Studio Electronics Boomstar 4072 MKII with USA 1970s Filter

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Pristine build, old-school sound

Great, thick analog sound in a portable desktop box. Studio Electronic's Boomstar 4072 MKII combines old-school analog with one of the most iconic synth filters in history. Satisfy your curiosity for endless tweaking and customisation, without the need of rewiring countless individual modules. Or expand your existing modular setup using the modulation and external inputs to craft something truly unique. Whatever your preference, the Boomstar will play flawlessly via MIDI or CV and is built with hand-matched, discrete components for maximum sound quality and longevity. 

Aesthetic and under-the-hood changes bring the Boomstar's iconic design into 2018. The Boomstar MKII has increased dynamic range and headroom, while optimising circuitry for an improved, purer tone. Whether it's centre stage, a grungy bass line or fattening up a mix, the Boomstar brings that classic analog sound to your music. 

Classic ARP 2600 filter

Lifted directly from ARP's classic synthesizer, the four-pole 24dB/octave filter has a distinctive resonant character that you've heard countless times before. Artists including David Bowie and Frank Zappa used ARP 2600 synths - now you can faithfully reproduce the 70s sound. For premium quality, the Boomstar ARP 2600 filter has been crafted using completely discrete, through-the-hole circuity and hand-matched transistors. Studio Electronics has even corrected the notorious 12kHz miscalculation of ARP's initial design, providing a full frequency range without compromise. 

Two analog oscillators and a versatile LFO

Quality synthesis begins with a premium sound source. The Boomstar's two oscillators (VCOs) have been designed to produce a thick, pure sound quality. With VCO1, you can combine up to three waveforms simultaneously to produce a lavish sound with huge harmonics. Wave shapes include triangle/sawtooth, sine/square, and sub-octave. Thicken the effect with VCO2, which includes a fine tuning knob and oscillator sync to add extra musical details. To boost your sound's character, the Boomstar's powerful low frequency oscillator (LFO) provides nine unique wave shapes. Easily affect the filter and envelope - or control each VCO's modulation individually - for evolving and organic sounds.

The Boomstar's two ADSR (attack, decay, sustain, release) envelopes give you extensive customisation over your sound's dynamic contours. Go into to detail with invert, loop, drone and master modes to refine the tone. If the legendary filter and top-quality envelopes aren't already enough for you, the Boomstar also includes an oscillator XMOD, Ring Mod, and White Noise Generator for extreme special effects.

Flexible and expandable

Chain multiple units together to create your own analog polysynth. Or easily integrate your existing modular gear. The Boomstar MKII includes jack inputs for Control Voltage, Gate, Filter Frequency Modulation, Amplifier Modulation, and External Audio. Alternatively, harness the pure tone of the Boomstar's premium oscillators with the OSC Out jack.

For the MKII, Studio Electronics has given the Boomstar a brand new facelift. Control functions are now better clarified and different coloured knobs help you perform under stage lighting, giving you absolute control when crafting your custom sound. The sturdy steel chassis protects the Boomstar's inner workings, reflecting the iconic durability of classic premium synthesizers. With its beautiful one-off handcrafted wooden ends, it looks great as a permanent feature in the studio.

About Studio Electronics

Since 1981, Studio Electronics has produced premium analog synthesizers for the most discerning musicians. Loved by artists and producers alike, Studio Electronics continues to reinvent synthesizer design with vibrant new designs. The tell-tale thick analog sound is achieved by using discrete circuitry and individually hand-matched transistors. Each synthesizer is built for unparalleled sound quality and professional durability.

Features

• Two discrete oscillators, with four different waveforms and sub extension
• XMOD, ring modulator and white noise generator for special effects
• Versatile LFO with nine unique waveform shapes
• Expand your existing modular setup, with patch inputs and oscillator output
• Two hardware ADSR envelopes
• CV and MIDI in
• Classic ARP 2600 filter

Specifications

• Power: Mains Adapter
• Oscillators: Oscillator 1, Oscillator 2, LFO
• Filter: Classic ARP 2600 filter
• Inputs: CV, gate, filter frequency modulation, amplifier modulation, external signal, MIDI
• Outputs: MIDI, oscillator, 1/4" jack main out
• Controls: Rotary knobs, switches