Pittsburgh modulars lifeforms sv1 vs intellijel atlantis. 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. 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. Pittsburgh modular describes the microvolt as a love letter to the analogue monosynth and that feels fairly apt. The patch box measures 244 x 229 mm and gives you 42hp of eurorack accommodation.
A patchable, modular system designed to handle anything. Reduced prices on all output plugins until may 10th. System 10 synthesizer pittsburgh modular synthesizers. On that basis, i found that it acquitted itself rather well. Without a single patch cable, floor shaking bass and aggressive leads are just a few knob tweaks away. Packed with six unique multimode sequencers and a fully voltage controllable user interface, the game system is deep. The synth can be used as a portable performance instrument or serve as a starter system for someone new to modulars. Start semi modular and go nuts from there, with the pittsburgh modular s system 10. Pittsburgh modular inout multipurpose input and output module. A monster performance device for guitarists and synthesists alike. 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. The additional space allows a nearly infinite number of.
The pittsburgh modular system 10 synthesizer offers direct access to a wide array of modern, analog monosynth sounds. A love letter to the analog monosynth a modern, semi modular synthesizer inspired by the instruments designed by our heroes. Patch box enclosure pittsburgh modular synthesizers. Monophonic and duophonic modes, a 10 note arpeggiator, and 64step sequencer allow for an even greater range of expression. Pittsburgh modular lifeforms, the next generation of. The lifeforms sv1 is a fully patchable synthesizer module, destined to be the heart and soul of any eurorack modular system. Pittsburgh modular today officially introduced the lifeforms modular a new line of eurorack modules that they describe as the next generation of modular synthesis.
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. Since pittsburgh modular have designed the patch box as a stompbox, thats how we should judge it. Check out 6 patches from the pittsburgh modular foundation 2. Synthesizer box complete, fully patchable, 2nd generation semi modular synthesizer voice wired for instant access to classic tones without needing a single patch cable, the synthesizer box is a modern, complete semi modular, monophonic synthesizer module. One of the best releases at the namm and a surprising change in style from modular makers pittsburgh modular. Plugging in a few patch cables opens the pittsburgh modular system 10 synthesizer to complex experimentation by. Pittsburgh modular describes the microvolt as a love letter to the. Start semi modular and go nuts from there, with the pittsburgh modulars system 10. Pittsburgh modular microvolt 3900 micromodular synthesizer a love letter to the. A semimodular will play perfectly well by itself, but patch it into some friends for a. In this case, thats us outfit pittsburgh modular, which is best known for its. The additional space allows a nearly infinite number of expansion options.
Pittsburgh calls it a love letter to the analog monosynth and its. 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. Expandable, fully patchable, semimodular modular synthesizer the pittsburgh modular system 10. The new user could open a patch, find themselves confronted with something like this. The pittsburgh modular synthesizers lifeforms sv1 is a complete dual oscillator synthesizer, designed to be the core of your eurorack modular system.
An easy way to process guitar using a modular synth. This module has been discontinued by pittsburgh modular so we are clearing out our stock. Live jam with my semi modular pittsburgh modular synthesizer system 10. Earlybird special includes the complete voltage research laboratory organic modular synthesizer and pittsburgh modular voltage tshirt. The lifeforms kb1 provides a unique way to interact with your eurorack system, and features touchsenstive control surface and trigger pads. Plugging in a few patch cables opens the pittsburgh modular system 10. The internal switch has already be properly set for 220230 vac. Patches for a newcomer to pulsar, or indeed to modular synthesis in general, the pulsar modular synth can be quite bewildering. But that has been eclipsed by this new product that seems to come from a different school of design. Plus, with sweetwater s awardwinning service and support, if you should ever have a question about pittsburgh modular products, were here to help. A playground for unrestricted creativity, the patch box is a fully patchable, customizable effects pedal. The full functionality of the waveforms oscillator, lopass gate, lfo, envelope generator, vca, midi, mixer, and outputs can be split apart and used as standalone synthesizer modules.
Housed in our larger cell90 desktop case, the system 10. Ive got one coming in the mail some time next week and would like to rearrange the modules a bit. The pittsburgh modular patch box redefines modular synthesis around the venerable stomp box. A love letter to the monosynth a modern, semi modular synthesizer inspired by the instruments designed by our heroes. Call your sweetwater sales engineer tollfree at 18002224700 for more information about any of the pittsburgh modular products listed below. I got my pittsburgh modular lifeforms sv1 blackbox today and i really love this voice modul. Some of the descriptions might be off as i recalled the patches after from memory. 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. With its semimodular design littered with patch points, pittsburgh modulars latest release is just crying out to be hooked up to other synth.
Pittsburgh modular manufacturer page on modulargrid. Updated for 2015 to include the new extremely featured midi 3 module, the system 10. And then theres the patch bay which opens up the whole architecture to eurorack cv and audio routing. The pittsburgh modular microvolt 3900 takes a new approach to building a raw, analog monosynth with a host of unconventional and inspirational features. Voltage research laboratory organic modular synthesizer by. The pittsburgh modular structure 208 and structure 360 eurorack enclosures use a switching power supply that needs manually set to the correct ac input voltage. Guitarists who want to incorporate synth modules into their rig have a new option. Richard from pittsburgh modular does a brief demo of the system 10 semi modular synthesizer. Control voltage cv outputs produce precisely 1volt per octave over a range of 10 octaves. 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 microvolt 3900 semi modular monophonic analog synthesizer.
The waveforms module offers a full complement of standard waveforms including sine, triangle, saw. System 10 was the first piece of modular kit i bought, and its all been down the hole since then. Pittsburgh modular system 10 synthesizer bangbang audio. Our good friend dave gale came into absolute music today to try out the pittsburgh modular system 10. 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. By public demand we share the midi patches and the session for the ableton live users. It features two independent, fullrange analog oscillators, and the. Pittsburgh calls it their love letter to the analog monosynth and it sure is a beautiful thing. Building on the sound and legacy of the waveforms oscillator, the sv1 module features two fullrange independent analog oscillators.
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