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Lifeforms SV-1 Mini / Eurorack In the Works

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"Update on the Lifeforms SV-1 Mini. We sharpened our pencils and did all the math. Retail will be $599. That is $200 less than the original SV-1! Production SHOULD be finished by mid December and they SHOULD be shipping to buyers mid-January. All great news. So I want feedback on preorders. Should we take preorders? When should they start? The first run will be 300 units. Thought?"

"We will have production test units the middle of September. They will have the production panels and case. And that is what would be demoed for the preorders."

Pittsburgh Modular Lifeforms SV-2 Patch Lab and Chat with Richard

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Pittsburgh Modular Lifeforms SV-2 Semi-Modular Analogue Subtractive SonicLab Review

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"We take a look at the @pittsburghmodular Lifeforms SV-2, a 37-key semi-modular analogue synthesizer with an East Coast subtractive focus.
It shares the format of the Taiga Keyboard with two main oscillators, two analogue LFOs that can also be oscillators , dual multimode filters, 2ADSR envelopes, 2 VCAs, spring reverb, arpeggiator and extensive patching.

The oscillators include multiple waveforms, Blade shaping and sub outputs on osc 1, while the LFOs can act as extra pitch-tracking oscillators for richer mono or two-note paraphonic patches.
The filters offer several modes and respond strongly to gain, drive and character settings, giving clean tones or more saturated results with a large amount of gain points both in the filters and in the mixer.

Additional function and velocity outputs with various modes add extra useful modulation.

The SV-2 is available now for around €1599 or $1499.

https://pittsbughmodular.com

Key Moments
00:00:00 Introduction to the Lifeforms SV-2
00:01:08 Keyboard, panel layout and 24HP Eurorack bay
00:03:21 Oscillator waveforms and Blade shape
00:06:16 Using the LFOs as oscillators
00:09:56 Dual multimode filters and gain structure
00:13:25 Driven subtractive sound example
00:14:52 Two-note paraphonic patch
00:16:05 Velocity, envelopes and random functions
00:19:42 Arpeggiator modes and legato transpose
00:21:39 Price, availability and closing thoughts"

Introducing the Pittsburgh Modular Lifeforms SV-2

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[You can find additional demos by Starsky Carr, BoBeats, and Molten Music Technology further below.]

Pittsburgh Modular Lifeforms SV-2
Lifeforms SV-2 from Pittsburgh Modular is a duophonic analog semi-modular keyboard synthesizer that honors classic East Coast subtractive architecture while packing a punch of flavorful twists afforded by modern technology. A full-blown revamp of the SV-1, it features updates to nearly every aspect of the instrument: new oscillator core, classic PGH filters updated with new character modes and overdrive stages, new spring reverb, new response curves and range modes on the ADSR envelopes, a custom 37-key keyboard with pitch-bend and mod wheels, and a redesigned interface with eighty-four patch points along the top. Moreover, a 24hp Eurorack expansion bay with three power headers sits alongside them, so external modules of your choosing can be dropped into the signal path at any point.

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Pittsburgh Modular Lifeforms SV-2 Launch Day

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"Launching Lifeforms SV-2 Tuesday August 11, 2026 at https://pittsburghmodular.com

The soundtrack of this film was recorded by multi-tracking the Lifeforms SV-2 into Ableton Live with EQ and compression added while mixing.

Film and music by Richard Nicol, Founder and Lead Instrument Designer at Pittsburgh Modular. The film was layered together from public domain and stock footage. No AI was used."

Pittsburgh Modular Lifeforms SV-1 Blackbox Desktop Analog Semi-Modular Synthesizer

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Pittsburgh Modular Lifeforms SV-2 Shark

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"This video does not fit the space theme but lets pretend it is a space shark. Lifeforms SV-2 attacks Tuesday August 11, 2026 at https://pittsburghmodular.com

The soundtrack of this film was recorded by multi-tracking the Lifeforms SV-2 into Ableton Live with EQ and compression added while mixing."

