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An   Introduction   to   Modular   Synthesis

The   Foundation   was   designed   to   be   a   complete,   fully   modular   analog   synthesizer.      A   modern   version   of   the   great   1970's   monosynths   
conveniently   broken   down   into   individual   components   with   no   hardwired   signal   Olow   to   restrict   experimentation.      Oscillators,   mixer,   Oilter,   
ring   modulator,   ADSR,   etc.   are   all   individual   modules.

Because   each   module   performs   a   single   function,   without   patch   cables   the   Foundation   will   not   produce   sound.      A   synthesizer   voice   must   Oirst   
be   patched   up   using   cables   to   wire   modules   together.      The   Foundation   allows   the   signal   Olow   to   be   rewired   with   every   patch.      The   voice   can   
be   as   simple   as   listening   to   the   triangle   output   of   an   oscillator   or   as   complex   as   a   self   running   patch   using   all   the   modules.      

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Страница 1: ...Pittsburgh Modular Foundation 2 0 Synthesizer Manual and Patch Guide...

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Страница 3: ...wer supply Please pay very close attention to the orientation of the ribbon cable when adding and removing modules The stripe on the ribbon cable marks 12v This stripe needs to line up with the 12v pi...

Страница 4: ...r SpeciOications 5 Foundation Package Contents 5 An Introduction to Modular Synthesis 6 Audio Signal Path 7 Control Voltage Signal Path 7 Individual Modules 8 19 Patching a Modular Synthesizer 20 Patc...

Страница 5: ...t 1 Manual and Patch Guide 1 External Power Adapter Case and Power Supply External Dimensions Heavy Duty Road Case with Removable Lid 19 25 x 6 25 x 6 Custom Hardwood Desktop Case 19 25 x 4 5 x 6 5 In...

Страница 6: ...scillators mixer Oilter ring modulator ADSR etc are all individual modules Because each module performs a single function without patch cables the Foundation will not produce sound A synthesizer voice...

Страница 7: ...using a square or pulse wave from an oscillator or LFO or by using the GATE output on Midi module A gate can be shaped using an envelope generator to control the attack decay sustain and release of th...

Страница 8: ...of complex analog sounds The modular nature of the Foundation allows for deep experimentation and a virtually unlimited sound palate with no hardwired signal path or Oixed voice architecture to restr...

Страница 9: ...s and the second is sent to the Gate2 and CV2 outputs Duophonic mode is perfect when working with a two voice modular synthesizer 3 Dual Monophonic Gate 2 and CV2 outputs are controlled by a different...

Страница 10: ...nge of 1 octave 1V Input CV input used to track the Oscillator at 1 volt per octave RT CV Input used to hard reset the Oscillator on the falling edge of the incoming waveform FM Knob and Input Linear...

Страница 11: ...2 outputs allow each section to be used as a 2 channel unity gain mixer signal buffer and buffered multiple Controls Section 1 MULT All 4 jacks function the same Although the jacks are labeled I O O...

Страница 12: ...e symmetry control also adjusts the pulse width of the SQR wave output The bottom LFO is a simple triangle based low frequency oscillator with rate control over the triangle and square outputs LFO 1 C...

Страница 13: ...he X and Y inputs summed with the ambient voltage within the circuit Type 3 Linear Amplitude Modulator Outputs the sum and difference of the X and Y inputs summed with the carrier Y signal Controls X...

Страница 14: ...lume curve that is tuned for use with audio but it will work with CV as well Patching the output of channel 1 2 or 3 will remove it from the mixer circuit Channel 4 can not be removed from the mixer c...

Страница 15: ...goal was to produce a Oilter that did not have a sweet spot where the every turn of the frequency knob produced something interesting Modes of Sound Multiple Oilter responses are available simultaneo...

Страница 16: ...vy distortion the incoming audio Controls Q Pot Adjusts the resonance Q of the Oilter FREQ Pot Adjusts the Frequency of the Oilter L H Pot Sweeps between lowpass notch and highpass Oilters QCV Pot and...

Страница 17: ...lope generator is used to shape control voltages such as the gate of the Midi module or a square wave from the LFO2 Controls A Pot Attack Stage Control D Pot Decay Stage Control S Pot Sustain Stage Co...

Страница 18: ...attenuation The CV and IN of channel 2 are normaled to channel 1 If left un patched channel 2 will operate using the channel 1 CV and IN signals Controls Index 1 VCA 1 CV CV Input used to control the...

Страница 19: ...he Foundation Outs is a dual independent output module featuring a stereo 1 4 headphone ampliOier output and dual mono 1 4 line level outputs Left and Right inputs are available If only the left input...

Страница 20: ...lity as well as additional features of the highlighted module In general the Highlight patches will provide a way to focus attention on the capabilities of a single module and may not provide results...

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Страница 41: ...nd workmanship for 1 year Patch Cables are not covered by the 1 Year Limited Warranty This warranty is void if in our opinion the instrument has been damaged by accident mishandled altered improperly...

Страница 42: ...Service and Information Please contact us for service or other information info pittsburghmodular com www pittsburghmodular com contact 42...

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Страница 44: ...Copyright 2012 Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers LLC 44...

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