The midi 3 adds a complete set of mono and duophonic midi response modes, assignable cc and dedicated velocity outputs, a feature rich clock source with. The patch box measures 244 x 229 mm and gives you 42hp of eurorack accommodation. Jan 15, 2016 pittsburgh modular today officially introduced the lifeforms modular a new line of eurorack modules that they describe as the next generation of modular synthesis. After the sv1 arrived from pittsburgh, i immediately noticed that the tuning between octaves seemed to be off, but this improved after about 10 minutes. Pittsburgh modular has announced updates to their allinone modular synths and cases updated system 10 modular synthesizer.
Plugging in a few patch cables opens the pittsburgh modular system 10. Since pittsburgh modular have designed the patch box as a stompbox, thats how we should judge it. Pittsburgh modular synthesizers lifeforms system 201. Manufactured by relative newcomers pittsburgh modular synthesizers, the patch box falls into the last of these three categories although, unusually, its presented as a large and rather attractive stompbox. An eclectic selection of modules and extremely complex modulation options allow for unlimited musical creativity with a very small footprint. Sonically it touches on a little of the modulated weirdness of the arp odyssey, the creative textures of buchlas music easel and even the punchy bass sounds of the sh101, all while maintaining a character of its own. Important instructions 12v pins on the power rail and the 12v pins on the module. Lfo to modulation cv, subbass to dave smith curtis filter with lfo to. System 10 was the first piece of modular kit i bought, and its all been down the hole since then. Guitarists who want to incorporate synth modules into their rig have a new option. The patch box is a fully patchable, customizable effects pedal with an open architecture th.
In the three decades since that era, mini keyboards have become a way of life for smaller studios and touring artists. The pittsburgh modular synthesizers lifeforms sv1 is a complete dual oscillator synthesizer, designed to be the core of your eurorack modular system. The system is made up of 11 individual eurorack format synthesizer modules which can be removed, reorganized, and replaced with pittsburgh modular or other eurorack compatible modules. Ring modulator switch full left outputs the sum and difference of the x and y inputs. Furthermore, even before you start to insert your choice of modules, it offers many valuable facilities as standard. Jan 29, 2014 at the 2014 namm show, richard nicol of pittsburgh modular synthesizers introduced three new allinone modular synthesizer systems the system 10 synthesizer, above, is housed in pittsburgh modulars cell 48 case and includes the new synthesizer box module, along with mix mult, midi2 and outs utility modules. Without a single patch cable, floor shaking bass and aggressive leads are just a few knob tweaks away. The cell 48 system 3 is an experimental analog modular synthesizer perfect for generating evolving textures and complex soundscapes. Basic modular synth patches i found this fantastic site exactly what im after which features roland drum patches. Without a single patch cable, deep bass and warm sweeping leads are just a few knob. Floating z modulator switch in center position outputs the sum and difference of the x and y inputs summed with the ambient voltage within the circuit. A patchable, modular system designed to handle anything. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. The familiar interface allows for quick mastery of all the features leaving the focus on the music.
The system 10 has some internal wiring so that you can play it without any patch cables. It features two independent, fullrange analog oscillators, and the. From the dust of an old american industrial city, the synthwizards at pittsburgh modular have been at the front of the eurorack train and are leaving their hands off the brakes. A100 patch examples still under construction, additional patches will follow we hope that the following patch examples will help for a better understanding of your a100 system and stimulate you to search for new unusual patches. Patching a modular synthesizer the following pages contain many examples of how to patch the system 90. Page 1 pittsburgh modular system 90 synthesizer manual and patch guide. Ideally, like everyone on here i imagine, im wanting to get this arturia beatstep pro, but god knows when thats coming out. Built around the synthesizer box multifunction module which packs the waveforms oscillator, lpg lowpass gatefilter, adsr envelope, vca and patchbay into a single unit, the system also includes a mix mult. Some generate sound, some process sound, and some provide a way to control other modules. Oddly, they use pink noise for the kick rather than a sine, and almost everything requires 2 vc lpfs, but its still very instructive and informative on how the sounds come together. Pittsburgh modular gamesystem eurorack module on modulargrid. Pm has updated their semi modular sound lab, the system 10, above left, to include their new midi 3 module.