Pittsburgh Modular Lifeforms SV-2 Defender

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"Defend yourself against UFOs I guess? with the Lifeforms SV-2 on Tuesday August 11, 2026 at https://pittsburghmodular.com

The soundtrack of this film was recorded by multi-tracking the Lifeforms SV-2 into Ableton Live with EQ and compression added while mixing.

Film and music by Richard Nicol, Founder and Lead Instrument Designer at Pittsburgh Modular. The film was layered together from public domain and stock footage. No AI was used."

Pittsburgh Modular Lifeforms SV-2 Attack!

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"Attack of the Lifeforms SV-2 begins Tuesday August 11, 2026 at https://pittsburghmodular.com

The soundtrack of this film was recorded by multi-tracking the Lifeforms SV-2 into Ableton Live with EQ and compression added while mixing.

Film and music by Richard Nicol, Founder and Lead Instrument Designer at Pittsburgh Modular. The film was layered together from public domain and stock footage. No AI was used."

Pittsburgh Modular Lifeforms SV-2 Left Behind

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"An emotional space journey with Lifeforms SV-2 begins Tuesday August 11, 2026 at https://pittsburghmodular.com

The soundtrack of this film was recorded by multi-tracking the Lifeforms SV-2 into Ableton Live with EQ and compression added while mixing.

Film and music by Richard Nicol, Founder and Lead Instrument Designer at Pittsburgh Modular. The film was layered together from public domain and stock footage. No AI was used."

Pittsburgh Modular Lifeforms SV-2 Ambushed

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"An out of this world adventure with Lifeforms SV-2 begins Tuesday August 11, 2026 at https://pittsburghmodular.com

The soundtrack of this film was recorded by multi-tracking the Lifeforms SV-2 into Ableton Live with EQ and compression added while mixing.

Film and music by Richard Nicol, Founder and Lead Instrument Designer at Pittsburgh Modular. The film was layered together from public domain and stock footage. No AI was used."

Introducing the Synido TempoKEY K32 Play!

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"The folks at @synidotech asked me to help launch their latest MIDI controller, the TempoKey K32. It's unique in that it's not just a MIDI controller but also includes a synth engine. In this video, I take a look at a pre-release model."

DISCOUNT CODE (Europe): SYNIDOK32 | Expires:August 30, 2026
Purchase link (Europe): https://www.synido.com/s/k32

Intro - 0:00
Unboxing & Overview - 1:26
Internal Synth Engine - 3:31
Using the Editor - 5:24
Direct Audio - 6:47
Using with Soft Synth - 8:15
Using the Arpeggiator - 10:08
Additional Features - 11:30
Using with Hardware Synth - 12:45
Final Thoughts - 14:24

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The Key - 4-Minute Jam (TempoKEY K32 Play + Taiga + DFAM)

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"This video is a little different for two reasons!

First, it's the first time I'm featuring an instrument kindly provided by a manufacturer. Synido sent me the TempoKEY K32 Play to explore in my own workflow and share my honest impressions.

They didn't ask for a scripted review, so I simply approached it the same way I approach every other instrument on this channel: by making music with it.

Secondly... this is exceptionally a 4-minute jam!

Think of it as two consecutive 2-minute performances before I take a short summer break. 😊

Rather than trying to showcase every feature of the K32 as a MIDI controller (Bluetooth MIDI, battery power, USB/MIDI connectivity, pads, knobs, etc.), I wanted to focus on what intrigued me the most: its built-in General MIDI sound engine.

For this performance, the Hapax sequences the entire setup. The Taiga handles the bass, the DFAM takes care of the analog drums (synchronized by the Hapax), while the K32 Play provides everything else: guitars, strings, bells, plucks, additional drum sounds… and occasionally runs through the Eventide H90 for a bit of extra space and texture.

As always, the musical performance itself was recorded in a single take. Mixing/mastering was done afterwards in Ableton Live, but the performance you hear is exactly as it happened.

A sincere thank you to Synido. Without their message, this musical experiment probably wouldn't have happened."

