Doepfer

My 2cts.......go a la carte.....

I had two basicsytems, they're a bit too boring for my taste
So I had sold of modules and got other ones, now my two racks a loads more
fun.

Greetings,

Jean

2006/2/4, Martin Fay <martin@martinfay.com>:
>
>  Hi aybee,
>
> > I want to get a Doepfer system and I wondering whether to make a start
> with the "basic
> > system 1" (which is slightly cheaper than buying the same modules
> individually) or to go fully
> > a la carte?
>
> I've recently started a Doepfer system, but I've had long experience of
> analogue synths in general and digital modulars...
>
> The short answer is "it depends", and it all comes down to personal
> preference, but some of my thoughts on this (and please anyone else feel
> free to pull me up if you think I'm talking rubbish!):
>
> - if you can pick up some stuff 2nd hand that is a good way to get
> started cheaply! Depends on your location how likely this is, but I got
> lucky.
>
> - the Basic System 1 is all early modules, which means that in some
> areas there are now better modules (i.e. filters, more later) and in
> others more space/price efficient ones (quad envs A-143-2 quad lfos
> A143-3, these 2 give a lot of modulation in not much space and for a
> very good price).
>
> - you'll want enough basic modules to fill out a reasonably flexible
> monosynth 2 or 3 oscs (I've only got A-110, they sound fine to me and
> are much cheaper than A-111), I have 3 because it allows more
> interesting patching i.e. 2 oscs FMed by the 3rd oscs which most
> monosynths can't do. Couple of Envs, couple of lfos, couple of mixers,
> couple of filters, couple of vcas... basically everything to patch
> Odyssey/Pro-1/Mini structure.
>
> - some modules are good "swiss army knives", I want an A-133 Dual
> Polarizer which I believe will work as gains (0-2.5x), inverters or
> VCAs. This saves on needing multiple more specialized modules.
>
> -  make sure to take at least 1 multiple (2 x 4) or you will run into
> trouble patching creatively with one source going to several
> destinations! I've found the A-185 Bus Access pretty handy aswell: LEDs
> to show the CV/gate is arriving OK, drives oscs and envs with no patch
> cords and has a couple of spare out sockets for each too.
>
> - Filters are a matter of taste and it depends what style of sounds you
> want, but you may well find filters other than the A-120 and A-121 will
> suit you better. I'd really need to know more to get anywhere near a
> recommendation and other people are better qualified than me to make
> suggestions!
>
>
> Martin
>
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