Doepfer

I love the A-136...a great module.

>
> > I'm currently just finishing development of my own wave rectifier
> > module that offers Positive Half, Positive Full, Negative Half and
> > Negative Full wave rectification along with an offset control
> > (Internal and CV) to make for some really funky assymetrical rectified
> > signals.
> 
> Have you ever tried the A-136 Distortion / Waveshaper ?
> 
> It has probably all these features available. The incoming signal is
divided
> into 3 sections:
> 
> - positive share of the signal with adjustable clipping level and
> positive/negative amplification of this component
> - negative share of the signal with adjustable clipping level and
> positive/negative amplification of this component
> - original signal with positive/negative amplification
> 
> Precision rectifiers are used for the pos/neg shares in the A-136
(not only
> simple diodes). According to the control settings of the A-136
controls all
> suggested rectifier functions and anything in between are possible.
I know
> that the A-136 is a bit underestimated, probably because it's not
very easy
> to understand.
> Only the offset controls are missing. For this external modules (e.g.
> A-129-3 or A-138c) can be used. DIY's could add 2 or 3
potentiometers and
> sockets with switching contacts for the offset functions. If someone is
> interested I will email him the schematics of the A-136 (not a big
secret
> for an electronic technician).
> 
> Best wishes
> Dieter Doepfer
>