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Description

The Pittsburgh Modular Lifeforms Binary Filter is an indispensable tool for synthesists craving versatility and character in their sound design. This 8HP Eurorack module delivers a dual-mode filtering experience that can transform any audio input with its two distinct operational modes: Stable and Unstable. Whether you're looking to sweeten your tones with the warm, clean precision of the Stable mode or unleash chaotic overtones with the Unstable mode, the Binary Filter has you covered.

In Stable mode, the Binary Filter offers a graceful analog experience, perfect for sculpting bass lines, leads, and percussion with its three simultaneous outputs: lowpass, bandpass, and highpass. The sound is organic and lush, providing seamless integration into any musical context. The lowpass filter has a smooth elasticity, while the bandpass and highpass filters deliver clarity and smoothness, respectively.

Switch to Unstable mode, and the Binary Filter becomes a sonic beast, characterized by self-oscillation and harmonic complexity. It's perfect for those who want to inject a wild, untamed energy into their music, turning subdued pads into overdriven soundscapes and adding a fierce edge to any melody. This mode's unpredictability makes it a creative playground for artists who love to experiment with sound.

Key Features:

  • Dual-mode analog filter module in a compact 8HP size
  • Derived from the acclaimed Lifeforms SV-1 synthesizer
  • Offers lowpass, bandpass, and highpass filter outputs simultaneously
  • Stable mode provides smooth, warm analog processing
  • Unstable mode introduces dramatic harmonic variation
  • CV inputs for dynamic modulation of cutoff frequency and resonance
Analogue Zone Showroom / Synths and Studio

Analogue Zone Showroom / Synths and Studio

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Analogue Zone Showroom / Synths and Studio

Analogue Zone Showroom / Synths and Studio

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