{"product_id":"pittsburgh-modular-synthesizer-box","title":"Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizer Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eWired for instant access to classic tones without needing a single patch cable, the \u003cstrong\u003ePittsburgh Modular Synthesizer Box\u003c\/strong\u003e is a modern, complete semi-modular, monophonic synthesizer module. The Synthesizer Box is 100% analog and 100% Eurorack compatible with a complete set of patch points able to override the internal audio and CV signal paths. The Synthesizer Box was designed to be the core of any modular system. Each major component is fully patchable and can function independent to the rest of the module. This allows the functionality of the Waveforms Oscillator, Lopass Gate, LFO, Envelope Generator, and VCA to be broken apart and used like standalone modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFull Range, Complex Waveform Oscillator\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eOscillator Waveform Mixer\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eVoltage Controlled Multi-Mode Lowpass Gate\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eWide Range Low Frequency Oscillator\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eGlide Control for Portamento Effects\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eADSR Envelope Generator\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eHigh Quality, Linear Response, Voltage Controlled Amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eSynthesizer Box Module Components\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWAVEFORMS\u003c\/strong\u003e (Complex Waveform Oscillator)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Waveforms oscillator is the heart of the Synthesizer Box. Complex modulation, voltage controlled waveform morphing, and a sub oscillator allow for a deep tones and rich timbres.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWaveforms Controls: Coarse and Fine Tune Frequency Controls\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub Oscillator -\u003c\/strong\u003e Square wave pitched one octave below the core oscillator creates a huge bottom end for the Synthesizer Box. Switch adjusts between low volume \/ off \/ full volume\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Modulation (FM)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Used to modulate the pitch of the oscillator, The attenuated FM input can be switched between exponential and linear response. The FM input is internally patched to the LFO triangle output. This routing can be bypassed by patching into the FM CV IN input jack.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaw \/ Blade Switch -\u003c\/strong\u003e Selects the type of saw wave sent to the mixer. The SAW wave is the core wave of the oscillator and is not effected by the MOD CV input. The BLADE wave is a unique, complex saw wave that can be modulated using the MOD CV input. Additional manipulation of the blade wave can be achieved using the BLADE IN jack.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaveform Modulation (MOD CV) -\u003c\/strong\u003e Attenuated MOD CV input controls the amount of waveform modulation. Waveform modulation effects the square wave and blade wave. The modulation effects each wave type differently. Pulse width modulation of the square wave and wave shape morphing of the blade wave. The MOD CV input is internally patched to the LFO triangle output. This routing can be bypassed by patching into the MOD CV IN input jack.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eOscillator Patch Points:\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e1V\/O IN - One volt per octave input.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBLADE IN - Blade wave manipulation input.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFM CV IN - Frequency modulation input overrides internal routing to allow for external modulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMOD CV IN - Waveform modulation input overrides internal routing to allow for external modulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eTRI OUT - Post mixer triangle wave output.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eS\/B OUT - Post mixer saw or blade wave output.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eSQR OUT - Post mixer square wave output.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMIX OUT - Mixer output includes triangle, saw\/blade, square, and sub oscillator waveforms.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eLPG  (Voltage Controlled Lopass Gate)\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe LPG is a distinctive module that incorporates both a low pass filter and VCA. The lopass gate is unique in the way that it simulates the characteristics of natural instruments. When used in LPG mode, additional harmonic content is added to louder sounds while quieter sounds pass through unmodified. This behavior imparts a rich, organic quality on the sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLPG Controls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frequency Modulation (MOD CV) - Attenuated MOD CV input controls the amount of lopass gate frequency modulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMod \/ Ping Switch - Determines how the lopass gate responds to frequency modulation. In MOD mode, the MOD CV is used to sweep the frequency range of the lopass gate. In PING mode, the MOD CV is converted to a short trigger used to ping or strike the lopass gate. The PING mode takes advantage of the lopass gates fast attack and slow decay to create organic percussive sounds with a natural decay. The MOD CV input is internally patched to the envelope generator output. This routing can be bypassed by patching into the LPG CV IN input jack.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFrequency Control - In filter mode, the frequency knob controls the center frequency of the filter. In VCA mode, the frequency knob controls the pass through signal level. In lopass gate mode, the frequency knob controls both the center frequency of the filter and the pass through signal level.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eResonance Control - In filter mode, the resonance knob controls the amount of resonance. In VCA mode and lopass gate mode, the resonance knob is not active.