Doepfer

I also don't use my Doepfer as a Frankensynth. My systems are Wiard, 
Blacet, Oakley, Technosaurus, AS and one Cynthia. So if you plan do 
use the A-100 as a standalone, I would recommend the following 
modules:

- A-107 Multitype Morphing Filter
- A-196 PLL
- A-143-1 Quad AD

Those are IMHO the most unique Doepfer Modules that stands really 
out, also against other modulars. I would use the Multitype Morphing 
Filter always with a Lowpass Filter afterwards (good is the Doepfer-
SSM, but its a bit noisy). I would also recommend (into the same 
frame):

- Analogue Systems RS290 Delay (also a sampler)
- Analogue Systems RS120 Comb Filter

Those two Analogue Systems Modules are really cool too and do stand 
out against all the rest. I don't have many AS Modules, so I cant 
recommend more. You probably wouldn't buy the very good Bode FS, as 
you have a Modcan. I really like the AS Envelopes too. I must admit, 
I use my AS Modules mainly with my other modulars (I have a big 
Frankensynth-Frame with my Wiard 300, Blacet/Oakley and about 4 AS 
Modules).

I wouldn't recommend the A106-1. It is difficult to use it in a 
musical way. At least for me. OK for doing stuff to external Synths 
or drums, but a bit too weird. Im must say: I am still not sure if 
mine is broken, or supposed to sound like that. Mine cannot sound as 
a normal filter.


Olivier 




--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, "David W. Skinner" 
<sasquatch@b...> wrote:
> 
> --- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, "synthtrader" 
<synthtrader@y...> wrote:
> > 
> > hello,
> > 
> > > I have ordered a Model 15 VCO from Peter Grenader. So now I'm 
> > > planning a small Doepfer system so it will have a home.
> > > 
> > > My other modulars are Synthesizers.com and Modcan/Cynthia. 
> > > So, I tried to put together something a different as possible 
with 
> > > the Doepfer.
> > 
> > I'm glad to see more Frankensynths out there as each modular 
> > manufacturer has something good to offer. 
> 
> Quite true. Each has something in their favor. Although, I'm not 
exactly 
> building a frankensynth. My Dotcom and Modcan systems are separate 
> systems of fairly good size. I am currently setting up a new studio 
space which 
> will soon allow them to share electrons for the first time. 
> 
> Your list looks great and 
> > I wouldn't really take anything off as surely you picked them for 
a 
> > reason. 
> 
> My criteria for selecting my list was to use the most esoteric 
modules to 
> create a stand-alone synth within space of a A-100G6. However, when 
I 
> get my Doepfer system, I'm sure that, like most modulars, it will 
continue 
> to expand until it consumes all available space and money. 
> 
> I started to make a list of recommended modules but it 
> > turned out to be pretty large so I'll just say that the following 
> > are some of my favorite:
> 
> Thanks for the module recommendations. Just the kind info I needed. 
I've 
> printed it out for reference when I go though the module 
descriptions of 
> the web site again. 
> 
> David W. Skinner