2004-12-13 by Dieter Doepfer
> So somewhere around 120 Euros/$165 USD retail. That > doesn't seem unreasonable, to have just one or two, > for curiosity's sake. I understand that cost could > change depending on the specs. I would prefer at least > 8x8 unless they could be linked, then 4x4 would be > suffici
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2004-12-13 by Florian Anwander
Hi Dieter >>btw, siros is a greek island, but also skiros >>is another greek island too! >>bakis. > Very funny. I have one final question: where is the doepfer-island located? ;-) Florian
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2004-12-13 by Florian Anwander
Hi Hans > Perhaps you´re right. I meant MATRIX with pins as on the EMS I definitley do not recommend a Pin Matrix for the use in a Audio-Instrument. The crosstalk between the different rails in such matrix devices is quite annoying. I once bought a Ghielmetti matrix (which is the
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2004-12-13 by vogelscheiss
I'm kinda liking the look of the new Modcan a little better. http://www.modcan.com/bphoto/front.jpg Just a taste thing. --Chuck > -----Original Message----- > From: thomasborax [mailto:thomasborax@yahoo.com] > Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2004 11:09 AM > To: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroup
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2004-12-12 by thomasborax
hi folks- i'm posting as a favor for my friend peter b. he is a young but very talented synth designer here in baltimore, md usa. he has just put two synth kits up on his webpage. i bought one myself and soldered it together. what they are are very strange experimental synths tha
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2004-12-12 by Bakis Sirros
hello hans, i think i might start a poll about a simple pin matrix module (like on the vcs3). so, there will be a poll about a simple pin matrix module and a voltage controlled matrix module(the poll that is already open). bakis. --- Hans Greuber wrote: > > > > Thanks by your att
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2004-12-12 by Antonio Grazioli
I built a 4x4 mixer last summer (not a matrix with pins, just jacks and pots) and was my first DIY module. It works good and didn' cost me much. If you want some photos and reference. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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2004-12-12 by Hans Greuber
> > Thanks by your attention,I am a bit useless with DUY things.. Would be a > > link to where to buy the matrix,the pins and all the parts? > >but I think Dieter was talking about a Matrix MIXER, hence the comparison to >three A-138s. It's just pots and jacks. No matrix with pin
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2004-12-11 by _______ pH
On 12/11/04 2:45 PM, "Hans Greuber" wrote: > >price for a 4x4 matrix mixer would be in the range of about three A-138 > >mixers. We could add a circuit of the very easy to built matrix mixer on > the > >DIY page. > > Hi; > > Thanks by your attention,I am a bit useless with DUY th
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2004-12-11 by Hans Greuber
If there are sufficient orders we could develop such >a module (but the term "develop" is bit exaggerated in this connection). The >price for a 4x4 matrix mixer would be in the range of about three A-138 >mixers. We could add a circuit of the very easy to built matrix mixer on th
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2004-12-11 by Hans Greuber
> >hello hans, >first of all, again, me and dieter are two different >persons. ok? Ohh really >btw, you also got my last name wrong.it is sirros, not >skirros. btw, siros is a greek island, but also skiros >is another greek island too! Uuuppss ,sorry! best; Hans
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2004-12-11 by Hans Greuber
Hi; I´ll be happier with just a matrix module as a patchpay. Regards; Hans > > my opinio is that a matrix module would be great, but > > it would make it much more interesting(and for dieter > > to develope, also) if it was voltage controlable. for > > example, you could change t
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2004-12-11 by nirokesan
Hello. I just changed the input resistor of my A-120 filter from 22K to 10K. Before I plug it back in I was just wondering what value you changed yours to, especially since you seem to really like it now (vs 122 anyway). I also have to wire in the Q insert. Thanks. Nick Keller
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2004-12-11 by _______ pH
On 12/11/04 12:52 AM, "Bakis Sirros" wrote: > > hello shawn, > ok, but the vc matrix module poll is already open for > ages.why should i create a new poll? Isn't that poll for a patch matrix like the A.Sys. Synapse? Personally, I would like a matrix mixer more (or at least give p
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2004-12-11 by synthtrader
hello, > hello shawn, > ok, but the vc matrix module poll is already open for > ages.why should i create a new poll? Only to refer to the optimized size of the matrix, the current poll shows that this module is at least somewhat desirable. I guess a new poll wouldn't do much good
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2004-12-11 by waveform100
I made a dual matrix for myself last winter (for Modulars) (if you need pictures, tell me). The problem of matrices for modulars is, that they have too less in and outputs. Giant matrices are extremely expensive and one is not really fast in finding the right hole on a big one. I
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2004-12-11 by Bakis Sirros
hello shawn, ok, but the vc matrix module poll is already open for ages.why should i create a new poll? my opinio is that a matrix module would be great, but it would make it much more interesting(and for dieter to develope, also) if it was voltage controlable. for example, you c
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2004-12-11 by Modular Fan
hello, > It could work...and it would be another unique module to support the Doepfer line. I question if 4x4 is enough though. I like the idea of individual function modules and only buying what you need...i.e. the different A-149 series instead of one big module, this also make
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2004-12-10 by synth_freak_2000
hello list, please, take some seconds and vote for the new three polls regarding the forthcoming TKB and normal a100 keyboards. these two "modules" will be developed and released during 2005 (at last!), so your votes would be really important. thank you, bakis. [doepfer_a100] gro
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2004-12-10 by Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the Doepfer_a100 group: 3rd Poll regarding the forthcoming TKB and normal a100 keyboard: about the wheels and joystick CV signals: o the wheels and joystick will output separate CV's from the keyboard CV. o the wheels and joy
