2009-01-22 by brian
I have been seeing all the buzz for the volta thing which you could do with max/msp as well if you have the dc coupled interface, but I was hoping for something that is computer free. Modcan has their CV recorder module and I was hoping the A-112 could do a simpler version as an
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2009-01-22 by James Husted
This seems to be the holy grail to modular users lately. All the interest in the MOTU Volta which turns many DC-couples Audio interfaces into CV-output devices. Currently the only commercial products that record continuous CV data (not just note data) are in the scientific world
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2009-01-22 by brian
Hello, I am a very new user to the euro world and have a couple modules so far but recently got an A-112 second hand. My time with it has only been about 1 hour so far but was wondering if it is possible to record CV data as opposed to audio. It seems like I was able to get quick
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2009-01-22 by Monroe Eskew
sold. On Jan 21, 2009, at 3:02 PM, Monroe Eskew wrote: > Good working condition. Two years of use in non-smoking environment. > > Unit has been tuned up to 1 octave from the factory settings (now > default tone is about 128 Hz). I can reset before shipment if you > want. > > Pric
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2009-01-22 by yahoo@doepfer.de
> Hi, > > I'm having a problem with my (newly repaired) A-190. > > The 'gate' light only comes on maybe 1 in 8 notes, and randomly. > Sometimes the gate light stays on for maybe 10 seconds, and > starting/stopping the sequencer or sending notes doesn't do anything.. > the module
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2009-01-22 by yahoo@doepfer.de
Stu, you find my answers written inline. Best wishes Dieter Doepfer > hi group, > > can anyone tell me, which of the dedicated filter modules has the > widest/most accurate 1v/octave tracking? I'd recommend a filter with an SSM or CEM circuit (e.g. A-105, A-106-6, A-107, A-109, A
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2009-01-22 by kovski774
should have thought of that! A-190 working perfectly directly connected to midi keyboard. something to do with logic or the fireface. off to trawl logic forums... --- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, wrote: > > > Hi, > > > > I'm having a problem with my (newly repaired) A-190. >
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2009-01-22 by kovski774
Hi, I'm having a problem with my (newly repaired) A-190. The 'gate' light only comes on maybe 1 in 8 notes, and randomly. Sometimes the gate light stays on for maybe 10 seconds, and starting/stopping the sequencer or sending notes doesn't do anything.. the module is putting out c
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2009-01-22 by Stu Grimshaw
(in the sense of glowing review, nothing to do with op amps) i was a little worried by dieter's warning, that the clock noise of this module is more intense than on the single tap versions. but bakis chimed in with a go-for-it post, and so i went for it :) only having previously
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2009-01-22 by yahoo@doepfer.de
> Thanks Dieter, > > I'll send it back with the Spring Reverb module mounted in the case, > to kill two birds with one stone. Should I return the Belton reverb > tank also, or just keep that here as it is fine? > > TJ I'd recommend to send the reverb tank too. Of course we have t
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2009-01-22 by Stu Grimshaw
hi group, can anyone tell me, which of the dedicated filter modules has the widest/most accurate 1v/octave tracking? i'm looking to put together a poly synth, and since i generally use only the the sine output of my oscillators, i'm wondering if resonating filters is a viable way
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2009-01-22 by yahoo@doepfer.de
> Hello TJ > > BONGGGgggg > > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/23732700@N05/3216521828/in/photostream/ > I missed the second picture in this gallery. It shows clearly that the > two left side screws are broken (you never could raise the powerboard > that way if they were attached c
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2009-01-22 by yahoo@doepfer.de
> So, you are saying that there SHOULD be two screws going into the back > of the case, and into standoffs directly behind the left side of the > power PCB, that are attached to nothing? Please refer to my last email: "The heatsinks have internal female threads. So there is no nu
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2009-01-22 by aesoteric@talk21.com
Thanks Dieter, I'll send it back with the Spring Reverb module mounted in the case, to kill two birds with one stone. Should I return the Belton reverb tank also, or just keep that here as it is fine? TJ --- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, wrote: > > > Hello TJ > > > > BONGGGggg
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2009-01-22 by Richard Molyneux
Good Luck with your system I just started on my first modular and live in Vancouver. Got 13 modules from Doepfer, Livewire, Anaglogue Systems and Plan b. My mind has been expanded. The problem is once you start it becomes very addictive. Cheers, Richard On Wed, Jan 21, 2009 at 9:
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2009-01-22 by intellijel
Hi Richard, I have bought a Plan B model 15 from a friend (who also lives in Vancouver) and will likely be ordering a Livewire Vulcan from moogaudio.com (cheaper prices than AH and in canadian dollars!) now that I know it is soon to come out with expansion modules that provide wa
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2009-01-22 by intellijel
