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User Guide

Thank you for purchasing the AJH Synth FINALISER REQ module, which like all AJH Synth 

Modules, has been designed and handbuilt in the UK from the very highest quality components. 

We hope that it will help and inspire you towards creating some great music and soundscapes! 

Designed to be the last link in the Eurorack signal chain, a module that can apply parametric 

equalisation, maximiser / exciter and reverb to add that “finishing touch” to your Eurorack patch.

It is primarily a Mono in, Mono out or Mono In, Stereo out device that can apply Stereo reverb to 

Mono Source signals. It will also work as a Stereo IN / Stereo out module too, however in this case 

the Equaliser and Enhancer can only be applied to the Left audio channel.

The fully analogue four band Equaliser includes three paramentric equalisers for Low, Low Mid 

and High Mid ranges, and the High EQ has switchable shelving of either 2kHz or 5kHz.. The Low 

EQ also includes a useful shelving mode.

The Maximiser is a fully analogue circuit too, with low and high treatment bands which change 

the phase and amplitude relationships of the sound to add punch and harmonics and really bring 

the sound to life in the mix.

The Reverb engine is based on 20 year old DSP technology, harking back to the reverb units 

which were used extensively on many synth and EDM tracks a couple of decades ago.  It includes 

eight different effects and includes full control of reverb wet / dry mix, either manually or under 

CV control.

Module width is 18 HP of Eurorack space and it is compatible with standard Eurorack cases. The 

height of the panel is 128.5mm  and depth is 24mm . There are four mounting holes at the 

corners of the module and we provide 4 of M3 rack fixing screws along with a Eurorack 

compatible power cable.  Current consumption is 105mA from the +12V supply rail and 55mA 

from the -12V supply rail. 

                                                                                               

All AJHSynth modules are covered by a two year guarantee against  manufacturing defects.

Note:     

It is very important that the power supply ribbon cable is connected correctly, see the “adjustment and 

calibration” section for an illustration of the correct orientation.     

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Summary of Contents for FINALISER REQ

Page 1: ...y analogue circuit too with low and high treatment bands which change the phase and amplitude relationships of the sound to add punch and harmonics and really bring the sound to life in the mix The Reverb engine is based on 20 year old DSP technology harking back to the reverb units which were used extensively on many synth and EDM tracks a couple of decades ago It includes eight different effects...

Page 2: ...ic frequency range the LOW Enhancement can add extra punch to the bottom end without muddying up the midrange and adding HIGH Enhancement adds extra sparkle and prescence to the mix 3 High quality Stereo Reverb with eight preset reverb models We have selected eight old school style stereo reverbs that sound great with synthesiser patches with an quick and easy eight way selector switch and Wet Dry...

Page 3: ... The boost cut range is approx 25dB 5 LOW GAIN This control sets the boost or cut level for the LOW range parametric equaliser The boost cut range is approx 25dB 6 ENH ON Enhancer bypass switch the Left Audio signal is routed through the Enhancer when this switch is down with switch up the Enhancer is bypassed 7 EQ ON EQ bypass switch the Left Audio signal is routed through the EQ signal processor...

Page 4: ...ted all positions are a varying mix of wet and dry signals 13 ENH HIGH Controls the amount of high end ENHANCED signal that is is mixed with the dry signal The control range is quite large and at high settings it can easily overload the Reverb section which will be indicated by the PEAK LED 16 illuminating in this case the input signal level to the L MONO IN should be reduced until the PEAK LED is...

Page 5: ...e output of the Equaliser and Enhancer is fed to the Left input of the Reverb so in this example we have EQ and Enhancement on the Bass voice only and Stereo Reverb on both the Lead and Bass voices The Reverb amount is set with the Reverb control alternatively the Reverb wet drt mix can be automated by patching a positive control voltage to the REV CV input If the Finaliser becomes overloaded beca...

Page 6: ...Input of the Sonic XV Diode Ladder filter We are using 2 x DH ADSR Envelopes in regular ADSR Mode one to control the filter and the second controlling the VCA output against time If the Finaliser becomes overloaded because of the addition of high levels of EQ or Enhancement then the red Peak LED will illuminate and beyond this point distortion may occur this can be countered by reducing the signal...

Page 7: ... in Power consumption Positive rail 105 mA Negative rail 55mA L MONO Input RIGHT Input Expected signal level 10V p p centred around 0V Audio signals only DC signals are ignored Nominally 10V p p noise 25mV REV CV The accepted signal range is 0V to 5V Any voltages higher or lower than this will be capped to 0V or 5V so negative voltages are ignored Maximum permissible v oltage to this input is 12V ...

Page 8: ...urned for repair under warranty because the module has been incorrectly adjusted by users to correct this and bring the unit back to full working order full calibration will be required this is a fairly lengthy process and in this case will be a chargeable service Adjustment and Calibration If you need any help using this module or have any technical questions please feel free to contact us at sup...

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