Doepfer

Having looked closely at several envelope followers, I can say the the 119 has a nice one. Not the fastest, but very smooth. I would def. get the 119. 

Tony


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> To: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
> From: thomasborax@yahoo.com
> Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 20:40:10 +0000
> Subject: [Doepfer_a100] Re: Doepfer modular for guitars
> 
> 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"  
> 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.
>>
> 
> 
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