Strymon StarLab
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Strymon
StarLab
Product Info
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The StarLab is a seriously creative reverb module. It’s fantastic for sound designers and experimental musicians wanting to sculpt immersive, evolving soundscapes with the unique Karplus string engine and extensive modulation options. It’s a premium-priced investment, but the sonic possibilities are truly expansive.
Product Description
- Strymon StarLab
- Reverb Eurorack module
- Three selectable reverb types for a variety of ambient textures
- Four octaves of Karplus string synthesis with attenuation control for string/verb
- LFO section: different waveforms to modulate delay time
- reverb size or filter
- Filter section with 4-pole 24dB/octave low-pass filter with variable resonance
- Harmonics section to expand the sound spectrum of the reverb
- Adjustable shimmer for additional +/- 1 octave pitch shift of the reverb
- Mica for dynamic amplification of overtones
- Adjustable size of the reverb core - increasing or decreasing the space for reflections
- allowing control of the pitch of the regenerating reverb
- Infinite freezes the input signal before the reverb tank
- Stereo inputs and extensive CV control of parameters
- Independent wet and DRY level controls
- Access to four presets from the front panel
- USB port on the rear panel (firmware updates)
- 4-Bit 96kHz A/D and D/A converters
- Analogue dry signal is not converted
- Current consumption: 210 mA (+12 V) / 210 mA (-12 V)
- Width: 28 HP
- Depth: 41 mm
PROS
- • Karplus string synthesis offers uniquely organic, evolving textures.
- • Harmonics section adds surprising depth and complexity to reverb tails.
- • Extensive CV control allows for intricate, performance-driven soundscapes.
- • Strymon's build quality ensures robust operation and long-term reliability.
CONS
- • The feature set, while deep, presents a significant learning curve for beginners.
- • Limited reverb algorithms compared to dedicated hardware units.
- • Power draw, typical for complex Eurorack modules, can strain power supplies.
Product Video
Key Features
Effect Type
Reverb & Karplus String Synthesis
Controls
Knobs, Buttons, CV Inputs, Select Switches
HP Width
8 HP
Depth
1.75 in
Power Draw
400mA
CV Inputs
8 (Assignable)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a simplified, integrated approach, offering a unique, evolving string-like texture blended directly with the reverb – less precise than a dedicated synth, but more atmospheric.
It's adjustable, ranging from a subtle, shimmering halo to a very noticeable octave shift, providing a wide range of tonal possibilities.
The CV routing is quite deep, allowing for intricate modulation patterns, but the interface is relatively intuitive given the complexity, though some experimentation is required.
