2005-04-06 by selfoscillate
hello, i just want to point out that the a135 is not capable of mixing cv's, it can only mix audio signals. so the a135 cannot be compared with the newer ca3080-based vca's or the polarizer modules. best wishes ingo --- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, sfrules wrote: > > > JKN, >
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2005-04-06 by jkn
sfrules wrote: >The A-109 Signal Processor takes up 20 HP, but in it you get the >equivalent > > [snip] >The A-135 VC Mixer is more than meets the eye. > > > What's ironic - is my first "planning" post had the A-109 and A-135/A-144 in there - and I started worrying about not havi
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2005-04-06 by Loren Nerell
> >ARP 2600 MODULAR SYNTH RARE VINTAGE WITH MOOG FILTER Just from looking at the photos I can tell you its not from the time period the seller is claiming its from a later period. You can tell from the logo on the back plus that version of the keyboard came towards the end of the
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2005-04-06 by z00:g
Hi All, Firstly, let me appologise in advance if I am using this group email incorrectly. I LOVE my Doepfer modular, and i am also a complete modular junki - I thought this warning would be relivant to other users of this group... *This is a warning to all other synth junkies who
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2005-04-05 by sfrules
JKN, My apologies, I didn't realize you were looking for swapping out suggestions. Your swapping options should probably be based on how much room you can save and still have the same functions. The A-109 Signal Processor takes up 20 HP, but in it you get the equivalent of a VCF,
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2005-04-05 by Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the Doepfer_a100 group. File : /portable chinese water torture machine.JPG Uploaded by : tomekrakowiak Description : You can access this file at the URL: http://groups.y
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2005-04-05 by Dieter Doepfer
> I find slew limiters pretty dull as filters -- really almost no > character at all. The slew limiters A-170 (upper section) and A-171 are nothing but simple DC coupled 6dB filters without resonance. That causes the "dull" sound. Best wishes Dieter Doepfer (my last response befo
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2005-04-05 by jkn
It's very difficult to choose. I looked at both your first system and the sound processing system you've put together (actually I revisited the list several times...) and pulled several ideas from it. The main difference from your first system is the 3 VCO2's - I'd love more than
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2005-04-04 by sfrules
JKN, Looked over your layout - looks good. Not the modules I would have chosen, but it's great that you can choose exactly what suits you! If you have any doubts about the WASP filter, I highly recommend the A-108 VCF. 4 different LP slopes available simultaneously and a fine BP,
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2005-04-04 by Joe Martin
I've got one of the Analogue Solutions spring reverbs mounted in a suitcase with the old power supply. In its initial mounting position (vertically against the far side of the back panel) I was getting a lot of hum. I ended up mounting it as far from the PSU as possible - upside-
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2005-04-04 by jkn@johei.com
Ok - here we go again. Thanks to everyone that's helped out already - it's most appreciated. http://www.johei.com/gallery/rxm/layout_idea ...click on the image for the larger version. I've drawn up the modules I think I want to get and a first cut at what modules to get first. I'
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2005-04-04 by synthtrader
hello, If anyone was waiting on some modules to come back in-stock or has a pending order and have not heard back from me please email me again. I had a problem with my emails and lost about 25% of them. I do have them backed up on CDR but not with me at the moment. I am on vacat
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2005-04-04 by selfoscillate
hello josef, i'm so sorry, i haven't noted the knob settings and now the patch is gone. i promise to give more details next time. best wishes ingo --- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, "Josef Mueller" wrote: > > Hello Ingo, > > interesting sound! Please add the knob-settings to th
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2005-04-03 by Ernst Karel
Hello all -- Unfortunately I don't have a digital camera, or a polaroid+scanner. But it's just what you'd imagine. The mult modules can go right flush along that area; three fit perfectly; just bolt 'em right on. I only have them along the top, although you could put them along b
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2005-04-03 by Robair, Gino
Hi Ernst (and other Doepferers), Good to hear from you! It was seeing you use your Doepfer onstage in Berkeley a few years ago that made me decide to get one (it only took two or three years to take the plunge....) Very interesting idea you have with the mults. Can you post a pho
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2005-04-02 by Ernst Karel
Hi Gino! I have three mults bolted end-to-end onto the black strip on top of one of my suitcases, and it works great. Frees up that much space in the suitcase. I did it the easy (lazy?) way though: I just bolted the whole module onto the top, using screws long enough to go into t
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2005-04-02 by Josef Mueller
Hello Ingo, interesting sound! Please add the knob-settings to the connections, then I can create a patch-site on the modular-planet. Greetings Josef --- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, "selfoscillate" wrote: > > > hello, > > here is my first attempt for the patching contest: >
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2005-04-01 by sfrules
Hello, If I were you I wouldn't want to drop anything from your list. Maybe you want to consider in what order you wish to buy them... (Because the importance of a module increases geometrically by its lack!) 1. Portable suitcase AND power 2. A-106-1 xtreme filter 3. A-119 ext in
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2005-03-31 by jkn@johei.com
Great suggestions from several people. Thank you! My main goal is to condense down my initial purchase to as small as possible and still be usable in a 'fun' getting started sense. Getting below $1,000 (US) would be fantastic, though I don't think I'm going to get there. Any sugg
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2005-03-31 by synthtrader
hello, I will be unavailable for the next 1-2 days so if anyone needs to get ahold of me regarding info or a purchase either leave me an email message and I'll reply (don't call) or call down to the shop in California - # (909) 622-4556. Thank you, Shawn Cleary www.analoguehaven.
