2007-05-25 by ilanode
Segor in Berlin stocks them: http://cgi.segor.de/user-cgi-bin/sidestep2.pl?foto=1&Q=cliff&M=1 --- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, "Stu Grimshaw" wrote: > > --- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, wrote: > > > > > hi dieter, > > > > > > apropos small components: can i order a quanti
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2007-05-25 by hardware@doepfer.de
> this applies to both versions: why not separate each of the mini "channel-strips" into > individual modules, each with an input at the front, but the output as a ribbon cable, > connected to the next module ? at the end of the chain you'd need a 4TE module with the > output jac
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2007-05-25 by Stu Grimshaw
hi all, personally, i could live with a ten euro increase. perhaps it would make sense to offer the four channel version (or 3 ?) complete, with a piggy back connection round the back for further single channels ? i imagine that would make the alternative filter slopes and stuff
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2007-05-25 by Stu Grimshaw
--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, wrote: > > > hi dieter, > > > > apropos small components: can i order a quantity of jack sockets > > from your firm ? the > > ones i get from conrad are okay on the quality side, but the > > thread is too short to be > > usable with holes dril
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2007-05-25 by hardware@doepfer.de
> i have been tempted in the past to buy a cheap tapco (or worse) mixer, > gut it and modularize it. you can buy a nice, cheap 6 channel mixer > w/eq's, mutes, headphone out,(some even have xlr outs)etc. for $100 or > less. granted, this may not be the purpose of the a-135-2, but
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2007-05-25 by Stu Grimshaw
hi dieter, apropos small components: can i order a quantity of jack sockets from your firm ? the ones i get from conrad are okay on the quality side, but the thread is too short to be usable with holes drilled into the... er... blindplatten (sorry, english guy loses his mother to
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2007-05-25 by Stu Grimshaw
i've been looking over the other comments on the a135-2. several voices have made very good arguments for band pass instead of low pass filters. however, the advantage of low pass filters in this context is that when they're open, they're off, so to speak. i think if i were plann
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2007-05-25 by Stu Grimshaw
forgive me if i'm overstepping the limits of feedback-etiquette :) this applies to both versions: why not separate each of the mini "channel-strips" into individual modules, each with an input at the front, but the output as a ribbon cable, connected to the next module ? at the e
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2007-05-25 by jeswa
I meant - vertical - led. --- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, "jeswa" wrote: > > maybe it's been said, but... > i would personally love to see this module with the addition of: > a mute switch for each channel > a master stereo volume knob > a simple stereo horizontal led (an le
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2007-05-25 by jeswa
maybe it's been said, but... i would personally love to see this module with the addition of: a mute switch for each channel a master stereo volume knob a simple stereo horizontal led (an led for each channel would be great but i don't want to push it). sure, i have a mixing boar
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2007-05-24 by hardware@doepfer.de
> I love the ribbon controller A-198 and never play the instrument without it, but I agree this is > a disadvantage. One way around it though is to combine it with another sample & hold > module and a multiple or Y-cable. Split the position gate output, and route position gate an
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2007-05-24 by ErnstKarel
--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, wrote: > > Did you try this patch ? From the theory it will not work: The position gate > signal is derived from the position CV signal with a comparator that > compares the CV to GND (i.e. if the manual is released). If the comparator > trigg
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2007-05-24 by ErnstKarel
--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, wrote: > From my point of view the main disadvantage of the A-198 (compared to the > R2M) is that the hold function cannot be combined with the gate generation. > That's not possible with analog hardware (or only with a very complex > circuit)
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2007-05-24 by Ross Goniakowski
excellent! ----- Original Message ---- From: denshiblocks To: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 8:28:23 PM Subject: [Doepfer_a100] Re: a143-2 trig problem? yes! i guess the pro-one voltage wasnt the problem - the ribbon had come dislodged from the back co
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2007-05-24 by Ross Goniakowski
i don't have a 143-2 mod, but i use my Pro One with various A100 mods (i have a Basic system, a 155 seq, etc), haven't had a prob...good luck! ----- Original Message ---- From: denshiblocks To: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 6:54:36 PM Subject: [Doepfe
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2007-05-23 by denshiblocks
yes! i guess the pro-one voltage wasnt the problem - the ribbon had come dislodged from the back coincidentally at the same time i hooked it up to the the pro-one - so i had falsely assumed that was the problem. reinsterted the ribbon cable and now its back to normal! great! seth
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2007-05-23 by denshiblocks
hello all! i think i hit my a143-2 with too high of a voltage trig (from a Sequential Circuits Pro-One) and now the module won't respond to any trig signals! i made a foolish mistake, but i'd really like to get this module back up and running, any suggestions? seth
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2007-05-23 by Adam-V
--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, Florian Anwander wrote: > I really like to have several programmable setups of the controller. Thanks Florian, that is one aspect I did not consider. I'm sure I'll enjoy the controller just the same though. Cheers, Adam-V.
