Pittsburgh Modular Taiga - 11 Dynamics Module; Module Overview, Modes, and MIDI Control

11.4 Dynamics VCA Mode
In VCA Mode the Dynamics module acts as a transparent voltage controlled amplier. The
[Dynamics Response Knob] has little effect on the incoming signal and the [Dynamics Low Pass
Gate Resonance Knob] has no effect on the incoming signal. Plucked Response is also not
available.
The [Dynamics Knob] acts as a pass through for the incoming signal. Turn the [Dynamics Knob]
to the right to manually open up the VCA and allow the incoming signal to pass. When using
the [Dynamics CV Input Jack] and [Dynamics CV Knob], the [Dynamics Knob] acts as the
starting point for the level of the incoming signal.
11.5 Dynamics Low Pass Gate Mode
The response of the low pass gate mode sits somewhere between a VCA and a lter. The
traditional description of a low pass gate is that it combines a VCA and lter together to allow
the circuit to manage both amplitude and harmonic content. Removing harmonics as the low
pass gate closes and adding back the harmonics as it opens. The response of the low pass
gate is implemented in a way that allows it to remove all audible frequencies and eliminate
the need for a VCA.
The Dynamics module has been tuned so that traditional low pass gate an other effects can
be achieved using our modern design. Incorporating the ability to pluck the low pass gate with
variable response time, smooth resonance, and full frequency range sweep create an organic
and unique dynamics manager.
The [Dynamics Knob] controls the low pass gate sweep and acts as a pass through for the
incoming signal. Turn the [Dynamics Knob] to the right to manually open up the low pass gate,
adding back harmonics and allowing the incoming signal to pass. When using the [Dynamics
CV Input Jack] and [Dynamics CV Knob], the [Dynamics Knob] acts as the starting point for the
incoming signal.
11.6 Dynamics Low Pass Gate Resonance:
The Dynamics low pass gate mode offers a soft resonance response tuned to add weight to
sounds without becoming overwhelming. Like in the PGH Filter, the amount of resonance
available is headroom dependent. Smaller incoming audio signals allow more headroom for
resonance and larger incoming audio signals allow less headroom for resonance.
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