Electrix FilterQueen Owner'S Manual Download Page 5

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Welcome to Electrix!  We would like to thank you for purchasing
Filter Queen, by far the best 'bang for the buck' in Analog High
Order Filters.  Filter Queen represents an entirely new concept in
musical electronics, unique in both its ‘hands on’ ease of use and
‘retro-futuristic’ design.

Filter Queen can directly process a wide range of input signal
sources from vinyl to CDs, as well as synthesizers, samplers, gui-
tars, or just about anything else in your rig.

Filter Queen’s digitally controlled Analog filters are modeled after
VCF’s (Voltage Controlled Filters) like those found in traditional
Analog synthesizers. Use the Filter Queen to 'filter sweep' across
the instruments in a mix, or choose a particular instrument or fre-
quency range in the mix to 'highlight and tweak' or 'search and dis-
tort.'  The Filter Queen will put realtime control of your sound
back into your hands.

A New Dimension in FX!

Filter Queen is part of a new series of remix tools from Electrix
called the ‘Mods.’ Like the Modular Synthesizers of the 60’s and
70’s, multiple ‘Electrix Mods’ can be racked together to create a
‘hands on’ effects monster.

Filter Queen’s unique industrial design allows it to be used in a 10"
rack mount or as a desktop tool. We’ve even included a joiner

plate to connect two Mod products together to fit in a 19" rack.  

The ultra-smooth feel of the knobs and gold plated switch contacts
put the 'Electrix Mods' processors in a class of their own.  They are
'Effects Instruments' that have been designed to be 'played live' on
stage and in the studio.  Check out the shape! 

For maximum flexibility, connect Filter Queen to other members
of the Electrix Mods family.  For example, EQ Killer is a great
sounding 'Band Kill' box.  The EQ Killer allows you to cut or isolate
the bass, mids, or highs in a track. For even more dramatic effects,
isolated bands are sent to an effects loop - so while the unaffected
bass keep pounding you can put effects on everything else in the
mix - a new song with the flick of your wrist!  Also, check out the
Electrix MO-FX for distortion, flanging and delay, or the Electrix
Warp Factory for vocal effects and vocoding.

We want to know what YOU think about the future of Remix, and
we would also like to hear what you can do with Electrix gear.
Please send your DATs, CDs, MDs, vinyl or cassettes to us at the
address on the back page of this manual. 

Want to find out more about the Mods or other Electrix products?
Check out our Web site at: http://www.electrixpro.com.  
Again, thanks for purchasing Filter Queen.  Now get ‘Hands On’
and get creative!

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Summary of Contents for FilterQueen

Page 1: ...Stereo Vintage Filter Owner s Manual English V1 0 ...

Page 2: ...ssories specified by the manufacturer 10 The product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or B Objects have fallen or liquids has been spilled into the product or C The product has been exposed to rain or D The product does not appear to be operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or E The product has been dr...

Page 3: ...ish 3 T Ta ab bl le e o of f C Co on nt te en nt ts s Inventory INSPECTION The uniquely styled Electrix carton should contain Electrix Filter Queen Warranty Card Filter Queen User Manual Power Transformer as appropriate for your region Rackmount kit shipped attached to product Electrix Joiner Plate joins two Mods together Note If any of the above are missing please inform your local Electrix distr...

Page 4: ...S Se et tt ti in ng gs s T Te em mp pl la at te e Title Session Date Artist Description ...

Page 5: ...0 rack mount or as a desktop tool We ve even included a joiner plate to connect two Mod products together to fit in a 19 rack The ultra smooth feel of the knobs and gold plated switch contacts put the Electrix Mods processors in a class of their own They are Effects Instruments that have been designed to be played live on stage and in the studio Check out the shape For maximum flexibility connect ...

Page 6: ...elect phono or line input level Select 2 pole stereo or 4 pole mono with this mode switch Use these line level outputs to connect to the mixer or power amplifier Connect a Momentary footswitch to disengage the filter here Connect audio inputs here Here is the simplest way to pass audio signals through Filter Queen and create effects ...

Page 7: ...es its function and mutes the effect The ENV Follower adjusts the filter fre quency according to the dynamics of the input signal Release increases the decay rate of the ENV Follower Depth sets the amount the ENV Follower will effect the Filter Frequency Band limits the frequency range of the ENV Follower detector Use this to focus the ENV follower in on a specific instrument The LFO can automatic...

