Doepfer

o yeah, i forgot to input on this---

the BBD module sounds marvellous with guitar.  that is reallty spacey 
and gorgeous.

-t

--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, "thomasborax" <thomasborax@...> 
wrote:
>
> 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.
> >
>