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.

Pittsburgh Modular lifeforms sv-1 Specifications

General

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

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