The Voltage Research Laboratory based in Pittsburgh
has created an organic modular synthesiser designed to help musicians and music
makers explore the “natural systems and lesser-known fringes of analogue
synthesis”. Watch the demonstration video below to learn more about the modular
synthesiser which is this week launched via Kickstarter and already blasted
past its required pledge goal of US$ 60,000 with still 29 days remaining on its
campaign.
The Voltage Research Laboratory is a completely different
analog synthesizer where every function of the instrument has been influenced
by the behaviours and systems of the natural world.
The Voltage Research Laboratory is 100% eurorack
modular format compatible and is comprised of 3 separate eurorack modules
housed together in a purpose-built, handmade eurorack enclosure. Offering
musicians a “unique modular synthesizer designed to reward deep experimentation
and encourage the creation of unique sonic systems”.
A set of multi-function generators work as
interactive voltage processing systems to create and modify complex control
voltages. The function generators act as voltage controllable envelopes, LFOs,
slew generators, and more to produce evolving control signals. Voltage
controllable parameters and multiple unison modes create complex and intertwined
modulation systems through time.
Twin dynamics controllers pull everything together.
A unique circuit expanding on the classic low pass gate, the dynamics
controller with variable response adds an organic depth to the sound of the
Lifeforms Voltage Lab by simulating the natural behavior of sound. The
multi-mode signal processor features a 12db resonant filter, VCA, and
percussive low pass gate modes.
For more details on the modular synthesizer and to
make a pledge from US$ 299 jump over to the official Kickstarter campaign page. If manufacturing progresses smoothly worldwide
shipping is expected to take place sometime around September 2019
