Instruction Manual

Studio Electronics Boomstar Manual 11 Panels
5.2 Top Panel
5.2.1 SEM Controls
NOTCH Sweepsthe12dBltersettingfromlow-passtohigh-pass.The ON position enables
the BANDPASS ltermode,passingfrequencieswithinacertainrangeandrejecting,or
attenuating frequencies outside that range.
5.2.2 SE80 and 700 Controls
The FREQ knobsetsthehi-passlter(cuto)frequency:thegreaterthevalue,thefewerlow
frequencies pass through.
The RESONANCE knobsetsthelterresonance.Theresonance,or“Q”emphasizes,orboosts
thecutofrequencyregion,andmakesthepresenceofharmonicsmoreapparent.
5.2.3 Patch Points - Modular Synthesis Control—Anti-MIDI
5.2.3.1
Control Voltage Input: External sources for control would include Modular synthesizers, and step
sequencers;onevoltperoctaveisthevoltagespecication.
5.2.3.2
GateInput:ExternalGateInput;a+5voltagesourceisrequiredtoopenthevoltagecontrolledamplier—
thealternativetoMIDInoteonando.
5.2.3.3
VoltageControlledFilterFrequencyModulationInput:Useanexternalcontrolvoltagetomodulatethe
lterfrequency;modulationintheaudiorangeresultsinamorecomplexwaveform.
5.2.3.4
VoltageControlledAmplierAmplitudeModulation:Useacontrolvoltagetoexternallymodulate
Amplieramplitudeforleveladjustmentsandtremeloeects.
5.2.3.5
OscillatorOutput:Combinedpre-lteraudiooutputofoscillator1andoscillator.Toneispre-amplier
andthereforeconstant.SendthissignaltoyourDAWormixeranduseliberallyorsparingly.Thepurity,
clarity and transparency of all frequencies concerned are quite apparent and lovely.