Pittsburgh Modular Voltage Lab 2 - Playing Expressively with Pressure

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Playing Expressively with Pressure
The Pressure Outputs
There are two [PRESSURE OUTPUTS] on the Touch Control, one per Channel. These pressure outputs are a 0-5 Volt CV
modulation source that can be used to add expression to complex patches.
Their behavior is dependent on the settings of the sequencer channel. They can be: a live reading of touch pressure
when playing the keybed, a stored per step value when using sequencer mode, or they can be controlled by a
complex slewed modulation generation engine when in random pressure mode.
Patch pressure to your dynamics engine cutoff to modulate timbral depth and volume. Or Patch Pressure to your
oscillators’ timbre inputs to sculpt harmonic complexity. Or any other CV Input! Pressure is a great way to add
complexity and depth to a patch, and make it shine.
Pressure While Sequencing in Knob Mode
While sequencer mode is active, Pressure is set and saved per step; each step is given a different static pressure value.
In knob mode, this value is set when turning on a step. If the musician holds down a [TOUCH PAD] and turns the
[VALUE KNOB], a pressure will be assigned to the the step; that pressure will range from 0-5 Volts. To see the pressure
being assigned, look at the [TOUCH PAD LEDS]; they will display the assigned pressure level.
Pressure While Sequencing in Keyboard Mode
While Sequencer Mode and Keyboard Mode are both on, the sequencer will save the pressure you play with while
recording your sequence. The behavior and responsiveness of this recording have a lot to do with how you calibrated
your pads. If you want a more expressive, sensitive interface, turn down your [TOUCH PAD] sensitivity.
Pressure While the Sequencer is Off
While Sequencer Mode is off, the pressure outputs will be dynamic, expressive, pressure sensitive outputs. The more of
your finger is touching the [TOUCH PAD], the higher the voltage from the Pressure output. If you want a more expressive,
sensitive interface, turn down your [TOUCH PAD] sensitivity.
I’ve been loving patching up complex expressive pads with pressure adding depth or tension or rhythm.
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