Variable state filter pedal?

Started by niandra3, March 14, 2017, 01:23:28 AM

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niandra3

Hey all, long-time reader here but finally joined just now. I would like to build a state-variable LP/HP filter guitar pedal, ideally on 9v. Are there any designs already out there? I haven't had much luck. Basically am looking for a synth-style filter, with freq and resonance controls. Eventually would love to add an LFO. From my limited knowledge, the LM13700 looks like a good place to start (the datasheet has a 15v version). Any thoughts as to where I could look for inspiration?

thanks!

smallbearelec

I just received stock of a specialty chip designed for the synth market that might be of interest. It is expensive, but it does the job of a lot of otherwise separate components.

http://smallbear-electronics.mybigcommerce.com/cem3320-work-alike/

There is a link in the details to the maker's datasheet.

Regards
SD

niandra3

Quote from: smallbearelec on March 14, 2017, 01:52:30 AM
I just received stock of a specialty chip designed for the synth market that might be of interest. It is expensive, but it does the job of a lot of otherwise separate components.

http://smallbear-electronics.mybigcommerce.com/cem3320-work-alike/

There is a link in the details to the maker's datasheet.

Regards
SD

very cool. thanks!

Mark Hammer

Quote from: smallbearelec on March 14, 2017, 01:52:30 AM
I just received stock of a specialty chip designed for the synth market that might be of interest. It is expensive, but it does the job of a lot of otherwise separate components.

http://smallbear-electronics.mybigcommerce.com/cem3320-work-alike/

There is a link in the details to the maker's datasheet.

Regards
SD
Xvive brings back the MN3005.
The CEM3320 is revived.
The CEM3340 has also been revived.
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Quote from: Mark Hammer on March 14, 2017, 09:48:42 AM
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Can't wait to see the new haircut and the shoulder-pads, Mark.   ;D
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I should point out that the CEM3320, much like the SSM2040, can be configured as 4 allpass filter sections.  In other words, it can be a 4-stage phaser on a chip.

Joel, if you're reading this, a 3320 married to a microcontroller would be....AMAZING.

In the meantime, interested parties might want to take a look at the old CEM3320-based "Multiple Identity Filter" project that Craig Anderton published in Contemporary Keyboard magazine thirty-eight years ago. http://www.synthdiy.com/files/2002/MIF.pdf

tubegeek

There's a state-variable filter in the "Super Tone Control" in EPFM, also Anderton. I've built and used it, it's a useful item.
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