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2005-03-31 by sfrules
Hello, again! The last post was what I actually wound up buying. I think I made some good choices. It is versatile for being so compact. Now that I have a basic system I want to expand. Your inquiry sounded like you wanted a system to supplement what you already have. Goals: 1. I
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2005-03-31 by Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
The following Doepfer_a100 poll is now closed. Here are the final results: POLL QUESTION: Would you like a multilead PSU to go with these(mounting rails of the other poll), accepting the cost of the necessary safety enclosure for it? CHOICES AND RESULTS - yes, 13 votes, 59.09% -
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2005-03-31 by Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
The following Doepfer_a100 poll is now closed. Here are the final results: POLL QUESTION: Would you be interested that Doepfer offers spare parts to built your own frame? CHOICES AND RESULTS - yes., 19 votes, 73.08% - maybe, i'm not sure., 2 votes, 7.69% - no., 5 votes, 19.23% Fo
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2005-03-31 by Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
The following Doepfer_a100 poll is now closed. Here are the final results: POLL QUESTION: Would you like a 2 rail set, similar to that offered by other modular companies, for mounting modules? CHOICES AND RESULTS - yes, 15 votes, 65.22% - no, 8 votes, 34.78% For more information
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2005-03-31 by sfrules
Hello, You were looking for suggestions for a starter Doepfer system. I can't relate to the starter system choices Doepfer lists in their catalog. Especially if what you choose should be tailored for your purpose. May I suggest, instead, for a starter system: A-108 VCF8 A-111 VCO
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2005-03-30 by tomekrakowiak
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&category=38071&item=7311287127&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW ---- looks like a good deal. don't ask me questions about it i'm not the one selling it. cheers tomek
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2005-03-30 by Florian Anwander
Hi Mickey I am coming back to your question regarding a Delay for CVs. >> Dumb question.. What is a simple way to delay a control voltage? say >> I have a CV coming in from a source (analog sequencer) and it feeds to >> an OSC, and I wish to delay the same CV and feed it to anoth
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2005-03-30 by Bakis Sirros
hello ingo, very nice sound, thanks for your entry. it reminds me a bit of a seamonster when electrocuted by another sea creature during a fight... bakis. --- selfoscillate wrote: > > > hello, > > here is my first attempt for the patching contest: > > http://www.selfoscillate.de/
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2005-03-30 by Bakis Sirros
hello john, i think that your choises, as a sound prossecing system, are fine. if i would have to add somthing would be the a137 wave multiplier. as for the filter: i really like the a106 xtreme filter. instead of this , if you do not like the ms20 sound, the a108 is an amazing f
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2005-03-30 by waveform100
Thanks, so my A106 is broken. Even my resonance doesn't sound pretty "resonancy" :-) --- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, Bakis Sirros wrote: > 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 th
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2005-03-30 by thomasborax
hello- great link. thx! expensive yes, though the amount needed is small...who can put a value on a wild reverb sound? --t > Hi Dieter and group > > In English is know as mu-metal, and very expensive, you can get some > of them here: > http://www.lessemf.com/ > > Best Regards, >
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2005-03-29 by Josue Arias
Hi Dieter and group In English is know as mu-metal, and very expensive, you can get some of them here: http://www.lessemf.com/ Best Regards, Josue. On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 13:09:01 +0200, Dieter Doepfer wrote: > > > also, i'm curious if anyone has attempted to sheild the reverb unit?
