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Showing posts with label Pittsburgh Modular Confluence. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pittsburgh Modular Confluence. Show all posts

Friday, March 15, 2024

Pittsburgh Modular: Why Our Synthesizers Are Better Than Fish


video upload by Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers

"Taiga Keyboard and Taiga Desktop are complete, modern, modular instruments that allows us to explore beyond the boundaries of a traditional analog synthesizer."

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Pittsburgh Modular Taiga Family of Synthesizers is Now Complete


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"Taiga Keyboard and Taiga Desktop are complete, modern, modular instruments that allows us to explore beyond the boundaries of a traditional analog synthesizer. More information is available at https://pittsburghmodular.com/"

Monday, March 11, 2024

Taiga Keyboard - Pittsburgh Modular - Sonic LAB Review


video upload by sonicstate

"The latest release from @pittsburghmodular is a supersize version of their Taiga synthesiser. Based on three wavefolding/complex oscillators with multiple seed waves: Sine, Tri, Saw, Square plus blends they give you the backbone of a powerful synthesizer.
The Taiga Keyboard adds a 3 octave velocity and aftertouch enabled keybed, wooden end cheeks, and a couple of modifications that make it a more tweakable instrument.

First up there’s an OSC fine tune knob for each - a small thing but makes it way quicker to get three oscillators tuned how you like. Also the function generator which is an assignable digital affair with a single CV out has easier to access settings - all linked to the Mod Wheel and buttons - the 5V output, Tri LFO, Decay Envelope and Random (you can choose one at a time) are all set by the depth of the mod wheel, and with shift functions, press and hold the assign button to access clock division (LFO and Random) and decay length (Envelope).

With more room to stroll around the front panel, it makes general operation a lot more intuitive.
The other Big addition, is the inclusion of a 24HP module bay, remove the screws from the plate and there’s power for three modules - we put the Mutable Clouds in ours - just to add more processing to the overall sound, but you can choose whatever you want as long as it's not too deep - Disting requires a couple of spacers under the fixing bolts to fit in the provided depth.

Aside from these additions, there’s no functional difference between this and the Taiga module except cost, with the Taiga Keyboard at $1299/£1150 and the Taiga Module at around $800/£650.

Personally I found he extra size does make more sense of this instrument for performing and working on sounds. We would like to have seen a legato envelope mode, currently every note triggers the envelope, not something you can fix with an extra module, and a couple of the knobs response are quite sensitive - notably envelope release is somewhat on even with a small adjustment at the start of it's travel, ditto FM depth for the oscillators. However this is consistent across both Taiga models.

However, like the original Taiga having the blend of complex West Coast style Oscillators, a multimode filter AND a resonant Low Pass Gate really gives a wide palette of sounds fore the curious synthesist.

If you just want a taste of that there’s also the West Pest from Cre8Audio - which while a much less capable instrument will give you more of a West Coast vibe to explore.

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00:00:00 Start

00:00:32 intro + overview
00:01:46 24HP Hole
00:02:32 Oscillators
00:07:45 Sound Examples
00:13:19 Paraphonic
00:21:15 Conclusion"

Sunday, March 10, 2024

East Beast Patching Tip (Filter Pinging)


video upload by Bata

"Showing how you can get some nice plucky sounds out of the cre8audio East Beast. The unit crashes on me later in the video and I'm unsure what caused/causes this bug (possibly something to do with changing the clock source while the sequencer is running). I will probably link this video to cre8audio as this isn't the first time this kind of settings lock up has happened to me."

East Beast Patching Tip #2

video upload by Bata

"Showing how you can get a different flavor of modulation on the cre8audio East Beast by filtering the pitch CV and modulating the filter with an LFO. I also show at the end of the video how to lock up the mode settings on the East Beast with the external clock in."

Monday, March 04, 2024

Pittsburgh Modular Taiga Keyboard Live Demo with Q&A


video upload by Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers

"Deep dive with Richard into the Taiga Keyboard."

Pittsburgh Modular Taiga Keys - 3 Oscillator Movement


video upload by Molten Music Technology

"A simple sequencing of the Taiga Keys' three oscillators to explore some of the sound shaping, filter and dynamics. The sequencing is provided by the Seb Songs PolySEQ, and the reverb from Erica Synths Black Stereo Reverb which both fit neatly inside the expansion bay. Adding Cassette Saturation and Cascade Delay we have the Hologram Chroma Console. It gives it some nice wobble and bite."

Pittsburgh Modular Taiga Keyboard Sound Demo (no talking)


video upload by Limbic Bits

0:00 Motion Pad
1:31 Massive Lead
1:57 Dub Chord
3:44 FM Bass Lead
5:23 Electro Bass
6:14 Organic
7:50 Duophonic Mod-Lead
9:49 Noise Filter FM Lead
11:57 Annoyer
12:40 Duophonic S&H Pad
13:49 Sub Bass
14:44 Nostromo Landing (Outro)

Sunday, March 03, 2024

Introducing Taiga Keyboard Expandable Analog Synthesizer


video upload by Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers



"Taiga is a complete, modern, modular instrument that allows us to explore beyond the boundaries of a traditional analog synthesizer. The sound of Taiga can be attributed to three uniquely Pittsburgh innovations. A trio of huge analog oscillators, the unmistakably smooth sound of the Pittsburgh Filter, and the warmth of our Dynamics Controller. These enable us to not only create sounds that we would traditionally expect from an analog monosynth, but to also explore new sonic textures and performance possibilities.

Unique To Taiga Keyboard

Taiga Keyboard’s larger format provides the room for a few unique features. Most obvious is a full size 37 key premium keybed with velocity and aftertouch. The dedicated pitch and modulation wheels offer instant access to a unique set of modulation tools including manual control, clock sync’d LFO, envelope, and random source. 1/4 inch left and right output jacks, and full sized MIDI in and MIDI out DIN jacks are available on the rear of the instrument. The larger format also allows Taiga Keyboard to utilize larger, more spread out knobs and a second analog LFO.

