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Boomstar Modular Sci Fi

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Overview

Ring modulation in a modular synth component.

SCI FI is a vintage-inspired ring modulation device. The SCI FI's 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.

SCI FI is getting better all the time with its companion LFO FREQ (low frequency oscillator), true analog PINK, and digital WHITE noise, S & H—a true sample and hold generator, with RANGE control, and LAG generator—a slew limiter that evens out changes in audio or modulation signals. This module is every bit as creamy sounding as it is electrically charged.

Potentiometer Potential
Six attenuation pots: RING MOD, LFO FREQ, WHITE, PINK, RANGE, and LAG.

Patch it Up
Seven patch points: RM X IN, RM Y IN, GATE, SOURCE, RM OUT, WHITE, PINK, and S & H OUT.

Features

All Controls and Patch Points

RING MOD – Adjusts the ring mod depth.
LFO FREQ – Adjusts the rate of the sample & hold.
WHITE – Adjusts the white noise level.
PINK – Adjusts the pink noise level.
RANGE – Adjusts the sample & hold depth or intensity.
LAG – Adjusts the sample and hold lag or slew limiting (glide): in the circuit after the sample & hold and 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 & hold.
SOURCE – External audio input for sample & hold.
RM OUT – Ring Mod output.
WHITE – White noise output.
PINK – Pink noise output—the pink noise is normaled to the source input of the sample & hold.
S & H OUT – Sample & hold output.

Vitals

Size - 10hp
Depth - 39.7mm with ribbon cable attached
Power Usage - 48mA, 41mA (+12 / -12)

Ring modulation is not a sound you lean on all the time, but its charm is undeniable, that is if you appreciate short-circuiting alien robots fighting their way out of a soldered-shut trash can. Order today!

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Boomstar Modular Sci Fi

Ring modulation in a modular synth component.

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