Studio Electronics’ version of the boxy, Blade Runner-sweet and Boomstar-brash dual mode CS80 filter, initially married to the Omega Series Synths, and then tucked-in the 'Stars, now joins the Modstar Collective. We've twisted and turned the SE88 to unflatten the earth, so to speak; the original CS80 fed a HP filter into a LP filter, but with the SE88 your can select MODE 1's HP or BR to feed MODE 2's LP or BP, or patch it to reverse that pleasant path. The audio signal is completely controllable with input and output levels for each filter. Cherish and respect your filter's input gain stages, for a smooth yet often brassy sound—shed your mercy to strike hard for boiling, snarling bite, even to the blackout/cutout point; then and only then, uniquely blend mode settings for the filter family values you revere.
To get things merrily modulating, each filter employs attenuverters for frequency and resonance experimentation and decimation. While the SE88 does not self oscillate (Yamaha's creation didn't either), we did amp up the resonance level for full-throttle squelching. An additional master FM (frequency modulation) attenuverter-controlled level can feed both filters (when hungry enough) simultaneously, and tracking switches allow for individual keyboard response for each of the contrasting and complimentary filter modes.
Patch it Up
Ten patch points: 1 V/O, FM IN, M1 FM, M2 FM, M1 RES CV, M2 RES CV, M1 IN, M1 OUT,
M2 IN, M2 OUT.
All Controls and Patch Points
FREQUENCY MODE 1 – Adjusts the frequency, or cutoff of Mode 1.
2/3 - 1/3 TRACK - Toggles tracking options for Mode 1.
FM IN - Adjusts the master frequency modulation input.
FULL - HALF TRACK - Toggles tracking options for Mode 2.
FREQUENCY MODE 2 - Adjusts the frequency, or cutoff of Mode 2.
RESONANCE – Adjusts the resonance of Mode 1's filter.
M1 FM - Adjusts Mode 1's frequency modulation.
RESONANCE – Adjusts the resonance of the Mode 2's filter.
HP / BR - Toggles the High-Pass and Band-Reject option.
M1 RES CV – Adjusts Mode 1's resonance control voltage.
M2 RES CV – Adjusts Mode 2's resonance control voltage.
INPUT – Adjusts the master audio input.
M2 FM – Adjusts Mode 2's frequency modulation.
OUTPUT – Adjust the audio output.
1 V/O – One volt per octave control voltage input.
FM IN – Master frequency modulation input.
M1 FM – Mode 1 frequency modulation input.
M2 FM – Mode 2 frequency modulation input.
M1 RES CV – Mode 1 resonance control voltage input.
M2 RES CV – Mode 2 resonance control voltage input.
M1 IN – Mode 1 input.
LEVEL – Level control for Mode 1.
M1 OUT – Mode 1 output.
M2 IN – Mode 2 input.
LEVEL – Level control for Mode 2.
M2 OUT – Mode 2 output.
Vitals
Size - 20hp
Depth - 39.7mm with ribbon cable attached
Power Usage - 42mA (+12 / -12)
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK it's normally around £4 for order values under £150, and free above that. Shipping to mainland EU is typically between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of Parcelforce, DPD, Royal Mail and UPS for the UK, and for international orders it's either Royal Mail, UPS, DHL or FedEx depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 15:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes FedEx or UPS may come a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Shipping times
Since April 2020 the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer.
There is absolutely nothing we can do about this unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Saturday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 15:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday delivery (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). The success rate with DPD is about 95% so it's worth a punt most of the time. Please note that if you select Saturday shipping on an order placed earlier in the week, we'll wait until Friday to ship it.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
Product Overview
Studio Electronics’ version of the boxy, Blade Runner-sweet and Boomstar-brash dual mode CS80 filter, initially married to the Omega Series Synths, and then tucked-in the 'Stars, now joins the Modstar Collective. We've twisted and turned the SE88 to unflatten the earth, so to speak; the original CS80 fed a HP filter into a LP filter, but with the SE88 your can select MODE 1's HP or BR to feed MODE 2's LP or BP, or patch it to reverse that pleasant path. The audio signal is completely controllable with input and output levels for each filter. Cherish and respect your filter's input gain stages, for a smooth yet often brassy sound—shed your mercy to strike hard for boiling, snarling bite, even to the blackout/cutout point; then and only then, uniquely blend mode settings for the filter family values you revere.
To get things merrily modulating, each filter employs attenuverters for frequency and resonance experimentation and decimation. While the SE88 does not self oscillate (Yamaha's creation didn't either), we did amp up the resonance level for full-throttle squelching. An additional master FM (frequency modulation) attenuverter-controlled level can feed both filters (when hungry enough) simultaneously, and tracking switches allow for individual keyboard response for each of the contrasting and complimentary filter modes.
Patch it Up
Ten patch points: 1 V/O, FM IN, M1 FM, M2 FM, M1 RES CV, M2 RES CV, M1 IN, M1 OUT,
M2 IN, M2 OUT.
All Controls and Patch Points
FREQUENCY MODE 1 – Adjusts the frequency, or cutoff of Mode 1.
2/3 - 1/3 TRACK - Toggles tracking options for Mode 1.
FM IN - Adjusts the master frequency modulation input.
FULL - HALF TRACK - Toggles tracking options for Mode 2.
FREQUENCY MODE 2 - Adjusts the frequency, or cutoff of Mode 2.
RESONANCE – Adjusts the resonance of Mode 1's filter.
M1 FM - Adjusts Mode 1's frequency modulation.
RESONANCE – Adjusts the resonance of the Mode 2's filter.
HP / BR - Toggles the High-Pass and Band-Reject option.
M1 RES CV – Adjusts Mode 1's resonance control voltage.
M2 RES CV – Adjusts Mode 2's resonance control voltage.
INPUT – Adjusts the master audio input.
M2 FM – Adjusts Mode 2's frequency modulation.
OUTPUT – Adjust the audio output.
1 V/O – One volt per octave control voltage input.
FM IN – Master frequency modulation input.
M1 FM – Mode 1 frequency modulation input.
M2 FM – Mode 2 frequency modulation input.
M1 RES CV – Mode 1 resonance control voltage input.
M2 RES CV – Mode 2 resonance control voltage input.
M1 IN – Mode 1 input.
LEVEL – Level control for Mode 1.
M1 OUT – Mode 1 output.
M2 IN – Mode 2 input.
LEVEL – Level control for Mode 2.
M2 OUT – Mode 2 output.
Vitals
Size - 20hp
Depth - 39.7mm with ribbon cable attached
Power Usage - 42mA (+12 / -12)
Technical Specs
Shipping Details
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK it's normally around £4 for order values under £150, and free above that. Shipping to mainland EU is typically between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of Parcelforce, DPD, Royal Mail and UPS for the UK, and for international orders it's either Royal Mail, UPS, DHL or FedEx depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 15:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes FedEx or UPS may come a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Shipping times
Since April 2020 the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer.
There is absolutely nothing we can do about this unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Saturday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 15:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday delivery (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). The success rate with DPD is about 95% so it's worth a punt most of the time. Please note that if you select Saturday shipping on an order placed earlier in the week, we'll wait until Friday to ship it.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
