The Star Song from AMP is not just a sequencer; it’s a portal to uncharted sonic territories. This innovative instrument employs a captivating rotating disc, a mesmerizing visual element that also serves as the heart of its programming. Instead of traditional buttons or interfaces, Star Song utilizes rings on the disc, which you can customize with tape or markers to carve out your rhythmic and melodic pathways.
Imagine sculpting sound with your hands, physically defining the beats and notes. Star Song’s six outer rings are dedicated to precisely triggering gates and notes, while an inner ring grants you real-time command over its internal filter’s cutoff frequency. Paired with its minimalist yet potent built-in pulsewave synthesizer, Star Song empowers you to conjure intricate rhythms and evolving melodies, all while dynamically shaping the timbre with its integrated bandpass filter.
The three outermost rings are your melodic palette, offering eight distinct, tunable intervals, adjustable via trim pots discreetly placed on the device’s side. The subsequent three inner rings manage octave divisions, expanding your sonic range. Finally, the innermost ring puts filter control at your fingertips, allowing for expressive sweeps and resonant textures from the internal synth voice.
For those who crave deeper integration with modular setups, the optional AMP Wave Expander unlocks Star Song’s true potential. Seamlessly interface with your Eurorack or other modular systems, leveraging the disc’s rings to program gates and finely-tuned analog control voltages. Remarkably, the tuning remains independently controllable from Star Song’s internal voice, offering unparalleled flexibility. With the Wave Expander, you gain access to six Gate outputs, a dedicated CV output, and a quartet of raw, un-gated pulse waves – a treasure trove of sonic building blocks for your modular explorations.
Navigating the Star Song is an intuitive tactile experience. Two touch plates provide direct control over the disc’s direction and start/stop functions, while a central knob governs the tempo. For those who prefer external modulation, dedicated 3.5mm input jacks await. Inject dynamic speed variations with an external oscillator or manipulate direction with a gate signal, pushing the boundaries of sequenced sound. And because inspiration knows no bounds, extra discs are available, allowing you to archive your sonic masterpieces and embark on new rhythmic voyages.
The Star Song transcends the realm of conventional sequencers. It’s a statement piece, a conversation starter, and a wellspring of creative inspiration. Prepare to captivate both eyes and ears with the mesmerizing rhythms and unique sonic character of the AMP Star Song.
Star Song Features:
- Disc-Powered Sequencing Innovation: Experience a truly unique approach to rhythm and melody creation.
- Analog Programming at Your Fingertips: Physically program sequences by blacking out segments on the disc’s rings.
- Versatile Ring Configuration: 6 outer rings for gates/notes, 1 inner ring dedicated to internal bandpass filter cutoff frequency modulation.
- Integrated Pulsewave Synthesizer: Craft sounds with a built-in quasi-monophonic pulsewave synth, featuring 8 tunable notes across three octaves.
- Intuitive Hands-On Control: Dedicated controls for start/stop, speed, and direction.
- External Modulation Capabilities: Expand sonic possibilities with external oscillator control of speed and gate control of direction.
- Wave Expander Compatibility: Seamlessly integrates with modular systems via the optional Wave Expander.
- Archival and Expandable: Extra discs available separately for storing sequences and expanding your sonic library.