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2005-03-29 by Paul Wagorn
This is a followup to my dealings with hybrid cases . I'm posting this because I know that there were a number of people interested in purchasing one if things went well with mine. They were unaware that I was checking these out & was intending on reviewing them. I tried to order
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2005-03-29 by unknown freak
I find slew limiters pretty dull as filters -- really almost no character at all. --Chuck -----Original Message----- From: levka0 [mailto:levka@dds.nl] Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 2:24 PM To: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Doepfer_a100] Using slew limiters as filters Hi
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2005-03-29 by levka0
Hi All, After a hint someone gave me, I tried using the A-170 slew limiter as a simple fixed filter and it worked well. Has anybody ever used the A-171 as a VCF ? regards Joost
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2005-03-29 by Bakis Sirros
hello keld, :-) thanks, but this module is from switzerland and that means out of the question for me. as i have said in the past, the greek customs are crazy... i received once a few free spares from a swiss company, and despite that these few spares were FREE(some knobs and 6 s
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2005-03-29 by jkn@johei.com
I'm thinking about a very minimal initial purchase of a suitcase or rack (undecided - probably suitcase). Primarily sound processing though adding synth functions down the road. I'm trying to balance the initial purchase items vs. the eventually full case. For instance, the quad
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2005-03-29 by Keld Sørensen
Just saw this on analog heaven: On EBAY: Never used Modul 110: http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&item=7311144776&ssPageName=_ReBay_Pr_PcNein_ Never used Modul 190: http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&item=7311134667&ssPageName=_ReBay_Pr_PcNein_ Keld --- In D
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2005-03-29 by tomekrakowiak
nice work Ingo, it reminds me very much of VLF radio recordings. which leads me to a question about shortwave/vlf module. will there be any in the future? i noticed there was a poll already, and it seems that most liked the idea. cheers tomek > http://www.selfoscillate.de/a100pat
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2005-03-29 by Dieter Doepfer
> also, i'm curious if anyone has attempted to sheild the reverb unit? > perhaps covering it in tin foil, and attaching a ground from the > transformer or bus board to the foil? We have built a shield (before the PSUII) made of 1 mm steel that covered the spring system completely
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2005-03-29 by Bakis Sirros
hello list, sorry for the OT. i have, so far, an empty 190 cabinet only.(no modules). so, i am looking to buy any system 100m module. if anyone has a module for sale, please contact me off-list. i would prefer payment via paypal. also, does anyone knows where i can download the s
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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
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2005-03-29 by Bakis Sirros
hello john, i do not have a portable case, but i have mounted a a199 spring reverb tank inside a G6 case with PSU2. the results are very good(in comparison with the older PSU). there is still as mall amount of hum though. i have my second a199 tank on top of one of my fake-wood c
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2005-03-29 by waveform100
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 a
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2005-03-29 by selfoscillate
hello, here is my first attempt for the patching contest: http://www.selfoscillate.de/a100patchcontest/seamonster/Fake- Hydrophone.mp3 fake-hydrophone is a "two component patch". the first component is the background noise and runs along without interaction. i used the following
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2005-03-28 by jkn@johei.com
I'm very interested in the answer to this one also... I was planning to put one into my (future) suitcase. The manual to it mentioned placing it away from sound sources - is that easier to do in a rack rather than a suitcase? Note - I don't own any Doepfer gear yet - I'm in the r
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2005-03-28 by thomasborax
hi ladies (hopefully there's 1 or 2) and gentlemen- i was talking to shawn at analogue haven, who recommended against my putting a spring reverb in a suitcase. i wondered if anyone tried this using the new PSU, which supposedly causes less noise due to ring core transformer? also
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2005-03-28 by Dieter Doepfer
Gino, please look at my message from March 09, 2005: > What is the reason for the extra space at the top & the bottom in the travel > suitcase (ie the place where it says 'doepfer analogue....' The case manufacturer needs this area for the rivets required for the corners resp. ba
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2005-03-28 by Bakis Sirros
hello shawn, many thanks for the detailed info! i saw the steve roach pics. very nice!!! notify me when the "user profiles" page of your website is ready. ok? regards, :-) bakis. --- synthtrader wrote: > > hello, > > First I should correct something I said in my last > post: > >
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2005-03-28 by synthtrader
hello, > 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
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