – Adjusts the audio output.
Description SEM Filter Module Sensei Caswell: "Our SEM is known as a "Voltage Controlled State Variable Filter" because it provides simultaneous high pass, low pass, 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 SE. It has a modest current draw, evenly from the plus and minus rails.
All Controls and Patch Points SEM Filter Module - 2 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.
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.
! 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 – 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.
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. With a two oscillator system, that's 9 or 10 patch cords and an 8 input mixer.
! 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. 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.
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.
! GRAINY CLAMP-IT Description 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. Pure voltage-controlled candy. Be sure to wash off the sticky... ! Best to break Granny Clampett's namesake down in stages, and time travel a bit.
! 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. DETUNE – Combines the resulting mix with a copy of itself and detunes it up to one octave.
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. 1V/OCT – One volt per octave control voltage input. L/P CV – Length/Pitch control voltage. OMX CV – Oscillator Mix control voltage. S/A CV – Space Amount control voltage. OUTPUT – Audio Output.
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