The Studio Electronics Filter Module VCF 3003 TB303 is a voltage controlled discrete analogue 18 dB/oct ladder low-pass filter, employing hand-matched transistors. The 3003 filter is a voltage controlled, discrete analog 18 db/oct ladder low-pass filter, employing hand-matched transistors. Drop the FREQUENCY knob to 0 and things get pretty dull; swing it back up and those "Transistor Bass” highs come crashing through the gate. The 3003's RESONANCE circuit at max will sing out more than the TB’s signature chirping in a fun, bubbly, if washy, poorer relation, Mini “clone-ish" way. You can use this tastefully, or throw moderation to the wind for overwhelming chirp force.
The 3003 filter has the most gentle sonic touch of its partners in the Boomstar fold, but nevertheless is quite capable of shaping a precise, very dynamic tone. Whether or not this STUDIO ELECTRONICS filter is filling its traditional baseline boxing niche, driving a harsh, liquid, acid-like tone, a softer more rubber-bandy SH-101-ish voice, or out of the bass range altogether, leading the way, all is within easy reach of this surprisingly warm and versatile VCF. The Modstar 3003 can be distinctly vocal at times, especially when one is willing to put grittier, more distorted desires aside. Three attenuverter and four attenuation pots control the FREQUENCY, RESONANCE, FREQ CV 1, RESO CV, FREQ CV 2, INPUT and OUTPUT, delivering smooth, detailed, and complex expression.
The main features of the Studio Electronics Filter Module VCF 3003 TB303 include: