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Pittsburgh Modular Taiga User Manual

Pittsburgh Modular Taiga
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Taiga Keyboard Electronic Musical Instrument Manual V1.0.0
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Pittsburgh Modular Taiga Specifications

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BrandPittsburgh Modular
ModelTaiga
CategorySynthesizer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1.1 Important Power Information

Safety Precautions

Essential safety guidelines for operating the Taiga Keyboard, covering power, water, modification, and repair.

Eurorack Ribbon Cable Power Information

Crucial information and warnings regarding Eurorack power connections and ribbon cable orientation for safe operation.

2 User Interface

Control Section Details

Explains the buttons and jacks in the Control section, covering MIDI, clock, and sequencing functions.

Oscillator Section Details

Details the controls for the three oscillators, including tuning, modulation, and waveform selection.

Mixer, Preamp, LFO, S&H, Noise, and Filter Sections

Describes the Mixer, Preamp, LFO, Sample & Hold, Noise, and Filter modules and their controls.

Dynamics, Echos, and Output Sections

Explains the Dynamics, Echos (delay), and Output modules, including their functions and connections.

Rear Panel Connections

Lists and describes all rear panel connections, including power, MIDI, and USB ports.

3 Taiga Keyboard Overview

General Overview and Signal Path

Introduction to the Taiga Keyboard, its modular nature, signal path, and control voltage usage.

Panel and Manual Labeling Conventions

Explains labeling conventions used on the panel and within the manual for clarity and identification.

Internal Patching Explained

Describes the default internal patching and how to bypass it using patch cables for flexible routing.

4 Taiga Keyboard Modules

Panel Layout Overview

Overview of the Taiga Keyboard's organization into 11 independent synthesizer modules plus an expansion bay.

5 Control Module

Module Overview and MIDI to CV

Introduction to the Control module, its functions, and the MIDI to CV converter.

Clock Sources and Keyboard Control

Details on internal tap, external MIDI/gate, and pseudo-random clocks, plus local keyboard control.

Velocity Modes and Arpeggiator

Explains velocity output modes, paraphonic mode, arpeggiator, and note sequencer functions.

Advanced Control Features

Covers playback direction, range, gate length, sequence generator, multi-function tool, and pitch bend.

Input/Output Jacks and Memory

Lists and describes control module jacks and explains memory saving.

6 Oscillator Modules

Oscillator Overview and MIDI Control

Introduction to Taiga oscillators, their design, MIDI integration, and core functions.

Seed Waveforms and Wave Shaping

Details on seed waveforms, warp circuit, wave folding (timbre), and module outputs.

Oscillator Input and Output Jacks

Lists and describes the specific input and output jacks for each oscillator.

7 Dual Mixer / Preamp Modules

Mixer and Preamp Overview and Routing

Introduction to the dual mixer, its capabilities, internal routing, and gain staging.

Mixer and Preamp Input/Output Jacks

Details the input and output jacks for the mixer and preamp sections.

8 Utility Modules

LFO, Noise, and Sample & Hold Functions

Overview of LFOs, noise source, and Sample & Hold circuit functions.

Mixer/Splitter Section

Details the Mixer/Splitter section's use as a mixer or buffered splitter.

9 PGH Filter Module

Filter Overview, Response, and Resonance

Introduction to the PGH Filter, its sound, response modes, and resonance control.

Frequency Modulation and I/O Jacks

Explains frequency modulation via CV and lists filter input/output jacks.

10 ADSR Modules

ADSR Module Overview and Functions

Introduction to ADSR envelope generators, their stages, and CV output capabilities.

ADSR Module Input/Output Jacks

Specifies the input (gate) and output (CV) jacks for the ADSR module.

11 Dynamics Module

Module Overview, Modes, and MIDI Control

Introduction to the Dynamics module, its modes (VCA, LPG), and MIDI control.

VCA, LPG Operation, and Pluck Response

Details VCA/LPG operation, resonance, pluck response, and module I/O jacks.

12 Echos Module

Module Overview, Controls, and I/O

Introduction to the Echos module, its controls (delay, regeneration, mix), and I/O jacks.

13 Output Module

Module Overview and Jacks

Overview of line level and headphone outputs, and description of input/output jacks.

14 Factory Reset

Digital Settings Factory Reset Procedure

Instructions on how to perform a factory reset of all digital settings and functions.

15 Paraphonic Calibration

Calibrating Velocity Output for Paraphonic Mode

Step-by-step guide to calibrate the velocity output for accurate 2-voice paraphonic synthesis.

16 Eurorack Expansion Bay

Expansion Bay Overview and Specifications

Introduction to the 24hp expansion bay and its personalization possibilities, including key specifications.

18 More Information

Warranty Information

Details the product warranty terms, coverage, duration, and limitations for the user.

Service and Contact Information

Provides contact details and website for obtaining service or further information about the product.

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