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Re: [Doepfer_a100] system composing feedback

2004-08-30 by p.hendricks

On 8/29/04 5:27 PM, "Anders Ehlin" <anders_ehlin@hotmail.com> wrote:

> Hello list!
> 
> I'm about to send my order on my 6U system, just thought it would be great
> to get some feedback on the modules I've chosen for my system. They are as
> follows:
> 
> 102 Diode Low Pass- haven't heard/used
> 107 Multitype Morphing Filter- maybe not my thing that's why I sold my Xpander
i guess.

> 108 48 dB Low Pass Filter- haven't heard/used
> 114 Ring Modulator- i don't like, Doepfer should update this one, get the
built passive CGS one for $30 and solder it to a doepfer mult. I have many ring
mods, the Doepfer is my least fav, useful for CV I suppose.
or I would suggest the A148 over this or your set up.

> 115 Audio Divider-- I have, but rarely use... not that great..pass if you're
trying to limit yourself.

> 116 Waveform Processor- ok, but i'd pass... i use mine sometimes... but the
A-136 is much better for my tastes.

> 119 Ext input/EG follower- despite the critics I find this a very useful
module.

> 124 Wasp Filter- i like it.
> 126 VC Freq shifter- ..same, not the greatest FS out there but great for the
price, very usable.

> 136 Distortion/Waveshaper-- love it!! dangerous and unpredictable at times, be
careful.
> 138a Linear Mixer- yup! but the 138c will be ESSENTIAL!
> 141 VCADSR- hmmm... nah... wait for the quad or the A-142  +  A-140 is better.

> 145 Standard LFO - ok, the CV 147 may be a better choice

> 149-1 Source of Uncertainty--YES!!! YES!!!
> 165 Trigger Modifier- yup!... don't think I use mine enough
> 171 Slew Limiter- essential!  maybe the a-171 later
> 172 Max/Min-- love it!
> 180 Multiple Module- of course
> 196 PLL-- excellent choice! very useful

> 199 Spring Reverb-- i have lots of spring 'verbs but not this one.... so if
you need one..go for it.

off the top of my head I would say look at the A-118 noise/rand, A-133
polarizer, A-162 trig/delay, and the A-167 comparator.
Also, some VCA's you should have many!!!
best,
pH

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