Doepfer

Hello.  I'm new to the list.  Just joined.
Good to find such a list exists!
I'm in Utrecht now, but I live in Australia normally.
I'm thinking of buying some Doepfer stuff:
Some modular bits, and possibly the MAQ 16/3.
My question to the list is this:
Can anyone help me out with a comparison between using the MAQ 16/3 and 
either one, or a few, of the A-155 sequencers from the modular system.
For the same money I could get approximately the same features of CV and 
Gate sequencing from one MAQ 16/3 as almost three of the A-155 sequencers.
My views and points:
Each A-155 has only 8 steps (with two rows of CV/Gate/Trigger sequencing), 
while the MAQ has 16.
But, I can set up two A-155 modules to run one after the other, in turn, 
providing me with a 16 step sequence (with two rows of CV/Gate/triggers).
Thus, I have something like the functionality of two thirds the MAQ 16/3.
A third A-155 would then bring it up to something like equal sequencing 
capability in each system.
I suppose it basically boils down to whether you want extra MIDI functions, 
or extra analogue interfacing, as you'll find on the A-155.

Has anyone on the list had experience with both these sequencers that can 
share their personal feelings about the experience.  I think just the 
hands-on experience of creating with a particular piece of gear is very 
important for me, so intuitive reflections will be appreciated.
Cheers,
Evan Lorden.



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