✅ PLAY THE MOMENT INSPIRATION HITS

Most MIDI keyboards need a computer and software to make a sound. K32 doesn't. Built-in sounds and speakers let you play instantly--couch,classroom, anywhere.

✅ 32 KEYS, MORE ROOM

25 keys feel cramped for chords and melody together. The K32's 32-key layout gives your hands space to play naturally.

✅ WIRELESS, GO ANYWHERE

BLE MIDI + Battery. Create from the couch, backstage, in class, or on a plane.

✅ GROWS WITH YOU

Connect another MIDI controller and use the K32 as a standalone sound module. Compact setup, maximum flexibility.

✅ INSTANT SOUND SWITCHING

Save favorite instruments to the KEY Sound buttons. Jump from piano to synth to bass with one press. No menu-diving.

✅ HANDS-ON CONTROL

8 assignable knobs, 8 drum pads, and a clear OLED display. Adjust, beat, and perform in real time—no mouse needed.

✅ FOR EVERY STAGE OF YOUR JOURNEY

From first beat to live performance, K32 adapts to your workflow. Start simple. Grow into it. Create without limits.

✅ FAST WIRELESS PAIRING

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Pittsburgh Modular Taiga Keyboard | Playing the semimodular beast

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1. Pittsburgh Modular Taiga Keyboard | Playing the semimodular beast
2. Pittsburgh Modular Taiga | Tweaking for 1:30 minutes

"This is the Pittsburgh Taiga in context with my eurorack modular system.

I installed a Mult 1:8, the "Microburst" (Mutable Instruments "Clouds" clone), and the Mutable Instruments “Rings” into the Taiga's free Eurorack slots."
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Unsync - 3 Semi-Modular Analog Synths (0-Coast, Taiga & DFAM) sequenced by Hapax

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"This time I wanted to experiment with a rather unusual setup: 3 semi-modular analog monosynths playing together. My goal wasn't to make the melody complex, but rather the rhythm. I tried to build a piece that sounds fairly simple on the surface, while hiding polymeters and polyrhythms underneath 😎

On paper, it doesn't sound like the most obvious setup: one synth for plucks, one for bass, one for percussion... and somehow convincing them to play nicely together!

The Hapax is sequencing the whole performance. At one point I activate its MIDI Euclid effect on the bass sequence to introduce a bit of rhythmic tension before bringing everything back to the original groove.

The DFAM is also receiving CV from the Hapax to transpose Oscillator 1 so that its pitch follows the bass line. Since the DFAM is usually thought of as a percussion synth, I always enjoy pushing it a little outside of its comfort zone 😉

Another thing I wanted to highlight was the Shape control on the Pittsburgh Modular Taiga. Throughout the jam, I gradually morph the bass timbre simply by playing with the oscillator shapes. It's one of my favourite aspects of the Taiga: even a simple bass line can evolve dramatically without touching the sequence itself. The same approach works beautifully for leads and other melodic parts too.

As always, this was performed in a single take. I do the mixing and mastering afterwards in Ableton Live, but I didn't edit or 'fix' the performance itself. What you hear is what was played."

Pittsburgh Modular Voltage Lab 2

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Syntrx 2 - Voltage Lab 2 - Solar 42, Detailed Discussion with Demos

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"The Erica Synths Syntrx II, Pittsburgh Modular Voltage Lab 2, and Elta Music Solar 42N are being compared and contrasted. Watch and learn if one or more of these incredible analog synthesizers is right for you."

00:00 Intro
1:47 Solar 42 Overview
9:39 Solar 42 Demo 1
11:25 Solar 42 Demo 2
13:27 Syntrx 2 Overview
20:21 Syntrx Demos
21:34 Voltage Lab 2 Overview
23:35 Voltage Lab Demo 1
27:27 Voltage Lab Demo 2
31:28 Voltage Lab Demo 3
34:22 Final Thoughts and Alternatives

Pittsburgh Modular Microvolt 3900 Semi-Modular Synthesizer w/ Blue Knobs

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