VCF This is a 24dB lowpass / highpass with gain loss compensation for high Q. This one is basically derived from my 24dB VCF LP/HP which i build for my Next Generation Formant Elektor project. I just added the compensation circuitry from my Moog Ladder filter to compensate for the volume loss when Q is turned up. I have brought out all 4 filter stage outputs. Depending on your wiring you can use a switch to select between the outputs or/and bring all outputs out in parallel. The LP/HP switching is done with electronic switches on the PCB to avoid the problems (hum, noise…) of the wiring with a mechanical switch.
Specs and features
- 24dB voltage controlled low pass and high pass filter
- Switchable output 6dB, 12dB, 18dB, 24dB
- Volume loss compensation with high Q
- 10Vpp signal level
- Voltage controllable Q
- Voltage controlled lin and log timbre modulation
- Positive and negative ENV control with sign changer
- Runs on +/-15V and +/-12V (with minor resistor changes)
- Power consumption below 60 mA each rail
The documentation and the Gerber files for download can be found in my website.
Straight forward design. Four state variable filter cells are connected together in series, The output of each filter cell is brought out. There are a lot descriptions of those state variable filters out there. I feel no need to add another one. The resonance (Q) is voltage controlled with means of the OTA IC2OTA1 in the upper right corner (page 1). To compensate the volume loss when the resonance (Q) is turned up a second OTA (IC2OTA2) is used. This two OTA shares the same Iabc source. The amplification of this second OTA is increased when Q is going high and add volume to the output signal.
