Pittsburgh Modular Voltage Lab 2
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Pittsburgh Modular
Voltage Lab 2
Product Info
Article Number:
591951
Brand:
Pittsburgh Modular
Model:
Voltage Lab 2
Category:
General Synthesizers
Price:
$2,308.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Voltage Lab 2 is a powerhouse for sound design, offering a ton of sonic possibilities in a relatively compact Eurorack format. It's perfect for experienced modular users wanting a self-contained creative environment, or adventurous newcomers ready to dive deep into synthesis. Just be prepared to spend some serious time learning its intricacies – it's a rewarding journey, though.
Product Description
- Pittsburgh Modular Voltage Lab 2
- Modular Analogue Synthesiser
- Fully modular synthesiser in Eurorack format with 101 patch points
- Complex 16-note touch controller and sequencer
- 2 Oscillators: Oscillator 1 with 6-stage Pittsburgh Warped Wavefolder
- Oscillator 2 with Pulse Symmetry and Reflection Wavefolder (folds the lower part of the waveform onto the upper part)
- Ring modulator
- frequency modulation (FM)
- bit crushing and bi-directional hard sync
- 2 Function generators: Envelope with or without sustain
- slew
- clock divider
- gate delay and more
- Function generators can be linked together to generate complex modulation options
- Amplifier
- attenuator
- mixer/splitter
- LFO with two ranges and signal splitter
- MIDI to CV converter
- Arpeggiator and random sequencer
- 2 Pittsburgh Dynamics controllers
- Noise generator and sample & hold
- Flanger/chorus and delay effects
- Two-channel touch controller with 16 pitch controls per channel and 16 shared CV controls
- Each channel provides 8 simultaneously usable outputs
- Touch controller inputs: MIDI
- clock and clock reset input
- Pitch of the touch controller can be assigned chromatically or in steps with the corresponding channel controls
- Programmable parameters per step: pitch
- gate length
- envelope length
- probability
- step shift
- note value
- step skip and step roll
- Global sequencer functions: First step
- direction
- touchpad mode
- step quantiser
- swing
- humanise
- sequence shift
- Euclidean generator
- sequence generator
- fill generator
- clock division
- Dimensions: 478 x 267 x 108 mm
- Weight: 4.39 kg
- Includes 20 x Nazca Noodles patch cables
PROS
- • Exceptional Warped Wavefolder creates uniquely complex, evolving tones.
- • Touch controller offers surprisingly precise and expressive performance control.
- • Integrated sequencer and arpeggiator provide immediate creative pathways.
- • Robust, all-metal Pittsburgh Modular build quality ensures longevity.
CONS
- • Steep learning curve for those unfamiliar with modular synthesis concepts.
- • Limited patch points compared to larger, more expansive modular systems.
- • Size and weight make it less portable than smaller Eurorack options.
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
Touch-sensitive, 16-note
Key Type
Touch-sensitive membrane
Synthesis Type
Analog Modular
Polyphony
Mono (with modulation possibilities for complex textures)
Effects
Ring modulation, bit crushing, wavefolding (multiple types)
Connections
101 patch points, MIDI to CV, gate, audio inputs/outputs
Weight
Approximately 10 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s far more nuanced for expressive swells and microtonal shifts, but lacks the immediate familiarity of a keyboard, requiring a different performance approach.
Absolutely, it’s designed as a self-contained module system, but the 101 patch points will limit how much you can expand it externally.
It's quite capable for creating complex sequences and arpeggios, but more intricate track arrangements might benefit from external sequencing solutions.
