Pittsburgh Modular lifeforms sv-1 - User Manual

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the heart and soul of modular synthesis
The Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers Lifeforms SV-1 is a complete dual oscillator synthesizer, designed to be
the core of your eurorack modular system. Building on the sound and legacy of our celebrated Waveforms
oscillator, the SV-1 module features two full-range independent analog oscillators; sound sources that are
perfect for dynamic and inspired performances. In addition to these two high-performance oscillators, we
stuffed the SV-1 with a perfectly curated set of modular synthesis tools including dual, chained mixers, a
plucky, four stage envelope generator, and of course, our legendary analog state variable filter.

Summary

Important Information

Power Connection Safety

Details crucial ribbon cable connection and polarity protection for safe operation.

Module Interfaces

Filter Module

Explains the voltage-controlled analog state variable filter.

ADSR Module

Details the four-stage envelope generator for shaping signals.

Voltage Controlled Amplifier Module

Explains the VCA for attenuating or amplifying signals.

SV-1 Synthesizer Overview

MIDI Module

MIDI Module Overview

MIDI Performance Modes

Monophonic Mode Details

Arpeggiator Mode Details

Oscillator 1 Module

Oscillator 1 Overview

Describes Oscillator 1 as a wide-range analog waveform generator.

Oscillator 1 Inputs and Controls

Details the frequency, fine tune, V/O, FM, and width controls for Osc 1.

Oscillator 1 Outputs

Lists the available waveform outputs from Oscillator 1.

Oscillator 2 Module

Oscillator 2 Overview

Describes Oscillator 2 as a wide-range analog waveform generator.

Oscillator 2 Inputs and Controls

Details the frequency, fine tune, V/O, and FM controls for Osc 2.

Oscillator 2 Outputs

Lists the available waveform outputs from Oscillator 2.

Modulation Module

Mixer Module

Tools Module

Filter Module

Filter Overview

Describes the analog, voltage-controlled state variable filter.

Filter Interface

Details filter controls and outputs: cutoff, resonance, and HP/BP/LP.

ADSR Module

ADSR Overview

Explains the four-stage envelope generator for shaping signals.

ADSR Interface

Details ADSR controls: attack, decay, sustain, release, and I/O.

Voltage Controlled Amplifier Module

VCA Overview

Explains the VCA for attenuating or amplifying signals.

VCA Interface

Details VCA controls and inputs/outputs.

Resetting and Calibration

MIDI Factory Reset

Details the procedure for performing a factory reset on the MIDI module.

MIDI Calibration

Explains the calibration process for the MIDI module's V/O output.

Oscillator 1 Wave Shape Calibration

Details calibration steps for Oscillator 1's waveform shapes.

Oscillator 1 Pitch Tracking Calibration

Explains the calibration procedure for Oscillator 1's pitch tracking.

Oscillator 2 Wave Shape Calibration

Details calibration steps for Oscillator 2's waveform shapes.

Oscillator 2 Pitch Tracking Calibration

Explains the calibration procedure for Oscillator 2's pitch tracking.

Filter Calibration Procedure

Details the calibration procedure for the filter's frequency and resonance.

Eurorack Specifications

SV-1 Module Specifications

Pittsburgh Modular lifeforms sv-1 Specifications

General

Brand	Pittsburgh Modular
Model	lifeforms sv-1
Category	Synthesizer
Language	English