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'The PAiA 9700 Series takes a decidedly high level, systems approach to Synthesizer Module design. Rather than individual elements such as a single VCO, VCA or Envelope Generator, each PAiA module combines multiple elements and a powerful patch-over hardwired normalling scheme behind a single compact panel. Common synth voices can be realized with few patch cords but elements can also be accessed individually for maximum versatility in creating complex, unique timbres. A lot of synth power gets packed into a small space at a low cost. Even a "small" system of only four modules, such as the P9700S, provides the sound generating power of as many as 15 conventional modules, including: 2 VCOs, 2 VCFs, 2 VCAs, 1 Balanced Modulator, 1 Noise source, 2 AR Envelope Generators, 1 ADSR Envelope Generator, MIDI to CV Converter, Glide Processor, CV Scale/Offset Processor, Power Supply
System level design also improves performance and lowers cost. Local voltage regulation and Star grounding on and between modules means a low noise floor and no parasitic modulations or interactions such as oscillator locking.
All modules are scaled for 1Volt/octave Control Voltages with standard 100k ohm input impedance. Nominal signal level is approximately +10dB.
The 9700 modules have heavy duty 1/8" black anodized and screen printed aluminium panels that are 2U high (5-1/4") and provide 1/8" phone jacks for patching.
Midi to CV CV8
This freshly updated MIDI to CV converter from PAiA is an economical and versatile solution for interfacing MIDI to the world of analog synthesis and control. It is an easy to build and use system with eight analog outputs that can be Control Voltages, Gates, Triggers, even variable amplitude pulses for triggering analog drum sets. The CV8 can be configured to provide multiple control voltages for one channel. two channels or four channels (polyphony will obviuosly be dependant on your module configuration and capacity)The newly revised firmware allows Multi assignment of notes by midi channel and a DIN sync mode that can also control of one or two synths while sync is running.