Hi Guys, I am just starting out my system and trying to find the following modules (used). I am located in vancouver, Canada: A-106-5 12db SEM filter A-117 - Digital Noise A-132-3 Dual VCA A-143-1 or A-143-2 Quad AD/LFO or Quad ADSR A-170 Dual Slew Blind panels (various sizes) An
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2009-01-21 by Monroe Eskew
Good working condition. Two years of use in non-smoking environment. Unit has been tuned up to 1 octave from the factory settings (now default tone is about 128 Hz). I can reset before shipment if you want. Price: 70% of new, $168. Shipping price depends on location. Cheers, Monr
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2009-01-21 by Florian Anwander
Hello TJ BONGGGgggg > http://www.flickr.com/photos/23732700@N05/3216521828/in/photostream/ I missed the second picture in this gallery. It shows clearly that the two left side screws are broken (you never could raise the powerboard that way if they were attached correctly). Diete
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2009-01-21 by Florian Anwander
Ok here we go: http://fa.utfs.org/diy/a100/rear_side.jpg shows the four screws http://fa.utfs.org/diy/a100/powersupply_frontal.jpg shows the location of these four screws as frontal view to the powersupply. http://fa.utfs.org/diy/a100/powersupply_detail.jpg shows the two left sid
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2009-01-21 by Florian Anwander
Hi TJ > Here is a final link to a better quality photo of the unconnected > standoffs. If they are meant to do nothing, then I am happy...but > somehow I doubt it. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/23732700@N05/3215418519/ I still don't get it. Too much detail, not enough overview
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2009-01-21 by aesoteric@talk21.com
Hi Florian, Thanks for all you help. I've literally just uploaded some slightly better pics, with arrows, which might be why they weren't there before. I had just assumed the power supply was supposed to 'float', as it was like that when I got it out of the box. I'm hoping it mig
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2009-01-21 by jared
hey guys. you might remember that i had a Flame Clockwork up for sale a few months ago. Well, i sold it to someone locally but it ended up that one of the channels wasn't responding properly so i took it back. it was still under warranty so i sent it back to the place of purchase
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2009-01-21 by Florian Anwander
aesoteric@talk21.com wrote: > Hi Dieter, > > The four screws in the rear side of the suitcase are inplace, and are > attached to the standoffs inside the case - however, I think the > screws attaching the heat sink to the PCB and into the standoffs have > snapped (If I understand
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2009-01-21 by jonahrust
I don't think there is something like this yet i could be wrong. i use a big clunky dotcom version. it would be great to see a doepfer version. 2 channel 8 input mixer left channel out-right channel out both channels at mono out and cv would just make this the greatest mixer modu
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2009-01-21 by aesoteric@talk21.com
Here is a final link to a better quality photo of the unconnected standoffs. If they are meant to do nothing, then I am happy...but somehow I doubt it. http://www.flickr.com/photos/23732700@N05/3215418519/ Regards. TJ --- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, "aesoteric@..." wrote: >
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2009-01-21 by aesoteric@talk21.com
Hi Florian, I've established that the A199 distorts with the original spring, and am in the process of arranging to have it sent back. This is an unrelated potential problem with the bouncing power supply unsecured power supply PCB. So, you are saying that there SHOULD be two scr
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2009-01-21 by yahoo@doepfer.de
> Thanks, > > Sorry for the quality of the picture - my camera is out of batteries, > so I used my phone. I'll take a better image later on. > > The screws I'm interested in aren't the one's in the heatsink, but > rather the one behind, in the square, and connected to the case, b
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2009-01-21 by aesoteric@talk21.com
Hi Dieter, The four screws in the rear side of the suitcase are inplace, and are attached to the standoffs inside the case - however, I think the screws attaching the heat sink to the PCB and into the standoffs have snapped (If I understand how it should be correctly) You can see
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2009-01-21 by Florian Anwander
Hello > the housing on the left? What is the purpose of the screw/standoff in > the picture that goes no-where? I can't see any other place the board > could connect to the housing. It shall be like it is: it fixes the heatsink on the pcb. Thats it. There is nothing wrong with th
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2009-01-21 by aesoteric@talk21.com
Thanks, Sorry for the quality of the picture - my camera is out of batteries, so I used my phone. I'll take a better image later on. The screws I'm interested in aren't the one's in the heatsink, but rather the one behind, in the square, and connected to the case, but to nothing
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2009-01-21 by Florian Anwander
Hi > think is that the screws snapped in transit. There aren't any screws > missing, but the two that I would assume the power supply should be > fixed to don't go anywhere. They have a standoff, and don't do > anything - should they go right through the board? > Here's a picture
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2009-01-21 by aesoteric@talk21.com
