!! !! !! !! !! !! ! 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 RESO CV RESO CV FREQ CV 1 RESO CV DRONE MODSTAR STAGE 2/2 FREQ CV 2 OPERATION MANUAL 1 V/O INPUT FREQ CV 1 FREQ CV 2 FREQ CV 2 DRIVE INPUT ! ! ! ! ! FREQ CV 1 OUTPUT FREQ CV 2 OUTPUT INPUT RESO CV 1 V/O OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT FREQ CV 1 FREQ CV 2 OUTPUT INPUT RES
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 ………………..….……………………………..….. 6-11 Individual Modules …………….……………….……………………………………… 12-39 1 Year Limited Warranty ……………………………………………………….……..
Box Contents ! Module 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 ! ! Amplifier 4075 – Size: 12hp Module depth with ribbon cable attached: 39.7mm +12 / -12 Power Usage: 23mA, 30mA AMP – Size: 8hp Module depth with ribbon cable attached: 39.7mm 36mA, 12mA (+12 / -12) 3003 – Size: 12hp Module depth with ribbon cable attached: 39.
DIMENSIONS & POWER SPECIFICATIONS Mixer LEVELS – Size: 10hp Module depth with ribbon cable attached: 39.7mm 22mA (+12 / -12) ! Ringmod, Sample & Hold, Noise SCI FI – Size: 10hp 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.
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.
MODSTAR SEITO RISING Modstar Seito Rising 106 hp: MIDI 3 6hp, M (Multiple) 2hp, Oscillation (x2) 32hp, 4075 12hp, M 2hp, Levels 10hp, Sci-Fi 10hp, Shapers 12hp, Amp 8hp, LFO 2 6hp, Outs 6hp. Housed in a sleek and sturdy, carbon-fibre black MONOROCKET M6E case - a superbly well powered and constructed Eurorack enclosure.
Seito Rising Specifications ! • MIDI 3: Third generation extremely full-featured MIDI to CV • SCI FI: Ring Mod, White and Pink Noise, Sample and Hold converter “Classic Synth Toolbox,” with LFO and slewing control of S&H • MULTIPLE: (x2) Passive utility module with two independent • SHAPERS: Dual four stage envelope generator with independently sections of four linked jacks—splits signals into three copies adjustable ATTACK, DECAY, SUSTAIN, and RELEASE stages • OSCILLATION: (x2) Class-A, discrete,
! M6104 TECHNICAL DETAILS ! M6104 Specifications Dimensions: 2 rows / 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.
MODSTAR SENSEI ANALOG 9 !
! Sensei Analog Specifications MODSTAR SENSEI ANALOG 212hp Top Row: OSCILLATION (x3) 48hp, MULTIPLE 2hp, SEM 12hp, 4075 12hp, 5089 12hp, SE88 20hp; Bottom Row: BRAND PLATE 6hp, MIDI 3 6hp, MULT 2hp, LEVELS 10hp, SHAPERS 12hp, AMP 8hp, LFO2 6hp, MULT 2hp, SCI FI 10hp, MULT 2hp, LEVELS 10hp, SHAPERS 12hp, AMP 8hp, LFO2 6hp, OUTS 6hp.
! M6104 TECHNICAL DETAILS ! M6104 Specifications Dimensions: 2 rows / 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.
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 (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.
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 midrange power and depth.
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.
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 (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.
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 - 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 – 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.
! SEM Filter Module Description 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 Studio Electronics.
! SEM Filter Module - 2 Patch It Up Seven patch points: 1 V/O, FREQ CV 1, FREQ CV 2, RESO CV, INPUT, BP, LP-HP, and OUTPUT jack you in. ! 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.
OUTPUT – Audio output. SEM Filter Module - 3 ! * 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 SE88) can be ‘input driven’ to the cutout/cutoff/blackout point, for angry, aggressive unpredictability, and staggered, shell-shocked recovery.
! 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 (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.
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.
! SE88 Filter Module Description Our version of the boxy, Blade Runner-sweet and Boomstar-brash dual-mode CS80 filter, initially married to the Omega Series Synths, and then tucked-into the 'Stars, it now joins the 3u Modstar Collective. We've twisted and turned the SE88 to unflatten the earth, so to speak: the original CS-80 fed an HP filter into a LP filter, but with our CS80 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.
! 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 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 OUT. ! All Controls and Patch Points (arranged in order of FREQUENCY MODE 1 – Mode 1 filter frequency attenuator. 2/3 - 1/3 TRACK – Mode 1 keyboard control of frequency. FM IN – Master frequency modulation attenuverter.
LP/BP – Mode 2 Low-Pass/Band-Pass switch. OUTPUT – Mode 1 audio attenuator. M2 FM – Mode 2 frequency modulation attenuverter. OUTPUT – Mode 2 audio attenuator. 1 V/O – One volt per octave control voltage input. FM IN – Frequency modulation control voltage input. M1 FM – Mode 1 frequency 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.
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 harmless OpAmp smashing, for smashing good fun.
! 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 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 pass through; utilizing the 1-4 OUT removes channels 1-4 from the MIX 5/6 output. Handy indeed.
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.
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.
! Sci Fi Module - 2 Patch It Up Eight patch points: RM X IN, RM Y IN, GATE, SOURCE, RM OUT, WHITE, PINK, S & 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 & hold. WHITE – Adjusts the white noise level. PINK – Adjusts the pink noise level. RANGE – Adjusts the sample & hold depth or intensity.
Shapers Module 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.
! Shapers Module - 2 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.
LFO2 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, not the least of which is a near glacial speed at the lowest rate setting. ! LFO 1 is a triangle based low frequency oscillator that utilizes rate and symmetry controls to generate shifting waveforms.
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.
MIDI 3 Module Description The MIDI 3 is Pittsbutgh Modular's third generation extremely full-featured MIDI to CV converter. It includes a complete set of mono and duophonic midi response modes, assignable CC and dedicated velocity outputs, a feature rich clock source with tap tempo, midi and external gate clock dividers, and multiple arpeggiator responses. This module is deep.
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