Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers has announced that it is taking preorders on its Microvolt 3900, a semi-modular desktop synthesizer.

Pittsburgh Microvolt 3900

The synth features Pittburgh’s new temperature stabilized, dual VCA oscillator core and dynamic VCA technology, offering a lively, organic sounding synthesizer full of energy.

A modern, semi-modular synthesizer inspired by the instruments designed by our heroes.

The Pittsburgh Modular Microvolt 3900 takes a new approach to building a raw, analog monosynth with a host of unconventional and inspirational features. Patch cables optional.

Pittsburgh Microvolt 3900

Microvolt 3900 features

  • Voltage controlled West Coast style wavefolder.
  • Switchable harmonically rich sine wave.
  • External preamp with independent 30x gain and output level controls.
  • Classic Pittsburgh Modular low pass filter with extended resonance.
  • Dynamic VCA with standard VCA and dynamic low pass gate modes.
  • Variable overdrive on output.
  • Multi-mode sequencing arpeggiator.
  • Chaotic random CV and gate generator.
  • Multi-tasking function generator works as a voltage controlled envelope, LFO, and oscillator.
  • Highly tuned ADSR envelope generator.
  • 39-point Eurorack format compatible patch bay.

The Microvolt 3900 is scheduled to ship to on April 27th, 2018, priced at RRP $629 USD.

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