Electrix Filter Queen User Manual

English V1.0

Stereo Vintage Filter Owner’s Manual

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ATTENTION:
WARNING:

SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated ‘dangerous voltage’
within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to con­stitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (sevicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 obso-

lete outlet, Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug.

For Polarized Line Plug:

For the USA

For Canada

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:

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond
with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your 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.

BLUE: NEUTRAL
BROWN: LIVE

Double Insulation: When servicing use only identical replacement parts.

For the U.K.

1. Read all the instructions before using the product.

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

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 volumeor at an uncomfortable level. If
you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult an audiologist.

5. This product should be located with sufficient air space for proper ventilation.

6. The product should be located away from heat sources such as
radiators, 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 what has been described in the user mainte-

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

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

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

What to Connect Where . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

A First Look at the Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Understanding the Filter Queen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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

Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Performance Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

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

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Saftey & Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

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 distributor, agent or dealer immediately.

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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, gui­tars, 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 fre­quency range in the mix to 'highlight and tweak' or 'search and dis­tort.' 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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Here is the simplest way to pass audio signals through Filter Queen and create effects:

Connect the Power Transformer here.

Connect a Momentary footswitch
to disengage the filter here.

Select 2 pole stereo or 4-pole
mono with this mode switch.

Connect audio inputs here.

Select phono or line input
level.

Use these line level outputs to connect to the mixer
or power amplifier.