The pittsburgh modular lifeforms percussion sequencer is a seriously featured, 4 channel eurorack beat programmer with a classic drum machine style interface. Failure to match up the pins correctly can result in damage to one or all the modules in the system 90. Harmonic symmetry modular patch by richarddevine richard. The system 90 synthesizer is designed to function as a standalone instrument. A complete modular performance synthesizer, the lifeforms system 301 packs the lifeforms sv1 analog synthesizer voice and a lifeforms kb1 pressure sensitive keyboard controller into the structure ep208 pairing huge sonic potential with maximum control and room to grow. Pittsburgh modular synthesizers lopass gate module musician. Pittsburgh modular system 10 synthesizer bangbang audio. Building on the sound and legacy of our celebrated waveforms oscillator, the sv1 module features two fullrange independent analog oscillators. Pittsburgh modular roll out lifeforms eurorack synth systems. The intention was not to clone but to reengineer and expand on the original idea.
The pittsburgh modular patch box redefines modular synthesis around the venerable stomp box. Plugging in a few patch cables opens the pittsburgh modular system 10 synthesizer to complex experimentation by. Right out of the gate, the system 10 lets you deploy fat, snarling leads, evolving pads, percussive hits, and bass thatll blow holes in walls. Get the best deals on pittsburgh modular pro audio synthesizers when you shop the largest online selection at. The pittsburgh modular patch box is, essentially, a 42hp eurorack frame in a stompbox format, but with a highheadroom input preamp, a buffered output, and true bypass switching.
May 20, 2016 the lifeforms sv1 is a fully patchable synthesizer module, destined to be the heart and soul of any eurorack modular system. The modulator offers 3 types of effects based on the standard ring modulator circuit. The pittsburgh stuff to me looks like a good enough of a gateway drug, and made it possible for me to get a better system to start out with than the pricier stuff. These core components, called modules, each perform an individual function. The cell48 system 1 is a complete single voice, analog synthesizer and a great entry point into modular. A playground for unrestricted creativity, the patch box is a fully patchable, customizable effects pedal. The pittsburgh modular system 10 synthesizer offers direct access to a wide array of modern, analog monosynth sounds. Concentration music with binaural beats, focus music for studying, study music greenred productions. High quality modular synthesizers from pittsburgh, pa. Earlybird special includes the complete voltage research laboratory organic modular synthesizer and pittsburgh modular voltage tshirt.
A monster performance device for guitarists and synthesists alike. Tiny system must haves minimalist modular setup duration. Pittsburgh modular system 10 complete fully patchable semi. The microvolt 3900 merges a unique analog synthesis engine with beautiful design and the creative freedom of a modular synthesizer to define the desktop sonic laboratory. This tabletop synth gives you a perfect opportunity to explore the flexibility of modular synthesis, without having to patch everything together if you dont want to. Pittsburgh modular intros three new allinone modular synths. Voltage research laboratory organic modular synthesizer by. The lpg module includes an amazing selfoscillating resonance circuit and a quieter vactrol based vca circuit with true unity gain. With its semimodular design littered with patch points, pittsburgh modulars latest release is just crying out to.
Jan 14, 2016 the lifeforms sv1 is a fully patchable synthesizer module, destined to be the heart and soul of any eurorack modular system. Pittsburgh modular synthesizers patch box enclosure guitar. Korg kicked the snowball down the hill back in 2002 with their microkorg and then novation jumped into the fray in 2012 with their mininova keyboard. Patch box enclosure pittsburgh modular synthesizers. Eurorack modules and selfcontained modular systemsas well as synth cases and. Pittsburgh modular pro audio synthesizers for sale ebay. I just purchased my first analog synth, a pittsburgh system 10. Plugging in a few of the included patch cables gives you tons of control, letting you experiment with both the. Voltage cv outputs produce precisely 1volt per octave over a range of 10 octaves. Modular synths are one of the most inspiring tools available to electronic musicians today. Pittsburgh modular lifeforms, the next generation of modular. Complete, fully patchable, semi modular modular synthesizer the pittsburgh modular system 10. All of the elements of a classic voltage controlled, analog modular synth are available as an open, patchable, modern synthesizer. Without a single patch cable, deep bass and warm sweeping leads are just a few knob tweaks away.
