Vutron V

Based on: Amount of parts: Enclosure type:

Mutron Micro V Average, total 44 components 1590b/125b
Effect type: Technology: Get your board at:
Envelope Filter LM13700 Vutron V
Build difficult: Power consumption: Get your kit at:
Average 9V Das Musikding (Europe)

Project overview:

Envelope filter based on Mutron Micro V fully moded into a more versatile and easy to build pedal.
Fully responsive to your pick attack.

Including additional Attack and Decay controls for the envelope response. Featuring an LM13700 in
replace of the unobtainable CA3080 in the original circuit.

9V GND
1

D1
C1

ATTACK

DECAY

R1
C2

R3
IC1
C9

R2
R12
1

R11 Q1

D3 Q3

1 D2 R13
RANGE C8
R8 R15
R10
R14
Q2
C5

C10
1458

C4 C11
HI/LO

R7 R16
R6 R9 R17
R5 C7 C12
S OL DE R

R4 R18
GND

C6
CLR
C3
CTRL GND OUT C13

IN GND
LED

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Index
1. Project overview 6. Build Notes
2. Index, Introduction & Controls 7. Schematic
3. Bills of Materials, BOM 8. Wiring Diagram
4. Shopping Lists 9. Drill Template
5. Components Recommendations 10. Licensing and Usage

Introduction
The Vutron V is a modern take on the envelope-controlled filter device designed combining the simplicity
of the Mu-tron V with the capability and versatility of the Mu-tron III.

For this circuit we have included Decay and Attack control to allow a wide range of effects suitable for a
funky bass guitar, a screaming lead guitar, or anything in between – including electric keyboards and
electrified wind instruments.

Also we have replaced the unobtainable CA3080 for a much easy to source LM13700 (the same one you
might have use for compressors such as Sea Lion, or the Master Phaser) without any tonal impact.

This compact design its suitable for 1590b or a 125b enclosure.

Without a doubt this pedal will deliver all touch-controlled wah effect (autowah) you always wanted and
more! This is definetly a must try if you are interested in getting crazy psychedelic sounds out of your
amp!

Controls
 Range: Controls the intensity of the envelope dynamics generated by your pick attack. Fully clock
wise, the greatest the sensitivity.
 Attack: This pot works in direct relation with the Range knob, allowing you to set the fine
adjustments on the attack of your pick.
 Decay: With this knob you can control how long it takes to the envelope to sweep the filter. Higher
settings will give you a longer decay time.
 HI/LO: This toggle controls the range of the filter that’s swept.

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Bill of materials
Resistors Electrolytics Capacitors
Part Value C1 100u
CLR 4k7 C2 100u
R1 22k C5 4.7u
R2 33k C9 4.7u
R3 100k C13 10u
R4 1M
R5 100k
Potentiometers
R6 100k
Part Value
R7 10k
ATTACK B2k
R8 15k
DECAY** B100k
R9 330R
RANGE B1M
R10 330R
R11 22k
R12 220R IC
R13 10k IC1 LM13700N
R14 1M IC2 LM1458
R15 4k7
R16 47k
Transistors
R17 6K8
Part Value
R18 22k
Q1 2N5089
Q2 2N5089
Capacitors Q3 2N5087
Part Value
C3 100nf
Switches
C4 100pf
HI/LO DPDT ON-ON
C6 33nf
C7 47nf
C8 68nf Diodes
C10 2n2 Part Value
C11 1n8 D1 1N5817
C12 2n2 D2 1N914*
D3 1N914*
LED 3mm LED

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Shopping list
Resistors Potentiometers
Qty Value Parts Qty Value Parts
3 100k R3, R5, R6 1 B100k DECAY
2 10k R7, R13 1 B1M RANGE
1 15k R8 1 B2k ATTACK
2 1M R4, R14
1 220R R12
IC
3 22k R1, R11, R18
Qty Value Parts
2 330R R9, R10
1 LM13700N IC1
1 33k R2
1 LM1458 IC2
1 47k R16
2 4k7 CLR, R15
1 6K8 R17 Transistors
Qty Value Parts
1 2N5087 Q3
Capacitors
2 2N5089 Q1, Q2
Qty Value Parts
1 100nf C3
1 100pf C4 Switches
1 1n8 C11 Qty Value Parts
2 2n2 C10, C12 1 DPDT ON-ON HI/LO
1 33nf C6
1 47nf C7
Diodes
1 68nf C8
Qty Value Parts
1 1N5817 D1
Electrolytics Capacitors 2 1N914 D2, D3
Qty Value Parts 1 5mm LED
2 100u C1, C2
2 4.7u C5, C9
1 10u C13

