Doepfer

Hi Chris

> Is the A-119 the only way you can incorporate external audio into the A100 or can you 
> patch another synth, for instance into any of the audio inputs? 
The signal of most other synthesizers fit well into the audio inputs af 
any audio module. The real advantage of the A-119 is given with non line 
signals (e.g. guitares or microphones). Also the functions of envelope 
following and gate creation from audio signals can be provideed only by 
the A-119.

> Can sound from the Audio Outs of the modules (VCOs, VCAs, ect) be patched directly into 
> my home monitors or do you have to use a Mixer module for that?
You always should use some gear, that is able to decrease the sigkla 
volume (e.g. some small mixer like an Behringer or Phonic. The direct 
output signal level of the A-100 is to high to connect it direct to an 
active monitor.

> Finally, I'm not 100% clear on the difference between the Linear and Exponential Mixers 
> and VCAs. 
Mixers: Linear for control voltages, Exponential for audio

VCA:
- Linear for envelope control (ADSR - the control signal is already 
exponential),
- Exponential for LFO and dynamics control (e.g. velocity from MIDI or 
envelope follower).
Where mixing audio signal on a linear mixer is not perfect but possible, 
mixing control voltages on a logarithmic mixer is very unsatisfying.

If you want to take only one VCA or one mixer, you should buy the linear 
version of each.


Florian