Electrix Filter Factory User Manual

English v1.1

THE ULTIMATE FILTER

CAUTION

ATTENTION: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated ìdangerous voltageî within the
productís enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.

The exclamation point within a equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the uset to the presence of importat
operating and maintenance (sevicing) instruction in
the literature accomanying the product.

INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSON

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read all the instructions before using the product.

2. Do not use this product near water - for example near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool,
or the like.

3. This product should be used only with a cart or stand that is
recommended by the manufacturer.

4. This product, either alone or in combination with an amplifier and
headphones or speakers, may be capable of producing sound levels that
could cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for long period of
time at high volume level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you
experience any hearing loss of ringing in the ears, you should consult
an audiologist.

5. The product should be located so that its location or position does
not interfere with its proper ventilation.

6. The product should be located away from heat sources such as
radiator, heat registers, or other products (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.

7. Clean only with a damp cloth. Before cleaning the unit, turn off the
power and unplug the power cord from the outlet.

8. The power supply cord of the product should be unplugged from the
wall outlet during lightning storms or when left unused for a long periods
of time.

9. Use only with attachments/accessories 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 dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

11. Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the

user maintenance instructions. All other servicing should be referred to
qualified service personnel.

This product may be equipped with a polarized line plug ( one blade wider than the other). This is a safety feature. If you

are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet, Do not defeat the

safety purpose of the plug.

For Polarized Line Plug:

Caution: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
Attention: POUR …VITER LES CHOCS …LECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE

DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JASQUí AU FOND.

IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE:

BLUE: NEUTRAL
BROWN: LIVE

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in you plug, proceed as follows.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
Under no circumstances must either of the above wires be connected to the earth terminal of the three pin plug.

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For the U.K.

INTRODUCTION

W

elcome to the world of Electrix. We would like to thank you for purchasing
FilterFactory, The Ultimate Stereo Resonant Filter for musicians, DJs, producers and
engineers. FilterFactory is unique in its ease of use and its focus on directly filtering a

range of input signals from turntables to CD’S to Synths.

FilterFactory’s digitally controlled Analog filters were modeled after VCF’s (Voltage Controlled
Filters) like those found in traditional Analog synthesizers. Use FilterFactory to re-mix your vinyl live.
Just insert your FilterFactory between the turntable and the mixer and add your own filter sweeps,
LFO’s and distorted signals to the mix. FilterFactory has a built in phono pre-amp, so you can plug
in your turntable directly. This setup allows you to cue the effect before it goes to the house by
using the cueing feature of your mixer. In the studio full MIDI implementation makes FilterFactory
the perfect recording tool. You can play the FilterFactory live and capture your performance in a
sequence.

FilterFactory’s unique future / retro case was designed to allow both desktop and rackmount
installation. This concept makes FilterFactory’s control surface perfect for live performance and
studio use.

" INSPECTION

In your Electrix box you should find:

• 1 Electrix FilterFactory

• 1 Manual

• 1 Rackmount kit

• 1 Warranty Card

• 1 EIC Power Cable (appropriate for your region)

If this is not the case then please call your local Electrix distributor, agent or dealer.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1 Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2 Understanding the Product

2.1 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.2 Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3 Performance Guide

3.1 Setups: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3.2 Artist Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

4 MIDI Applications

4.1 Recording Performances to a Sequencer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

4.2 MIDI Implementation Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

5 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

6 Safety & Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Français . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Deutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Español

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WHAT TO PLUG IN

Here’s the simplest way to get sound out of your
Electrix FilterFactory:

1.1

1. QUICK START

Plug in AC here.

Turn it on.

Use these line level outputs to connect to your

mixer or power amplifier.

Turn on the phono pre-amp.

Plug in your

turntable here.

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WHAT TO DO1.2

Distortion Gain

Resonance peak control

can go into self oscillation.

Momentary control kicks in the filter unless the

Single Shot control is engaged. When Single

Shot is on, this button will tyrigger modulation.

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Env Follow" adjusts filter frequency

according to the dynamics of the input signal

Adjusts the amount of mod

effect on the filter

Global Bypass

When engaged, the

momentary triggers the filter
mod for the number of cycles
set by the division control.

Use the momentary button to play the effect.

As you tap it, the effect will momentarily engage.
When you engage an effect block, the
momentary button switches its function and
mutes the effect.

OverridesTap Tempo

Operation linked to

Type setting. Low pass is

the standard synth setting

Distortion level can

be louder than the
program level if
desired.