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLPG Mode Switch - Switch between the 3 modes of the lopass gate. VCA position (up) enables VCA mode, LPG position (center) enables lopass gate mode, and LOPASS position (down) enables low pass filter mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLPG Patch Points: \u003c\/strong\u003e LPG CV IN - Frequency modulation input overrides internal routing to allow for external modulation. LPG IN - Signal input overrides internal routing. LFP OUT - Signal output.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eLFO (Low Frequency Oscillator)\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWide Range LFO is perfect for long sweeps or audio rate frequency modulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLFO Controls: Rate Knob - Selects the frequency of the low frequency oscillator.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRange Switch - Determines the range of the rate knob. Switches between low range and high range.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLFO Patch Points: TRI OUT - Triangle wave output. SQR OUT - Square wave output.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eENVELOPE (ADSR)\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFour stage envelope generator.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvelope Controls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attack Knob - The first stage of the envelope generator. The attack knob adjusts the rise time of the envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDecay Knob - The second stage of the envelope generator. The decay knob adjusts amount of time the envelope remains at the maximum level while the envelope input contains a signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSustain Switch - The third stage of the envelope generator. The sustain knob sets the maximum output level of the envelope once the decay stage has completed.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRelease Knob - The fourth stage of the envelope generator. The release knob adjusts the amount of time it takes for the envelope to turn off once the decay stage has completed.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvelope Patch Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e ENV IN - Envelope input. ENV OUT - Envelope output.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGLIDE (Portamento)\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHardwired between the 1 Volt Per Octave Input (1V\/O IN) and the waveforms oscillator.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlide Controls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Time Knob - Adjusts the amount of time it takes to shift from one frequency to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eMIXER (Waveforms Output Mixer)\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWaveform mixer for oscillator outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixer Controls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Triangle Wave Attenuator - Adjust the level of the triangle wave sent to the TRI OUT and MIX OUT.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSaw \/ Blade Wave Attenuator - Adjust the level of the saw \/ blade wave sent to the S\/B OUT and MIX OUT.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSquare Wave Attenuator - Adjust the level of the square wave sent to the SQR OUT and MIX OUT.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixer Patch Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e MIX OUT  (in waveforms section) - Mixer output includes triangle, saw\/blade, square, and sub oscillator waveforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eVCA  (Voltage Controlled Amplifier)\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHigh quality, linear voltage controlled amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVCA Controls:\u003c\/strong\u003e CV Input Attenuator Knob - Adjusts the output level of the VCA.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVCA Patch Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eVCA CV IN - CV input. The VCA CV IN input is internally patched to the ENV OUT output. This routing can be bypassed by patching into the VCA CV IN input jack. VCA IN - VCA signal input The VCA IN input is internally patched to the LPG OUT output. This routing can be bypassed by patching into the VCA IN input jack. VCA OUT - Signal output.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 28hp Module depth with ribbon cable attached: 36.5mm Power Usage: 120mA\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eSequencer\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e8 Step Assignable Voltage Sequencer Suggested Retail Price - $149\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sequencer module is a compact, simple 8 step analog sequencer. It uses an external clock to cycle through 4, 6, or 8 steps. The output of the sequencer can be used control the pitch of an oscillator, modulate a filter, or manipulate any module with a CV input.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eComplex sequences can be created using a combination of the Reset, Hold, and Add inputs. The Reset input can be used to create odd or variable length loops while Hold pauses the movement of the sequencer. Voltage from the Add input is summed with the voltage created by the Sequencer transcribing the output.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sequencer module also makes a great sub-octave generator. Clocking the Sequencer at audio rates using the square wave of an Oscillator turns the Sequencer into a sub-octave waveform generator able to produce 1, 2, or 3 octaves below the frequency of the clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eVariable Step Count of 4, 6, or 8 Steps Reset CV Input Hold CV Input Transpose CV Adder Input CV Range: 0-10v Dual Outputs\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Controls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAssignable Voltage Knobs Sets the output voltage from 0-10v for each of the 8 sequencer stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eVariable Step Count Switch (4 8 6) Sets the number of steps the Sequencer module cycles through. 4, 8, or 6 steps can be selected.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eClock Input (CLOCK) Clock source can be a square wave or gate signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eReset Input (RESET) Positive voltage resets the Sequencer to the first step.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHold Input (HOLD) Positive voltage pauses the Sequencer.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eTranspose Input (ADD) Control Voltage Adder. 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