Experimental eurorack patch laboratory with richard. Call your sweetwater sales engineer tollfree at 18002224700 for more information about any of the pittsburgh modular products listed below. However, the system 90 synthesizer is a 100% eurorack compatible modular synthesizer. Anchored by the classic pittsburgh modular filter and two full range analog oscillators packed with harmonically rich waveforms, the lifeforms system 201 offers a rich sound palette with the flexibility of an open, fully patchable analog voice architecture. The pittsburgh modular lopass gate module is a new take on a classic. Our good friend dave gale came into absolute music today to try out the pittsburgh modular system 10. The lifeforms sv1 is a fully patchable synthesizer module, destined to be the heart and soul of any eurorack modular system. Pittsburgh modular synthesizers lifeforms mod tools. Pittsburgh modular synthesizers lifeforms system 301 guitar. Pittsburgh modular gamesystem eurorack module you andor your modular plays 6 different games, creates fun, musically useful sequences with 4 outputs. See details pittsburgh modular system 10 complete, fully patchable, semi modular synthesizer watch. Aug 06, 2014 exploring modular synthesizer system by pittsburgh modular.
Plus, with sweetwater s awardwinning service and support, if you should ever have a question about pittsburgh modular products, were here to help. Pittsburgh modular synthesizers, pittsburgh, pennsylvania. The pittsburgh modular system 10 is a semi modular analog monosynth, so you can get some pretty wicked sounds without using any. If all of this talk of cases, power supplies, and the potential cost of numerous modules makes you nervous to take the financial and mental plunge into eurorack, you can get your modular feet wet with an allinone semi modular system like the moog mother32, make noise 0coast, or pittsburgh modular lifeforms sv1. The heart and soul of modular synthesis the pittsburgh modular synthesizers lifeforms sv1 is a complete dual oscillator synthesizer, designed to be the core of your eurorack modular system. These examples showcase the flexibility of the system 90 and highlight as many features from each module as possible. It features two independent, fullrange analog oscillators, and the unmistakeable sound of the pittsburgh modular filter paired with a highly curated set of modular tools designed to fuel the creative fire. An epic shift in the definition of what a modular can be, the pittsburgh modular patch box redefines modular synthesis around the venerable stomp box.
Pittsburgh modular nazca noodles patch cables 24pack rating. Pittsburgh modular manufacturer page on modulargrid. Mar 12, 2019 pittsburgh modular describes the microvolt as a love letter to the analogue monosynth and that feels fairly apt. Some of the descriptions might be off as i recalled the patches after from memory.
Pittsburgh modular system 10 semimodular analog synthesizer. This reward is for the full system and includes the voltage lab module, touch controller module, utility module, research console case, 15 pittsburgh modular patch cables, and a pittsburgh modular voltage tshirt. Pittsburgh modular system 90 synthesizer 37 pages summary of contents for pittsburgh modular foundation 2. An easy way to process guitar using a modular synth. Nov 29, 2017 so when i saw pittsburgh modulars new system 10. On that basis, i found that it acquitted itself rather well. Get the guaranteed best price on synthesizer modules like the pittsburgh modular synthesizers lifeforms mod tools at musicians friend.
Pittsburgh modular system 90 manual and patch manual pdf. Pittsburgh modular lifeforms micro sequence programmable 8step sequencer 10hp. System 90 synthesizer pittsburgh modular synthesizers. Midi2 plugging in a few patch cables opens the pittsburgh modular system 10 synthesizer to complex experimentation by offering unlimited control over both the modulation and audio signal paths.
Updated for 2015 to include the new extremely featured midi 3 module, the system 10. Stream harmonic symmetry modular patch by richarddevine from desktop or your mobile device. The pittsburgh modular microvolt 3900 takes a new approach to building a raw, analog monosynth with a host of unconventional and inspirational features. Without a single patch cable, floor shaking bass and aggressive leads are just a few knob tweaks away plugging in a few patch cables opens the pittsburgh modular system 10 synthesizer. System 10 synthesizer pittsburgh modular synthesizers. Check out 6 patches from the pittsburgh modular foundation 2. Founded by richard nicol in 2012, pittsburgh modular offers expertlydesigned and affordablypriced synthesizersincluding eurorack modules and selfcontained modular systems as well as. An introduction to modular synthesis the pittsburgh modular system 10 synthesizer offers direct access to a wide array of modern, analog monosynth sounds. Pittsburgh modular system 10 complete fully patchable semimodular. Start semi modular and go nuts from there, with the pittsburgh modular s system 10.
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