PAiA Electronics P9700S Analog Modular Synthesizer

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"PAiA Electronics P9700S Analog Modular Synthesizer, also known more simply as the PAiA 9700. This is a Frac-Rack modular format, very similar to Eurorack, and occupies 3 rack spaces in a standard 19" rack. It is MIDI controlled and has a lot of power packed into such a compact unit!!

There are 4 separate modules: 1. MIDI to CV, 2. VCO, 3. VCF and 4. VCA. There are many additional features included in each of these modules that make them very functional and flexible. Altogether, there is an equivalent of 15 separate modules combined within this synth, which include 2 voltage controlled oscillators, one of which can be switched to an LFO, 2 voltage controlled filters, 2 voltage controlled amplifiers, a balanced modulator, a mixer, a noise source, 2 A-R envelope generators, 1 ADSR envelope generator, MIDI to CV converter, glide processor, CV scale/offset processor and an external class II power supply."

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16 step homemade analog sequencer demonstration

Published on Jun 19, 2015 cnagorka

"Finally! The 'Red Devil' 16 step sequencer is up and running, here it is being put through its paces."

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Paia P9700s

Published on Feb 6, 2018 MrLombrose

"Just the P9700s controlled by seq303 and the delptronics ldb1 for drums controlled by the euclidean circles in sync."

Paia 9700 modular synthesizer

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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 normaling 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. Distributing costs like circuit boards, panels and power connectors across multiple elements dramatically lowers per element cost.

All modules are scaled for 1Volt/octave Control Voltages with standard 100k ohm input impedance. Nominal signal level is approximately +10dB. Modules are designed for ±18V. unregulated bipolar power but ±15V. regulated supplies can also be used.

FracRak accessory kits have heavy duty 1/8" black anodized and screen printed aluminum panels that are 2U high (5-1/4") and provide 1/8" phone jacks for patching. "

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White Paia P9700S Modular Synthesizer

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Paia 9700 Modular

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"The following is from the Paia website:
'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.

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FrankenSynth

via Stephen of FUTURECHIMP where you'll find more pics and info.

"I recently finished a modular system. It's basically a Paia 9700S system in a new shell, with a built-in midi keyboard and a homemade 10-step sequencer based on the Baby 10 schematic.

I tried to make the case as small as possible, so I gutted an old midi keyboard that had miniature keys. The red plunger buttons on either side of the keyboard transpose the octave up or down, so it's possible to play all notes in the midi range. The midi cable comes out from the interior of the case and goes into the faceplate, so I can unplug the keyboard to use a different controller (like drum pads).

The case is built out of acrylic, and the lettering is dry-transfer.

19"w x 11"h x 8"d"


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YouTube via stexe

"A freshly-built Paia 9700s modular synthesizer draws its first breath. Get your own at: http://www.paia.com/p9700s.asp"

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PAIA 9700 Modular

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"From the PAIA site it states '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 normaling 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'"

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PAiA P9700S

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New PAiA modular. BTW, I'm curious how this one sounds compared to the Fatman. If you you have one please comment.