#12

Debating this one myself…
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pittsburghmodular/voltage-research-laboratory-organic-modular-synthe

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#13

sounds groooovy, really aesthetically appealing case, but oh man that patch zone looks CRAMPED

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#14

Yeah that’s something I’ve been thinking as well. Once your patch starts getting more complicated it’s going to be really difficult to read those jack labels. Given the amount of functionality they’ve crammed into 48hp though, it seems like a pretty minimal nuisance for what you’re getting. Plus it’s nice that you won’t have to be picking through a cable thicket in order to get your hands on the controls.

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#15

I like to think myself impervious to marketing but man is this whole campaign doin it for me.

Anyway. Fantastic lookin synth. Need to hear more demos (and read a manual).

#16

yeah it really draws on Michael’s interest in film - he co-hosted a long-running (and highly entertaining) experimental/found film night in Pittsburgh in the 90s called Orgone Cinema.

not to sidetrack much but here’s one of his films from that period:

the synth sounds great, looking forward to trying it out at some point.

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#17

very true. maybe that makes more sense for an all-in-one modular unit - spend a few minutes setting up a patch, then tweak away. it sounds like that’s what’s going on in the demo videos on their site too.

#18

20 characters of nice!

#19

There’s a succulent in one of the KS photos, they’ve got our number.

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#20

First the Matriarch, now that. Creepers creeping.

#21

I caved and ordered one. Great price and it sounds so incredible. Really looking forward to this.

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#22

I ordered the controller - $299usd for that controller is a steal considering most similar touch controller modules out there are around $400-$500.

Slightly regret I didn’t get the whole system.

#23

After several years in eurorack I’ve shifted towards wanting ‘instruments’ - apart from the fact that the Voltage Lab looks and sounds great, it is a thoroughly well presented ‘whole’ instrument, no doubt with the limitations of an instrument but also the offerings and delights of an instrument one can know. I find that appealing and attractive. I’ve been eyeing various ‘controllers’ for some time so for me it’s a bonus to have a controller that has some interesting features to it. I’m excited to get hold of this one. Roll on September!

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#24

I went in on on the full system. I got into modular and purchased too much, too quickly. I’ve been overwhelmed and intimidated but also, very inspired and made some stuff I love.

Gonna sell about 2/3s of my stuff and hopefully, I’ll be able to focus, learn, and make more music as a result. Either way, love the idea of full instruments with opinions/limitations, yet completely patchable. Looking forward to Sept!

#25

Looks like there is going to be a Blackbox version:

And Nick Batt’s review is as thorough as usual:

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#26

I have the SV-1 blackbox and I had asked them if they are interchangeable. The case is the same, but power requirements are different so if you have an SV-1 blackbox and want to use a voltage lab eurorack version in there you would have to contact them about ordering the voltage lab power connector.

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#27

Does anyone on here have one of these? It feels like it would be a better fit for my brain than my 0-coast.
I’m curious about getting one of the standalone modules once they are available again but want to hear about people’s experiences.

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#28

I would be interested in getting one of these too, but they’re not going to be in production again until next year and probably not in the same form. This was mentioned at the very beginning of the SV-1B demo here https://youtu.be/MZKBA9vl7ow?t=137.
The module they released recently is the SV-1B which is a rerelease of the SV-1 with minor changes and the same panel aesthetic as the voltage lab.

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#29

Wondering if anyone here picked up one of these and how they’re finding it. I must admit at least half of my GAS on this one is the panel design. Also attracted to the form factor. Based on the demos, this seems to pack a lot of creative potential in 8hp.

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#30

Yes! I have one and I’m sorry to say it’s brilliant.
Sorry to say because I know they immediately sold out. It hits a wonderful sweet spot between flanger, chorus and springy reverb. The circuit will be featured in some of the upcoming instruments. Richard is a good friend of mine and I feel he and Michael Johnsen are continuously breaking new ground. The new designs are so cool and original. I can’t wait for them to be available.

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#31

That’s great to hear. I remember looking pretty hard at the original Voltage Lab. Was surprised to hear Richard mention that it was being updated as it still seems relatively new. Glad to hear the circuit will be making an appearance. I really like that mode-less approach to effects where use-case (flanger, chorus, delay, etc.) is determined by knob position. Not only can you find so many in-between sounds, but you can transition between them for even more experimentation.

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