Doepfer

sometimes i think a really bright clean way to get gain and bypass 
the a119 altogether would be helpful.  a119 has a very cheap sounding 
overdrive, which i admit to using often, however i really crave a 
cleaner sound sometimes, and i currently don't really have anything 
that would increase the gain without distorting it.  i'd like to hear 
what a few modules would do to a cleaner guitar sound.

i love env follower quacks and believe me, i use my a119s often.  i 
wouldn't mind a more gourmet input module.  i've never tried any 
other manufacturers' versions.  but the a119 seems basic and meant to 
be affordable.  i'm a lo-fi type of guy, so i haven't been too 
aggressive seeking alternatives, but i wonder what it would be 
like....

-t


--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, "Maxime" <francois.maxime@...> 
wrote:
>
> Hey,
> Like Neil said, you'll probably want a A119 module. 
> There's also the new A138d that will do the impedance matching stuff
> if you want to use effects that are not in the A100 (stompboxes 
etc).
> Choose a set of CV sources (theremin, LFO (VCLFO for the win !!)...)
> Take a look at the A188 BBD modules, great delays.
> Consider buying a VCO that you could use for frequency mod or with a
> ring mod.
> If you plan to do substractive synthesis (filters) then consider 
using
> a compressor or something that will nuke you guitar signal so that 
you
> don't end with huge attacks and no sustain at all (for example when
> you use filter with envelope follower).
> 
> I personally suggest, althought it requires non Doepfer stuff, the
> A106 Xtreme filter + Metasonix TM7 scrotum smasher. If you like 
dirty
> trash extreme sounds, that's the most incredible combo I've eard.
> Something between a pig screaming and a nuclear blast.
> 
> So,
> -Inputs/Outputs modules (119, 138d)
> -CV modules : follow your instinct, pick the ones that you can use
> while playing guitar (joystick is great but you need a hand to use 
it
> heh !)
> -sound processing modules...
> 
> There have been a few discussions on this list about guitar and 
A100,
> maybe you can try to find them out to get cool ideas.
> 
> Hope that helps,
> Max.
>