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Re: [Doepfer_a100] Re: system planning

2005-03-29 by Bakis Sirros

hello w100,
that's really wierd thing about your a106-1.
this filter CAN sound as a normal(ms20 type) filter.
if you do NOT use the two clipping knobs, the rest of
the module behaves as a normal filter with an ms20
style sound, of course,.
maybe you a106 is, indeed, broken?
bakis.





--- waveform100 <googol@gmx.ch> wrote:
> 
> 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
> 
> 
> 
> 

Bakis Siros
Parallel Worlds / Polariton
Athens-Greece
[Doepfer_a100] group owner
http://www.shimarecords.co.uk
http://www.ward12.com


		
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