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Schematic

1M
R14
VC VB

VC
VB LM1458
9V D1 R1 3 1458G$1 B2k
Q1 1N914 R12 ATTACK
2N5089 1 2N5087

1
GND 1N5817 22k 15k 2 Q3
220R

2
D3

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C1
+
R8

100uf
R2

4k7
33k
10k

CLR
R13

C9
1N914

4u7
B100k

1458G$3
C2

-
R3
DECAY

100uf
D2

100k
4k7
R15

4
3

1
B1M

2
R11 RANGE

LED
1
3

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22k

2
GND GND

CTRL
VB VB VB
VB
LM13700N
4 IC1OTA1
2 5
VC VB 3

R9
LM1458

C5
330R

4u7
C10
2n2

C7 5 1458G$2 C13

11
+
7
47k 6
VC OUT
47nf 10uf

C4
R6
R16

IC1_P WR
100k
100pf

-
22k
R18

1n8

6
IN C3 100k Q2 C11
GND R5 2N5089
100nf C6
GND

R4
1M
33nf
2n2

R7
10k
C12

A2
B2

GND
6K8

A1 HI/LO.A
A3
B1 HI/LO.B
B3

GND R17
C8

R10
68nf

330R

VB VB

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Components Recommendations
As many people like to experiment some pedals with higher voltage, always ensure the max tolerance of
your electrolytic capacitors is over 25v.

This board has been tested using Film box capacitors for most of the values over 1nf, and ceramics discs
for the ones under 1nf. However, high quality components such as Wima’s Capacitors and Panasonic’s
electrolytics can deliver a better performance.

All the resistors used for testing this project are 1/4W Metal Film.

The BOM and Shopping list are exclusively regarding this project. It doesn’t include all the hardware like
the 3PDT bypass switch, audio/dc jacks, enclosure, etc.

MODS

Diodes* You can experiment with diodes with lower voltage forward for improving the sensitivity of pick
dynamics. Some possible candidates could be BAT41, BAT46 1n34A and germanium ones.

Decay** Feel free to experiment with higher values for the decay pot. The higher the value, the longest
the decay times.

Build Notes
If this is one of your first projects I recommend you to take a look on our Pedal Building Guide

For a successful and tidy build it’s recommended the following order:

1. Resistors & diodes

2. Capacitors, starting with the smaller ones and the ceramic ones.
3. Electrolytic capacitors (always check the polarity)
4. Transistors
5. Wires
6. Potentiometers and switches
7. Off board wiring

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Wiring Diagram
All our projects include a free 3PDT Board to make the wiring easier and tidier. Also all of our PCBs
feature the status LED on board.

The pad named “Ctrl” or “LED” is the one that controls the status of the led, wire it to the “LED”pad on
the 3PDT board, or in control slug of your 3PDT.

This board has been designed to match our EZ 3PDT PCB check it here to access to our Pedal Wiring
Guide.The booster goes after the main drive!

Drill Template
This Project has been planned to fit into a 1590b / 125b enclosure type.

Check the Attached “Drilling templates” to drill the box properly. The files are on Scale 1:1, ready to print
in an A4 page.

Licensing and Usage

We really appreciate your trust and support buying this PCB, as well as your will to dive into the DIY
electronics world. That’s why for us is really important that you can make this project work properly and
to enjoy not only the building process, but also to experiment and play with it on your rig.

We try to reply to every question we receive on our email or in our social media, but we try to encourage
all our customers to join our PCB Guitar Mania – Builders Group on Facebook, in order to post all your
doubts, issues, suggestions or request, as well to share your builds and have some feedback from us
and other fellow builders!

All of our projects have been tested following this same guide on their standard configurations. Although,
not all of the variations and mods have necessarily been tested. These are suggestions based on the
schematic analysis, and on the experiences and opinions of others. Feel free to share with us your
opinions and suggestions regarding the mods your own personal experimentation.

These boards may be used for commercial endeavors in any quantity unless specifically noted. No
attribution is necessary, though accreditation or a link back is always greatly appreciated.

If you are a builder planning to make your own run of pedals we also offer the service of custom made
boards with your brand and logo, design according your specifications.

The only usage restrictions are that, first, you cannot resell the PCB as part of a kit without prior
arrangement with us, and second, you cannot scratch off the silk screen, or other way of trying to hide
our logos and the source of the PCBs. Like it’s written above, if you want to have your own designs, with
your brand and logo we could certainly reach an agreement.

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