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2007-05-23 by Florian Anwander
Hi Adam > other modules and although I have a heap of MIDI gear I'm not really > interested in interfacing it with my modular other than perhaps for > mangling the audio. I have the R2m but use it only to control analogue gear, but nevertheless I really like to have several progr
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2007-05-23 by hardware@doepfer.de
> Hi, > > Wow, that was fast! but I can't seem to find it on the page > http://www.doepfer.de/DIY/a100_diy.htm > > Is the modified page published? > > Thank you > Sylvain Sorry - I forgot to transfer the files. Now it's online. Dieter
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2007-05-23 by hardware@doepfer.de
> given that adding a capacitor is easier than removing one - never > did get the hang of > those solder suckers - do two equal capacitors in parallel > produce half the capacitance, like resistances ? No it's the opposite. Two equal capacitors in parallel double the capacity and
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2007-05-23 by hardware@doepfer.de
> > Adam, I was considering wether to buy a R2M or A198 for some time and > > finally decided to go for the A198. (re following thread: R2M vs A198 > > ribbon controller and I was debatting this issue with a local > > distributor.) > > > > Main reasons were I don't use MIDI anywa
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2007-05-23 by Sylvain Delisle
Hi, Wow, that was fast! but I can't seem to find it on the page http://www.doepfer.de/DIY/a100_diy.htm Is the modified page published? Thank you Sylvain -----Message d'origine----- De : Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com]De la part de hardware@doepf
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2007-05-22 by Adam-V
I think I'll enjoy the A-198/Ribbon immensely Ingo. Other than MIDI there's probably no R2M functionality that can't be realised with other modules and although I have a heap of MIDI gear I'm not really interested in interfacing it with my modular other than perhaps for mangling
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2007-05-22 by Adam-V
--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, "Stu Grimshaw" > given that adding a capacitor is easier than removing one - never did get the hang of > those solder suckers - do two equal capacitors in parallel produce half the capacitance, > like resistances ? > Capacitors actually work t
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2007-05-22 by Stu Grimshaw
okay, that's what i was hoping to hear. thanks for taking the time to answer my question dieter. given that adding a capacitor is easier than removing one - never did get the hang of those solder suckers - do two equal capacitors in parallel produce half the capacitance, like res
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2007-05-22 by Bryan E Cornell
My Plan B modules do have a gap. I have an A100 frame, not the suitcase module. Bryan >>> David Salter 05/22/07 6:14 AM >>> I use several Plan B modules, no gaps at all. David Salter Senior Consultant PSG Reuters Messaging: david.salter.reuters.com@reuters.net (t) +44 (0)20 7542
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2007-05-22 by hardware@doepfer.de
> Hi, > > Could this method of adding several triggers to an output via > diodes be put on the DIY page? > > Thank you > Sylvain Done ! Best wishes Dieter Doepfer
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2007-05-22 by David Salter
I use several Plan B modules, no gaps at all. David Salter Senior Consultant PSG Reuters Messaging: david.salter.reuters.com@reuters.net (t) +44 (0)20 7542 2402 | (m) 07990562402 | (f) 52699 Get the latest news at Reuters.com ________________________________ From: Doepfer_a100@ya
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2007-05-22 by ilanode
Adam, I was considering wether to buy a R2M or A198 for some time and finally decided to go for the A198. (re following thread: R2M vs A198 ribbon controller and I was debatting this issue with a local distributor.) Main reasons were I don't use MIDI anyway and the R2M has no tru
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2007-05-22 by bellenger_a
I have a dual cyclotron and a Plan B Model 13... no gap... fits perfect with Doepfer modules in Doepfer suitcase best, Alexandre --- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, "Tommy DOG" wrote: > > I'm curious whether Plan B and Livewire mount cleanly in Doepfer racks > or is there a gap.