Taiga Keyboard also includes a first-of-its-kind, 24hp Eurorack format modular expansion bay. The fully modular signal path of Taiga means modules can be inserted into any point of the signal path. Install a 4th or 5th oscillator into the expansion bay and create truly monster sounds. Additional filters allow for an expanded sonic palette. Add a sampler, sequencer, complex digital effects, or even a Maths. The integrated Eurorack expansion bay allows Taiga Keyboard to be customized to meet the unique needs of any artist."

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

Hangin' with Michael and Richard as they discuss the new...


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"It is always nice to hang out with Michael and Richard."

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Pittsburgh Modular Local Parks Oscillator Demo


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"Deep dive into the Local Parks oscillator."

Local Parks got its first mention back in May of 2023 during SUPERBOOTH23.



via Pittsburgh Modular

"The Pittsburgh Modular Local Parks is drawn from our waveform manipulation research where advanced approaches to wave shaping throughout the oscillator showcase new sounds and unique waveforms. A full compliment of robust waveforms and modulation options paired with unmatched waveshaping creates a truly modern analog oscillator.

Our in-depth experimentation has created pulse waves which can be manipulated in multiple dimensions utilizing both Pulse Width and Pulse Shift. Pulse Shift creates an adjustable “step” within the pulse wave to further enhance the harmonic content of the wave. The wave used to create the pulse can be switched between sine and saw for additional sonic variation.

The Blade Wave is a morphing saw wave pitched one octave above the core frequency of the oscillator that smoothly shifts back to the core frequency as it changes shape. This creates a chorus-like effect on the sound of the Blade Wave without ever falling out of tune.

A Binary Logic waveform further expand the distinct sonic palette of the Local Parks. First utilized in our Narwhal Cymbal module, this waveshaper uses analog binary logic to create everything from gate effects to atonal bell like tones. The pulse and blade waves can be summed with the binary output for even more complex results.

Local Parks includes a built-in voltage controlled modulator to handle the bulk of modulation needs. This ensures that Local Parks can be a dynamic oscillator that produces evolving, high harmonic sounds within any eurorack setup."

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Pittsburgh Modular Patch Lab


video upload by Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers

"How do you patch a modular synth? Richard Nicol fails while answering questions from the chat room."

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Eurorack Phasers


volume 3 video upload by John Schussler

"I got a Pittsburgh Modular Toad not long ago, and realized I'd not compared the WMD Orion to anything either. Figured I'd put them both together, and throw in the G-Storm Polychrome to help join this video with earlier comparisons of eurorack phasers.

The Orion is now discontinued, and the Toad is a limited edition that will sell out. Only the Polychrome is in continued production. Not that there aren't other phasers, mind you, just saying if you like these....

VCO is a Befaco Pony. Little bit of reverb to make it not so harsh, but not too much. That's about it. Enjoy.

00:00 Intro
00:20 Drone
11:32 Sequence"

Eurorack Phasers - Take 2

video upload by John Schussler

"(This is a 'headphones required' video. You won't hear half of what's going on if you don't listen in headphones.)

This is my second attempt at a video on eurorack Phasers. The first (linked here but not otherwise listed in my channel: Eurorack Phasers) contained a number of mistakes. I'm keeping it around because I actually find those mistakes interesting, and want to be able to remind myself.

In particular, I didn't understand a couple things:

1) The SynthTech E560 input isn't set up for Eurorack levels, it's set up for line levels. If you don't attenuate the input, it distorts rather badly.
2) You have to use BOTH outputs of any module (that has them) if you want to hear stereo phasing. It's the contrast between the source audio and the phased audio that makes the effect, and you need two outputs to make that happen.

So. Once again into the breach, I attempt to compare some eurorack phasers. I think somewhat more successfully this time.

00:00 Intro
00:20 Next Phase
08:19 E560
17:15 Kamieniec"

Previously posted: Eurorack phasers - two new additions

Sunday, January 14, 2024

16- The Pittsburgh Modular Taiga- Forget Filter Cutoff... Here is the Knob to Turn!


video upload by AutomaticGainsay

"Here is a demonstration of the sound and functionality of one of the great features of the Pittsburgh Modular Taiga."

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Tuesday, January 09, 2024

15- The Pittsburgh Modular Taiga- Using the oldest form of synthesis with the Taiga!


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"Here is a demonstration of the application of the oldest form of electronic synthesis using the Pittsburgh Modular Taiga!"

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Friday, January 05, 2024

14- The Pittsburgh Modular Taiga- This is the point of analog sound


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"Here is a discussion of the merits of analog sound in regard to the sound and functionality of the Pittsburgh Modular Taiga."

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Wednesday, January 03, 2024

13- The Pittsburgh Modular Taiga- A great thing about the Taiga


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"Here is a demonstration of the sound and functionality of one of the greatest functions found on the Taiga."

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

Pittsburgh Modular Taiga



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Sunday, December 17, 2023

12- The Pittsburgh Modular Taiga: How to use a trick I learned from the Yamaha CS-50!


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"Here is a demonstration of a helpful trick in regard to filter usage using the Pittsburgh Modular Taiga as a means of demonstration."

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Friday, December 15, 2023

11- The Pittsburgh Modular Taiga- Mixer / Splitter


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"Here is a demonstration of the sound and functionality of the mixer / splitter found on the Pittsburgh Modular Taiga."

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

10- The Pittsburgh Modular Taiga- Mixer


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"Here is a demonstration of the sound and functionality of the mixer found on the Pittsburgh Modular Taiga."

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