Hi Florian, Thanks for the reply. Do you know where the supply should connect to the housing on the left? What is the purpose of the screw/standoff in the picture that goes no-where? I can't see any other place the board could connect to the housing. I'm starting to despair with
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2009-01-21 by yahoo@doepfer.de
> I've just noticed in a couple of pictures online, that the power supply in the G6 Suitcase is > fixed at both sides - mine is only bolted on the right hand side (from the front), so the > power supply kind of bounces on the two bolts, with the left hand side sticking out freely
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2009-01-21 by aesoteric@talk21.com
Thanks Dieter, The case was bought from Thomann a couple of weeks ago, so all I can think is that the screws snapped in transit. There aren't any screws missing, but the two that I would assume the power supply should be fixed to don't go anywhere. They have a standoff, and don't
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2009-01-21 by aesoteric@talk21.com
I've just noticed in a couple of pictures online, that the power supply in the G6 Suitcase is fixed at both sides - mine is only bolted on the right hand side (from the front), so the power supply kind of bounces on the two bolts, with the left hand side sticking out freely...is
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2009-01-21 by yahoo@doepfer.de
> do the filters self oscillate (as both lp and bp)? if so, you've then > got six lfo's if the filters aren't being used. > > and can anyone tell me how good the tracking at 1v/oct is? i tend to > use a lot of filters as oscillators, and i've been eyeing this module > for a while
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2009-01-21 by Stu Grimshaw
do the filters self oscillate (as both lp and bp)? if so, you've then got six lfo's if the filters aren't being used. and can anyone tell me how good the tracking at 1v/oct is? i tend to use a lot of filters as oscillators, and i've been eyeing this module for a while. thanks, st
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2009-01-20 by Tim Stinchcombe
Hi TJ, > Does anyone have any suggestions? I'm gutted, I finally get the spring > sound of my dreams, and now its gone again... :help: Coming a bit late into this thread, and I haven't checked the circuit in detail, but I'm wondering what the input impedance of the Accutronics ta
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2009-01-20 by Florian Anwander
Hi Dieter > please double check if the other modules on the same bus are OK (an > assymetric supply caused by the power supply would affect other modules too) The other modules do not have to be affected necessarily. There could be some resistance between the (correctly working)
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2009-01-20 by aesoteric@talk21.com
And other modules on the bus are unaffected. TJ
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2009-01-20 by aesoteric@talk21.com
I tried a different ribbon cable, a different bus connection point, tried the lower bus strip in the case, and checked the ribbon and the bus connector on the module and cannot see any obvious faults. Both the +12 and -12 led's are on in the case. I'm stumped. TJ --- In Doepfer_a
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2009-01-20 by yahoo@doepfer.de
> Hi Dieter > > > I cannot imagine a fault that causes distortion and that is not > caused by > > the two integrated circuits. These are the only active parts in > the module. > > Anyway - we will see what is wrong if the module comes back to us for > > service. Maybe the 1000u A
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2009-01-20 by Argitoth
Thank you Deiter!
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2009-01-20 by Florian Anwander
Hi Dieter > I cannot imagine a fault that causes distortion and that is not caused by > the two integrated circuits. These are the only active parts in the module. > Anyway - we will see what is wrong if the module comes back to us for > service. Maybe the 1000u AC coupling capac
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2009-01-20 by yahoo@doepfer.de
> Hi Dieter, > > I've just replaced both the LM386 and the TL084, and the problem is > still there, so perhaps I didn't short it to ground after all. > > I'll contact Thomann and get it sent back to them. > > Thanks for you help. > > TJ I cannot imagine a fault that causes distor
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2009-01-20 by aesoteric@talk21.com
--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, wrote: Hi Dieter, I've just replaced both the LM386 and the TL084, and the problem is still there, so perhaps I didn't short it to ground after all. I'll contact Thomann and get it sent back to them. Thanks for you help. TJ > It's very easy to
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2009-01-20 by yahoo@doepfer.de
> Thanks for getting back to me so quickly Dieter. > > That sounds the most likely thing to have happened, although I'm > always careful to turn the power off before connecting/disconnecting > the tanks. Is the replacement of the LM386 amp circuit just a matter > of swapping out
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2009-01-20 by aesoteric@talk21.com
Thanks for getting back to me so quickly Dieter. That sounds the most likely thing to have happened, although I'm always careful to turn the power off before connecting/disconnecting the tanks. Is the replacement of the LM386 amp circuit just a matter of swapping out the op-amp I
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2009-01-20 by yahoo@doepfer.de
> Hey all, > > My Doepfer A-199 spring module has suddenly started distorting. I've > only had it two weeks, and I just got a lovely Accutronics 4 spring tray > for it that sounds amazing. Then today, it sounded different, like the > reverb signal was going through a fuzz pedal -
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