
Notable Particulars
- MIDI-to-CV conversion brings keyboards, sequencers and other MIDI equipment into a Eurorack modular system.
- Mono, duophonic and arpeggiator modes provide flexible options for melodic and performance patches.
- Dual Gate and CV outputs allow control of one or two modular voices.
- Dedicated Velocity and MIDI CC outputs turn expressive MIDI performance data into useful control voltages.
- Clock output with Tap control helps synchronise modular patches with external MIDI equipment.
The Details
The Pittsburgh Modular Lifeforms MIDI 3 is a compact Eurorack MIDI-to-CV interface designed to connect conventional MIDI equipment with the wonderfully unruly world of analogue modular synthesis.
Its front panel provides Gate 1 and Gate 2 outputs alongside CV 1 and CV 2, allowing MIDI note information to control modular oscillators, envelopes and complete voices. Dedicated Velocity and CC outputs provide additional modulation possibilities, while pitch bend support adds further expression.
Three operating modes make the MIDI 3 particularly versatile. Mono mode handles traditional single-voice duties, Duo mode provides two-voice operation, and Arp mode introduces arpeggiator functionality for instant rhythmic and melodic movement. Front-panel Mode, Edit and Hold controls provide access to the module's performance and configuration functions.
A dedicated Clock output allows MIDI timing information to synchronise sequencers, clock dividers and other Eurorack modules, with a Tap control adding another useful performance option.
MIDI arrives through a full-size 5-pin DIN input, making the Lifeforms MIDI 3 an excellent choice for integrating MIDI keyboards, hardware sequencers and DAWs with a Eurorack system. A compact and highly useful utility module from Pittsburgh Modular, particularly attractive for anyone building a hybrid MIDI and CV setup.
The Essentials
- Mo's Secret Code: P266923