Page 8: ... rep resented by 3 LED for High Mid and Low The combinations are All bands High Mid Low Low High Low Mid High Mid Note Every time the Band button is pressed Filter Queen will cycle to the next combination However at any point in the cycle the Band button can be held down for 300ms and it will return directly to All bands Filter Frequency Sets the cutoff frequency of the stereo fil ter Use it in co...

Page 9: ...a boost it puts a notch in your signal essential ly killing a narrow frequency band This effect often sounds like talking through a pipe For a more dramatic Notch Filter effect use turn the Resonance con trol all the way counter clockwise into negative Resonance to increase the depth of the notch and the distinctiveness of the effect It will also create unique sweeping sounds that are similar to a...

Page 10: ...veforms Sawtooth Inverse Sawtooth Triangle Square Wave and Random If you increase the LFO depth and turn the LFO speed up a bit you will be able to hear their effect on your frequency setting The Square Waveform is great for gating effects while the triangle is better for long slow sweeps LFO Depth This controls the amount the LFO changes the filter frequency LFO Speed LFO Speed controls the perio...

Page 11: ...terms it is defined as a 12dB octave filter A 4 pole or 24dB octave filter will give you a much steeper filter response that will sound more pronounced 4 pole mono is especially appropriate for effecting electric guitar and bass RCA Stereo Outputs The RCA output level is nominally 4 dBu 1 4 Outputs This output produces an unbalanced 4dBu signal Phono Line Switch This switches the RCA inputs to acc...

Page 12: ...etup the effected signal can be cued on the mixer while other sources are playing P Pe er rf fo or rm ma an nc ce e G Gu ui id de e Set up 2 Mixer Insert The Filter Queen can be inserted into a console s channel or bus insert just like any other outboard EQ or compressor This setup makes for easy repatching and allows you to quickly audition the effect that Filter Queen will have on any number of ...

Page 13: ...ds and return capabilities All sources are connected directly to the mixer channel inputs Filter Queen is fed its signals from the mixer s aux sends This setup allows any or all of your sound sources to be processed through Filter Queen at any time The mix control on Filter Queen should be set to 100 wet so that the dry source signal is only heard through the mixer MAIN OUT R MAIN OUT L AUX SEND 2...

Page 14: ...se this setup only after you have explored all the sonic possibilities of Filter Queen because cueing is not possible Bringing in the effect gradually with Filter Queen s mix control and doing any adjust ments from there can minimize the cueing limitation P Pe er rf fo or rm ma an nc ce e G Gu ui id de e ...

Page 15: ... Here s how it s done Frequency Knob 20 Type Notch Resonance Knob 2 0 ENV Follower Depth Off ENV Follower Release 0 Waveform Triangle LFO Depth 10 LFO Speed Experiment slow is good medium warble is nice too Effect Mix 100 Frequency Knob 115 Type Low Pass Resonance Knob 4 ENV Depth 6 ENV Release 35 Band Low Mid Effect Mix To taste Playing with the ENV Follower Depth and Frequency knobs will customi...

Page 16: ...ar across the room 12V version to follow Note when using Filter Queen with a guitar or a bass amp be sure to insert the Filter Queen into the amplifier s Effects loop This will give Filter queen the appropriate levels to function properly It is recommended that Filter Queen not be connected between a guitar and an amplifier it should always be connected to an amplifier via its effects loop Frequen...

Page 17: ...KΩ 47KΩ 47KΩ OUTPUT OUTPUTS Connectors 1 4 Line RCA RCA Impedance 1KΩ 1KΩ 1KΩ Max Output Level 18 dBu 18dBu 18 dBu PERFORMANCE 1 4 PHONO RCA Dynamic Range 90db 75db 90db THD 0 3 0 3 0 3 Frequency Response 10Hz 20 0kHz 10Hz 20 0kHz 10Hz 20 0kHz POWER CONSUMPTION 16 watts VOLTAGE FREQUENCY 100 V 50 60 Hz 120 V 60 Hz 230 V 50 Hz 240 V 50 Hz USE ONLY WITH ELECTRIX POWER SUPPLY MODEL TFR0028 ...

Page 18: ... Communications Commission helpful How to identify and Resolve Radio TV interference Problems This booklet is available from the US Government Printing Office Washington DC 20402 USA Stock No 004 000 0034 4 Caution You are cautioned that any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your warranty For the customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all re...

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