Pittsburgh Modular Microvolt 3900 Overview

Published on Jul 6, 2018 Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers

"A modern, semi-modular synthesizer inspired by the instruments designed by our heroes. The Pittsburgh Modular Microvolt 3900 takes a new approach to building a raw, analog monosynth with a host of unconventional and inspirational features. Patch cables optional.

The Microvolt 3900 merges a unique analog synthesis engine with beautiful design and the creative freedom of a modular synthesizer to define the desktop sonic laboratory. The sound of the Microvolt 3900 is a unique blend of the organic and textural with raw, synthetic analog tones creating a new sonic palate perfect for deep experimentation."

Pittsburgh Modular Microvolt 3900 & Novation Circuit - Quick Jam

Published on Apr 26, 2019 Kraft Music

"Shop exclusive Microvolt 3900 BUNDLES at Kraft Music: https://www.kraftmusic.com/brands/pit...

The Microvolt 3900 is a fantastic semi-modular synth that encourages sonic experimentation!

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The Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers Microvolt 3900 is a semi-modular desktop synthesizer that takes a creative and unconventional approach to the analog monosynth. The analog audio engine of the Microvolt 3900 feeds a West Coast-style wavefolder, enabling a layer of additive synthesis alongside the classic subtractive synthesis waveforms. Although it's patched internally and doesn't require patch cables to create sounds, Microvolt 3900 includes a 39-point eurorack-friendly patchbay for deeper experimentation and complete signal routing control of audio and modulation options.

Get more for your money with an exclusive Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers Microvolt 3900 bundle from Kraft Music. These package deals include the accessories you'll need to get the most out of your new synth, all for one low price. If you have any questions, please give us a call. Our knowledgeable Sales Advisors will be happy to assist in choosing the bundle that's right for you!"

Patch Box Modular Effects Pedal Introduction

Published on Jul 15, 2015 Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers
Update: Re-Published on Jul 16, 2015

"An epic shift in the definition of what a modular can be. The Pittsburgh Modular Patch Box redefines modular synthesis around the venerable stomp box. A monster performance device for guitarists and synthesists alike. A patchable, modular system designed to handle anything.

A playground for unrestricted creativity, the Patch Box is a fully patchable, customizable effects pedal. The open architecture allows the patch box to create unique effects unattainable with standard, fixed signal path guitar pedals."

Lifeforms Primary oscillator-Pittsburgh Modular/Coiler MSK009 -North Coast Synthesis

Published on Jun 27, 2019 Dziam Bass

"Hello Folks!
today I have a small movie with several modules.
basically, I was sure that this movie has gone away, but I found it in working versions so today I publish it.
That's with the Lifeforms Primary oscillator from Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers. I used the VC Octave Switch MSK 008 from North Coast Synthesis to switch between octaves up and down the Coiler MSK009 multimode filter from North Coast Synthesis.
Drums -Kick is Kickall from Befaco plus Pico Drums from Erica Synths
as trigger I used Four bricks Rook -Quad trigger sequencer generator from Shakmat Modular so some fun with the filter, octaves and drums.
So folks !!! Have a good day and have fun .. I do not know how you are but here in Europe is now a hot climate and basically like in HELL so maybe a little of this hot stuff and the hellish climate I passed in this movie.
Cheers!"

Curves filterbank -Flame and Lifeforms Primary Oscillator from Pittsburgh Modular

Published on Apr 17, 2020 Dziam Bass
"Hey.
Why I love my Curves filterbank from Flame instruments and Lifeforms Primary Oscillator from Pittsburgh Modular?
well....
this module is a multimode filterbank with 12 band channels, it is very inspiring and useful to me because each band can get its modulation via the VCA inputs built-in underneath and you have odd or even out .. or All.
also every band can have its smooth output so it extends the possibilities of mixing and obtaining direct bands to the mixer.
Here I used LPF in general but when I use it with the Lifeforms Primary Oscillator module from Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers it creates an amazing audio character - also because the primary is rich in Timbres and Curves sounds really great as a filter.😀
check this video if U want to hear these two modules in action but also the use Time wizard from Shakmat Modular or Black VC EG from Erica Synths and VC OCtave switch from North Coast synthesis.
Great fun, great opportunities and see necessarily Flame Curves filterbank or other filterbanks that give a lot of joy.

Have a nice day and make more awesome music and stay safe in this weird time.😷🙃"

Control Event: Machines In Music 2016 - Full Details

Full details on the upcoming event are in via Control:

"Machines In Music is a 2-day festival that bridges artists, musicians, and instrument builders, with a focus towards modular synthesizer hardware. The exhibition is free and open to the public of all ages.

This year we are proud to host the event at the cross-disciplinary art and performance space Knockdown Center in Queens, NewYork, as well as the DIY community space Trans-Pecos.

Saturday and Sunday daytime exhibitions are free and open to the public with 47 exhibitors displaying modular technology from North America and Europe, as well as presentations by MJ Caselden, Thom Holmes, Colin Benders, Skooby Laposky, Michael Johnsen, Ronald Kuivila and others ranging from histori- cal works to technical design. Visual art from Benton C Bainbridge, Ben Laposky, and Sabrina Ratté will be exhibited during the daytime exhibition. Exhibitors are listed on our website.

Saturday Night’s concert presents live performances from Suzanne Ciani, Alessandro Cortini, Mark Verbos, andTearing Light From Sound.
Tickets can be purchased here: http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?eventId=6908615

Sunday Night’s Wind Down is a chance to showcase a variety of performers from manufacturers to users at Trans-Pecos. Modular Performances by Colin Benders (Kyteman) GIOIA, Jean Marcel Fricke, Keven Michael-Onur Kalaycıoğlu-Żłobnicki, Kodek, Sjam Sjamsoedin and ZV_K.

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Don't Sleep On This Incredibly Affordable Analog Oscillator

video upload by Patchwerks

"In today's stream we are going to take a brief look at the Capt'n BIG-O, an all analog oscillator from Cre8audio.

Capt'n BIG-O is a meticulously crafted module designed for those with a deep appreciation for the raw beauty of analog waveforms. This module offers a pure analog signal path, eschewing chip-based oscillators to deliver a pristine and warm sonic experience.

In a collaborative effort with Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers, we embarked on a mission to encapsulate the essence of massive analog sound within a voltage-controlled oscillator module. This endeavor was met with initial skepticism, but Pittsburgh Modular eventually recognized the value of our vision.

Key Features of Capt'n BIG-O:
- Pure Analog, Original Design: This module boasts a fully analog signal path, ensuring the authenticity and warmth of your sound.
-Diverse Waveforms: Capt'n BIG-O offers a selection of essential waveforms, including sine, triangle, saw, and square, allowing for versatile sound sculpting.
- Flexible Wave Folding: The wave folder/waveshaper is thoughtfully designed to default to sine but can be patched to any waveform or external source, granting you creative control.
- High-Intensity Drive Circuit: Experience a robust 75x overdriven VCA with a potent 5V output, providing dynamic sonic possibilities.
- Linear and Exponential Frequency Modulation (FM): Explore a range of modulation options with both linear and exponential FM capabilities.
- Hard Sync: Achieve precise synchronization of your waveforms for tight and controlled audio synthesis.
- Pulsewidth Modulation: Fine-tune your wave's pulsewidth to attain nuanced tonal variations.

Capt'n BIG-O is your gateway to the world of analog audio exploration. Immerse yourself in the pure, unadulterated world of analog waveforms and elevate your sound to new heights. It's analog synthesis, redefined.

Get yourself a Capt'n BIG-O here: https://bit.ly/captn_bigo_osc

Erica Synths Black Low Pass VCF: https://www.patchwerks.com/collection...

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Video by: Matthew Piecora (aka @EZBOT_ )"

Rare Fonitronik Analog EFM 1900 and 3500 Modular Synthesizer Modules, Kits, and Parts

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via this auction

"Manufacturers of similar modern modular synthesizers include Buchla Electronic Musical Instruments, Doepfer Musikelektronik, Macbeth, Moog Music, Synthesis Technology, PAiA Electronics, Pittsburgh Modular, Analogue Systems, and Synton.

This lot of complete modules and parts are from the EFM series 1900 and 3500 series synthesizers from Tom Gambles Electronics For Music. Nearly everything you need to build a beastly analog modular synthesizer!

Full lot contains the following:

Complete Modules
4 x 3541 VCO
1 x 5x3 multiplier
1 x DEG2A dual ADSR
1 x RX-CV Midi to CV gate
1 x EGLFO1A ADSR/LFO
1 x VCO4E Moog Rogue
1 x VCA5B hybrid VCA/mixer
1 x VCF1E Oberheim 2pole HP/BP/LP filter
1 x PSU 12V power supply

PCB’s only
2 x 3506 – LAG slide/glide/pitch bend
1 x 3541 - VCO
3 x 3508 – ADSR
2 x 1605 – VCF6C EMS diode ladder
1 x 4303 – LFO5A vc lfo/s&h/noise
1 x 1003 – RMP1B ring mod/lfo/preamp

Components
5 x PT146 precision resistors
50 x MF1/4DL3303F Metal Film Resistors - Through Hole 330K
4 x 064W503 Trimmer Resistors - Through Hole 50K 10% 3/8"MULTITURN
100 x 1N4148 Diodes - General Purpose, Power, Switching 100V Io/200mA BULK
25 x CHB471k1H821 ceramic capacitors
25 x C1C101J1H551 ceramic capacitors
100 x 3319P-2-503 Trimmer Resistors - Through Hole 9MM RND 50KOHMS 25% 0.2WATTS

Integrated Circuits
20 x NJM072BD Operational Amplifiers - Op Amps Dual
16 x NJM13600D Transconductance Amplifiers Dual
10 x CD4001UBE Logic Gates CMOS Quad 2-In
5 x NTE912
10 x NJU4066BD Analog Switch ICs CMOS Quad
20 x LM393N Analog Comparators 2-36V Dual
3 x NE555N Timers
90 x 8 IC socket
30 x 14 IC socket
25 x 16 IC socket

As well as miscellaneous LEDs, ~100 knobs, ~40 Al faceplates, resistors, capacitors, diodes, and trim potentiometers.

Sound Samples
bntic.mp3
PS3100_02_15V.mp3
modular6_07.mp3
SL01.mp3

The Plan....The whole point was to design a series of small boards that could be used as building blocks as well as individual modules. They can be mounted on a panel or put on a motherboard and used a single board modular. Most of the boards are designed with the i/o connectors all on one side of the board. Using 90 degree headers they can even be mounted vertically.

More information about the modules, diagrams, and mods can be found here"

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Modular Synthesis with Richard Nicol and Steve Rightnour

Published on Feb 25, 2020 Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers

"Richard talks to eurorack pioneer Steve Rightnour. Join in on the discussion as we talk about the history of Livewire Synthesizers, Monorocket cases, and the early days of eurorack synthesis in America while mostly failing at producing a live YouTube stream. Feel free to ask questions in the live chat or just hang out."

Modular Synthesis with Richard Nicol and Paul Soulsby

Published on Apr 7, 2020 Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers

"Richard talks to Soulsby Synthesizers Director Paul Soulsby. Join in on the discussion as we talk about his journey into 8-bit synthesis while mostly failing at producing a live YouTube stream. Feel free to ask questions in the live chat or just hang out."

Modular Synthesis with Richard Nicol and Suit & Tie Guy

Published on Apr 14, 2020 Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers

"Richard talks to synthesizer legend Suit & Tie Guy. Join in on the discussion as we talk about his journey into synthesis, stg/soundlabs, and the origins of Knobcon while mostly failing at producing a live YouTube stream. Feel free to ask questions in the live chat or just hang out.

stg/soundlabs - http://www.stgsoundlabs.com/"

Modular Synthesis with Richard Nicol and Eric Fox talking Buchla

Published on Mar 24, 2020 Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers (Streamed live 18 hours ago)

"Richard talks to Buchla Chief Plate Spinner Eric Fox. Join in on the discussion as we talk about the recent history, current state, and future of Buchla synthesizers while mostly failing at producing a live YouTube stream. Feel free to ask questions in the live chat or just hang out."

MSK 007 Leapfrog Filter-North Coast Synthesis/ Primary Oscillator -Pittsburgh Modular/Quadigy-Klavis

Dziam Bass

"Hi All.
I took Leapfrog Filter MSK 007 from North Coast Synthesis again this morning for fun with FM, I also added MSK 008 VC Octave Switch and I used the Lifeforms Primary Oscillator from Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers and attached an interesting module from Klavis this Quad Programmable Envelope Generator for this morphing envelopes therefore they are once shorter and longer set the sequences in a small motion , Leapfrog with Primary VCO they give me a really nice sound but I also like adding FM in the filter, I added Timbres to exponential FM so I wanted to share this sound in this short video.
let me know what you think about this sound, it seems quite smooth but also with a great character that hits my head.
sorry for my tripod, my dog walked a lot today during the recording ;-)"

The Lab Report Episode 1: Building on the Past

video upload by Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers

"This Lab Report explores the original Voltage Research Laboratory along with the upcoming Voltage Lab 2.

The Pittsburgh Modular Voltage Lab 2 is a cutting edge synthesis laboratory that offers a new palette of analog textures and waveforms to sonic researchers. Newly developed wave shaping capabilities paired with powerful synthesis tools, and a deep, performance oriented controller join together to create a complete sound design laboratory. This instrument has a very physical sound. The tones it creates feel natural and alive, with traditional waveforms becoming the seeds of unique new shapes and sounds that shift between analog physical modeling and more unfamiliar, abstract timbres."

The Lab Report Episode 2: New Waves

video upload by Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers

"This Lab Report explores the waveshapers of the Voltage Lab 2.

The Pittsburgh Modular Voltage Lab 2 is a cutting edge synthesis laboratory that offers a new palette of analog textures and waveforms to sonic researchers. Newly developed wave shaping capabilities paired with powerful synthesis tools, and a deep, performance oriented controller join together to create a complete sound design laboratory. This instrument has a very physical sound. The tones it creates feel natural and alive, with traditional waveforms becoming the seeds of unique new shapes and sounds that shift between analog physical modeling and more unfamiliar, abstract timbres."

The Lab Report Episode 3: Hands-On Sound

video upload by Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers

"This Lab Report explores the touch controller of the Voltage Lab 2.

The Pittsburgh Modular Voltage Lab 2 is a cutting edge synthesis laboratory that offers a new palette of analog textures and waveforms to sonic researchers. Newly developed wave shaping capabilities paired with powerful synthesis tools, and a deep, performance oriented controller join together to create a complete sound design laboratory. This instrument has a very physical sound. The tones it creates feel natural and alive, with traditional waveforms becoming the seeds of unique new shapes and sounds that shift between analog physical modeling and more unfamiliar, abstract timbres."

Michael's One Minute Synthesis Minute

video upload by Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers

"Michael Johnsen, Analog Engineer for Pittsburgh Modular, offers a few nuggets of synthesis wisdom.

Our adventure with Taiga begins on Jan 31st 2023."

Evaton Technologies RF Nomad Launch Party Pics

via Evaton Technologies

"The RF Nomad Launch Party was a fun evening; a gathering of synth and electronic music enthusiasts, at Assemble Pittsburgh on August 23. Module designer, Russ Hoffman, gave a brief talk on the basics of modular synthesis, as well as a description of the Evaton Technologies RF Nomad shortwave synth module. A demonstration of the module was given, using a vintage Radio Shack TRS-80 Color Computer as a source of EMI for the RF Nomad to chew on. Following the presentation, live music was performed by Greg VanEck (modular synthesizer with RF Nomad), Margaret Cox (manipulated field recordings and live contact microphones), and the duo of 8CYLINDER and Tongue-Cut Sparrow (modular synthesizers, circuit-bent electronics, homebrew electronic instruments, and RF Nomad). Evaton Technologies plans to organize more synth events in Pittsburgh in the future. "

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Pittsburgh Modular Structure 344 Build Overview

Published on Oct 11, 2018 Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers

"An inspiring centerpiece to any electronic music studio, the Structure 344 merges a classic form with robust power and deep, integrated synthesis tools. The 4 row, 344 hp desktop eurorack case features a custom Utility Bridge to handle a wide assortment of functions incorporating a preamp, mixer/splitter, dual voltage controlled signal buses, buffered, cascading attenuators, and more."