Doepfer

thanks for the suggestions! 
what would be the advantage of a bipolar mixer rather than the standard mixer?
I was trying to make the system a hybrid of processing and generating sounds, hence the 
2 oscillators.  The idea of using the a108 as a additional osc is very useful. 
thanks again


  --- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, "thomasborax" <thomasborax@...> wrote:
>
> hi, just some thoughts off the top of my head...
> 
> why 2 oscillators if you're seeking a "processor" type synth?  maybe
> try the a108 LPF or the ssm filter (instead of the diode lpf), which
> you can use as an oscillator (very good w/oscillating filter possible
> through wave multiplier) AND
> to process external stuff.
> 
> i don't think the ring mod is that interesting.  i recommend getting
> the dual vca instead.  you can get some pretty grimy ring mod sounds
> with that + you will then have two vcas, which are always helpful.  i
> personally don't have a "linear vca" at all in my suitcase.  i do all
> amp modulation wit the dual vcas.  works for me...
> 
> another hint for saving space is drilling your multiple(s) into the
> wood strip at the top or bottom of the suitcase.  since the mults are
> passive, this is a good spot for them and gives you more real estate
> on the bus board.
> 
> consider the  bipolar mixer rather than the straight up mixer.
> 
> stick with the wasp, that's a cheapie but goodie.  i like the reverb
> unit, but it's a bit one dimensional.  one way to improve it is to
> mute one or two of the springs so it's not quite so cathedral boingy
> (good sometimes but not all times).
> 
> i like the bbd module, but it takes up a bit more real estate.
> 
> ok for now-
> tom
> 
> --- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, "anthonyjanas" <ajanas1@> wrote:
> >
> > howdy,
> > I have a portable suitcasze system that i use live in a psych band
> (think factory records 
> > meet 13th floor elevators) 
> > the system consist of 
> > 2x 110 vco
> > 1 ring mod
> > 1 diode filter
> > 1 wasp filter
> > 1 spring reverb
> > 1 joystick 
> > 1 adsr
> > 1 VCA
> > 1 mixer
> > 1 a118 noise
> > 1 a119 external input
> > 1 a137 wave multiplier
> > 1 multiple 
> > 1 VC Lfo
> >  I use it mainly to treat guitar, scifi atmospheric stuff, and to
> provide some drone bass 
> > end.  I was planning on picking up the A146 LFO 2 next and the touch
> keyboard when ever 
> > it is released, but i'm clueless what to put in the remaining space.
>  I was thinking about an 
> > audio divider but i feel the multipler fills this role.  Any
> suggestions or advice would be 
> > extremely helpful in my quest.
> > thanks
> >
>