PITTSBURGH MODULAR WINTER 2014 NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sunday, January 19, 2014 at 4:39PM Pittsburgh Modular is starting off 2014 with a host of new modules, complete systems, and a great addition to our line of cases.
NEW MODULES
DNA Symbiotic Waves
The Pittsburgh Modular DNA Symbiotic Waves is a powerful 8-bit digital oscillator and waveform processor. A unique dual oscillator system paired with a comprehensive waveform processing and modulation section. Even with all this power, the interface of the Symbiotic Waves module is as intuitive and easy to use as all of the analog Pittsburgh Modular eurorack modules. Nothing is hidden behind layers of menus, secret button combinations, or hard to understand graphics. This is naked digital synthesis.
Envelope
The Pittsburgh Modular Envelope is a complex multi-stage envelope generator with voltage controllable rise and fall. Using the sustain switch to toggle between modes, the Envelope functions as either a 2 stage attack-decay envelope or a 3 stage attack-sustain-release envelope.
Lopass Gate (LPG)
The Pittsburgh Modular Lopass Gate module is a new take on a classic. Our intention was not to clone but to reengineer and expand on the original circuit. Our module includes an amazing new self-oscillating resonance circuit and a quieter vactrol based VCA circuit with true unity gain. Voltage control of the module is handled using an invertible, attenuated input and ping input. The ping input takes any gate or square wave and converts it into a very tight trigger used to ping the vactrol.
Mix Mult
The Mix Mult is a multifunction utility module. The module combines three important functions into a single module. A high quality three channel mixer and/or attenuator and two sets of passive multiples.
Phase Shifter
The Pittsburgh Modular Phase Shifter is a complex, 16 stage, analog effect module designed to expand on the classic swirls, rich swooshes, and doppler effects associated with the phaser.
Synthesizer Box
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. The Synthesizer Box is 100% analog and 100% Eurorack compatible with a complete set of patch points able to override the internal audio and CV signal paths.
Waveforms
A wide range, high quality, complex VCO designed to be the core of a modern, analog synthesizer. The Waveforms module offers a full complement of standard waveforms including sine, triangle, saw, and pulse waves in addition to a sub octave generator and a unique modulatable blade wave. The oscillator offers 5 octaves of 1 volt per octave tracking, and a frequency range starting as low as 7 seconds per cycle, allowing it to double as an LFO. Additional features include oscillator reset for hard syncing, attenuated linear or exponential FM input, pulse width, and pulse width CV input.
NEW ROAD CASE
MOVE [104]
The Pittsburgh Modular Move [104] is a fully featured, roadworthy eurorack case and power supply designed to safely house and power up to 104hp worth of eurorack modules.
The Move [104] case includes a removable lid. When attached, the lid fits over the patch cables allowing a fully patched modular to hit the road.
Powered with the new Pittsburgh Modular Power Rail supplying +12v/-12v/+5v power, the Move[104] is designed for maximum compatibility with non-Pittsburgh Modular eurorack modules.
NEW SYSTEMS
SYSTEM 10
MASSIVELY SMALL MODULAR
The Pittsburgh Modular System 10 offers direct access to a wide array of classic analog monosynth sounds. Without a single patch cable, deep bass and warm sweeping leads are just a few knob tweaks away.
SEMI-MODULAR SOUND LAB
Plugging in a few patch cables opens the Pittsburgh Modular System 10 to complex experimentation by offering unlimited control over both the modulation and audio signal paths. 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 modular synthesizer modules. All of the elements of a classic voltage controlled, modular synthesizer are available as an open, patchable, modern synth.
SYSTEM 90
HYBRID INTELLIGENCE
A perfect balance of digital depth and analog warmth, the System 90 creates a cutting edge playground for endless experimentation. The System 90 was designed around the complex power of the digital DNA Symbiotic Waves oscillator and the rich modulation options of the analog Waveforms oscillator. The analog/ digital tag team creates an amazing sounding synthesizer with unmatched potential.
ANALOG AND DIGITAL OSCILLATORS
At the core of the System 90 beats two very different hearts. The first is a 2nd generation, analog, complex waveform oscillator. The oscillator offers a full complement of waveforms and a serious set of modulation options. The second heart of the System 3 is the DNA Symbiotic Waves module, a powerful digital oscillator and waveform processor. It is a unique dual oscillator system paired with a comprehensive waveform processing and modulation section.
FOUNDATION 3
FIRE BREATHING DRAGON
The Foundation 3 is the next generation of a classic. A standalone, fully modular synthesizer styled after the great monosynths of the past with no hardwired signal path or fixed voice architecture to restrict creativity. Complex waveform oscillators and multiple filters driving an all analog signal path pushes the Foundation 3 to new worlds of sonic creativity.
COMPLEX ANALOG OSCILLATORS
At the heart of the Foundation 3 is a pair of 2nd generation, complex waveform oscillators. The oscillators offer a full complement of standard waveforms including sine, triangle, saw, and pulse waves in addition to a sub octave generator, modulatable blade wave, and serious modulation options, creating a huge sonic base to build on.