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2007-05-22 by ddoepfer
> hi people, and in this case, especiallly dieter, > > i received a few days ago an a-146 LFO 2, and i'm a little frustrated at the point at which i > need to switch from one range to the next. bang in the middle of the range of what i > would use to produce "normal" expressive e
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2007-05-22 by Sylvain Delisle
Hi, Could this method of adding several triggers to an output via diodes be put on the DIY page? Thank you Sylvain -----Message d'origine----- De : Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com]De la part de hardware@doepfer.de Envoyé : Monday, May 21, 2007 6:
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2007-05-22 by Tommy DOG
I'm curious whether Plan B and Livewire mount cleanly in Doepfer racks or is there a gap. I'm sure someone here must have other modules. Thanks, TD
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2007-05-21 by Adam-V
Tell me this AFTER I've ordered and paid for the A-198!!! Seriously though. thanks for pointing that out. I did consider the R2M but decided on the A-198 as I don't have a lot of space in my studio for external units and, apart from the MIDI the functions that I require can be re
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2007-05-21 by Florian Anwander
Uuuups > Which one you have to use is quite simple: check the amount of ampere > youre modules are drawing, think about how many hours they should run > without a break, this gives the value for the capacity which is given in > mA/h I should correct this: You should use some capa
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2007-05-21 by Florian Anwander
Hi Andre > can you give me any internet link where i could maybe buy those > accumulators? I bought them at a local shop. The internet site is: www.conrad-electronics.de I do not know the exact naming. > do they have a separate charger? They are standard accumulators, which can b
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2007-05-21 by andre goncalves
Hello, Thankx for the sugestions! can you give me any internet link where i could maybe buy those accumulators? do they have a separate charger? i have two portable cabinets, how long does the batteries would last? best regards andre On May 21, 2007, at 2:08 PM, Florian Anwander
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2007-05-21 by Gene Schwartz
> Not all of the modules that failed have been in the same case. With the > sequencer, I removed all of the other modules from the case, and the bottom > row knobs were still malfunctioning. I suppose that this doesn¹t rule out a > problem with the power supply. I don¹t currently
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2007-05-21 by Florian Anwander
Hi Andre > Would i be in risk here, with the doepfer connected to an ac supply? > Any major not advised thing would be envolved here? There are two major risks of water and electricity: It is NOT the water in the basin itself, but the connection it can make to earth. The danger o
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2007-05-21 by hardware@doepfer.de
> Hello, > > I have a technical question about safety in doepfer use, i¹m preparing an > electro-acoustic performance to be presented around a fountain, > the idea is > to use the fountain¹s water as a sort of multiple, i mean i would build a > box to carefully sepparate the jack
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2007-05-21 by ErnstKarel
The 182 Switched Multiple is a really great idea. I would certainly be interested in a couple of those. I think this would be the kind of module that I will wonder how I ever got along without it! This allows for lots of new possibilities in terms of signal routing on the fly, al
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2007-05-21 by hardware@doepfer.de
> Thanks for that Ingo. Sounds like I should add one to my next order. > > Cheers, I don't want to talk down the A-198 but I'd recommend the R2M over the A-198. It's a bit more expensive but has a lot of additional features (CV and Midi, quantizer, hold function and gate at the s
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2007-05-21 by hardware@doepfer.de
> i agree with that. > Dieter? > should i make one more poll for a unity gain mixer > with 7 inputs and one output just for mixing triggers > and gates? > i think it is a very useful module, just for this > task. > best regards, > Bakis. Yes, please. But maybe not for a unity gai
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2007-05-21 by hardware@doepfer.de
> This sounds to me like you are proposing a 7 input "OR" logic gate > rather than a mixer. Is that correct? Exactly. The passive module with the diodes is nothing but a 7 input "OR" gate. Best wishes Dieter Doepfer
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2007-05-21 by hardware@doepfer.de
> another idea: > a more complex module that would be a mixer and also > an OR logic gate. it would have 7 inputs and one > "mixer output" that would be the output of a regular > unity gain mixer(for outputing varable gate levels > depending on the incoming gates, a bit like Blac
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2007-05-21 by hardware@doepfer.de
> Hi phil, > > I suggested a few weeks ago (and others did also before me) a module unity > gate mixer to add triggers/gates for building complex patterns, etc. For > this kind of module you need as much inputs as you can, but also precision > is not required. So my need for a ve
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2007-05-21 by Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the Doepfer_a100 group: Would you want Doepfer to manufacture a Gate/Trigger Combiner module? (as Dieter Doepfer says: "A module for the combination of gate/trigger signals could be realized much easier without active electro
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2007-05-21 by David Salter
Hi Gene, My initial thought is for you to check your PSU is not overworked or failing in some way. Ideally check the voltages with everything plugged in and if your running below +/- 12V then that could be the problem. Some modules are a bit more sensitive to voltage drop than ot
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2007-05-20 by Stu Grimshaw
hi people, and in this case, especiallly dieter, i received a few days ago an a-146 LFO 2, and i'm a little frustrated at the point at which i need to switch from one range to the next. bang in the middle of the range of what i would use to produce "normal" expressive effects, i
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