Doepfer

--- Dieter Doepfer <hardware@doepfer.de> wrote:
> From: "Dieter Doepfer" <hardware@doepfer.de>
> To: "Bakis Sirros" <synth_freak_2000@yahoo.com>
> Subject: please forward
> Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2003 15:28:03 +0200
> 
> Dear Bakis,
> 
> seems that we waked up the community with the phaser
> project :-)
> 
> Please forward ......
> 
> 
> > Seems great to have a vactrol phaser, but it does
> look like it could be
> > subject to "feature bloat", and possibly a hefty
> price tag, which would be
> disappointing.
> 
> The approximate target price will be in the
> 200...250 Euro range (patch
> version without normalized input for each stage, 2
> separate controls for
> stage 1...6/7...12, 3 polarizers, 2 mixers). Only a
> rough estimate without
> obligation !
> 
> > another thing, will this phaser incorporate
> voltage control
> > of resonance? maybe independent vc resonance for
> stages 1-6
> > and 7-12? would be a shocking feature for stereo
> use  :-)
> 
> No plans. The feedbacks are patched via the
> polarizers. We are about to
> introduce the dual VC polarizer A-133 end of
> October/early November. We
> would have to add 3 VC polarizers to the phaser but
> this would be nothing
> than 1 1/2 A-133 und would simply increase the price
> for the phaser by the
> price for the added internal A-133. Due to the
> modular character of the
> system we believe that one or two "external" A-133
> could be used to realize
> the voltage controlled versions of the polarizers
> (i.e. VC feedback in this
> connection). If only positive feedback is used
> normal VCAs could do the job
> too (e.g. A-132).
> 
> > ... and i would prefer a patchable version without
> > the microprocessor. it would not only make it less
> expensive,
> > it would also make it a more versatile module (in
> my opinion).
> 
> 100% agree, we too.
> 
> > I can't quite picture the module's functionality
> > without an image of the panel, cardboard or
> otherwise.
> 
> We will add the picture as soon as we have puzzled
> out how to arrange the
> sockets and controls on the front panel. We also
> have to take into
> consideration some electronical preconditions how
> the parts can be arranged
> on the pc boards.
> 
> 
> > The A154 should be sitting in my rack by now based
> on original
> > expectations and there is still now release date.
> 
> The A-154 development will be definitely finished
> this year but not all
> suggestions can be realised. As all port pins of the
> microcontroller are
> used up in the present A-154 design we try to find a
> solution to add somehow
> the CV first/last step feature. But in this case the
> Step Address CV input
> will have a double function. It will work as first
> step CV input (provided
> that we add a last step CV input) or as last step CV
> input (provided that we
> introduce a first step CV input).
> 
> 
> > I just had a look on Doepfer�s DIY-page.
> http://www.doepfer.de/DIY/a100_diy.htm
> > but nothing happened there. Does anyone know if
> Doepfer will continue it?
> I�m looking forward to see
> > it finished for half a year but.....
> 
> Right. This hidden link is known only to the Yahoo
> members and I have to
> apologize that nothing happened for half a year. But
> we believed that
> developing new modules is more important than to go
> on with the DIY page.
> And to speak the truth the inquiries for the DIY
> page are very poor so that
> this project has a lower priority for us. It seems
> that for users that are a
> bit familiar with electronics the DIY page is an old
> hat. And many beginners
> seem to to shrink back from using a soldering iron.
> Anyway - if users show
> an interest in the continuation of the DIY page we
> will do that and even put
> an official link on our web site.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 


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Bakis Sirros
Parallel Worlds / Polariton
Athens-Greece
[Doepfer_a100] group owner
http://www.rubber.gr
http://www.ward12.com

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