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2004-12-10 by Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the Doepfer_a100 group: 2nd Poll regarding the forthcoming TKB and normal a100 keyboard: what should be available (in the keyboards or as separate boxes, depending on the results of the 1st poll): o wheels and joystick o whee
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2004-12-10 by Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the Doepfer_a100 group: Poll regarding the forthcoming TKB and normal a100 keyboard: should the pitch and modulation wheels and/or joystick be included in the same case with the keyboard? o wheels and/or joystick included in
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2004-12-10 by Dieter Doepfer
> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht----- > Von: turbotron69 [mailto:turbotron69@hotmail.com] > Gesendet: Freitag, 10. Dezember 2004 07:46 > An: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com > Betreff: [Doepfer_a100] Matrix module again > > > > > Dear Dieter Skirros; > > I would like to know if your br
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2004-12-10 by Dieter Doepfer
> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht----- > Von: Bakis Sirros [mailto:synth_freak_2000@yahoo.com] > Gesendet: Freitag, 10. Dezember 2004 12:10 > An: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com > Betreff: Re: [Doepfer_a100] Matrix module again > > > > hello hans, > first of all, again, me and dieter a
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2004-12-10 by Bakis Sirros
hello hans, first of all, again, me and dieter are two different persons. ok? so, dieter will decide if he wants to release such a module. btw, you also got my last name wrong.it is sirros, not skirros. btw, siros is a greek island, but also skiros is another greek island too! ba
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2004-12-10 by turbotron69
Dear Dieter Skirros; I would like to know if your brand is taking seriously the great matrix mixer module.I would be able to advance you some money for the research as that odule could launch your system to a brand new world.. I would like to know it soon as if that module is not
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2004-12-08 by Robert Hoffman
Just picked up some more Blacet racks so I'm selling off some redundant modules: Blacet Final Filtre, new $201, buy it now for $150 plus shipping Blacet Frequency Divider, new $134, buy it now for $100 plus shipping Blacet Binary Zone, new $168, buy it now for $125 plus shipping
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2004-12-08 by Dieter Doepfer
> Plus - any word from mr Doefper himself? This thread has been > going on a while, and hes the man, who im sure, could enlighhten us > all pretty nicely? OK. Here it is. 1. Daisy chaining power supply lines (GND, +12V, -12V) is not a good idea. Each power cable (GND, -12V, +12V)
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2004-12-08 by ilanode
Hi Julian, just to make sure I'm not mislead: from the PSU usually +V/-V/gnd is supllied to the first distr. board and then daisy chainded to further ones. You suggest to run back the gnd of each board directly to the PSU? While +V and -V remain daisy chained? Pls correct me if I
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2004-12-08 by Julian
It depends on what caps we're talking about. If you look at MOTM distribution boards, they have some large caps on the power (not earth) rails, i believe, to give a local reserve of power for any thing that needs it. But, yeah, the AGND and DGND are bonded on the boards, so no ro
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2004-12-08 by ilanode
Hello Asbjörn, check the: Power Source interference thread as it adresses the very same prob. The only difference I see from this distance btn stuadh's and your issue is that he employs recommended PSUs by Power One (HAA or HBB series I suppose) so you could try a better PSU (ie
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2004-12-08 by ilanode
Thanks for the greeting. Actually I intended to stick to my nick to avoid confusion with our names. Take care, Ingo --- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, "selfoscillate" wrote: > > --- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, "ilanode" wrote: > > > > Hi Stuadh > > > As to using different
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2004-12-08 by selfoscillate
--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, "ilanode" wrote: > > Hi Stuadh > > As to using different power boards, I'm assuming that this > refers > > to separate distribution boards, and not different PSUs? I can > easily install another > > dist board for the "noisy" modules. > > Actu
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2004-12-08 by lfosynth2000
Hi everybody! I just got a second hand Doepfer system. After a few days I realised the Lfos (A145 & 147) interfering with my A110 oscilators (x2) and filter modules: a121.(I can hear easily that the Filter modules get intefered when they are self oscilating). I tried to find info
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2004-12-08 by ilanode
Hi Stuadh > As to using different power boards, I'm assuming that this refers > to separate distribution boards, and not different PSUs? I can easily install another > dist board for the "noisy" modules. Actually that should solve the problem: 1 PSU to power the distrib. boards f
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2004-12-08 by selfoscillate
hello joerg, this is pretty much a matter of taste. both have their benefits. the a122 sounds cleaner and tracks better, when you use it at self-oscillation. it also has voltage-controlled resonance, a cool feature. on the other hand the a120 has a more characterful sound, especi
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2004-12-08 by waveform100
I have a A-120, and I now the CEM-Chip in the A-122. I'd go for the A- 122, as I think the A-120 from Doepfer isn't the strongest filter of doepfer. They make great other filters. I am a big fan of the A-105 SSM Filter. This is also a Ladder-Filter and has a wonderful sound. The
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2004-12-08 by James Husted
In america, a thick, non-conductive paper is commonly used for this. For some odd reason it called "fish paper". The stuff we used to use at an pro-audio manufacturer I once worked for was stiff, had a almost plastic feel about it (sort of like a Fedex envelope) and blue in color
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2004-12-07 by stuadh
I don't belive this has been a problem as I haven't settled on a final layout yet. I've had the "offending" modules in different locations. As to using different power boards, I'm assuming that this refers to separate distribution boards, and not different PSUs? (please excuse th
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2004-12-07 by Joerg_Erren
Hi there! I´m wondering which one sounds better: The A-120 (Moog Style) or the A-122 (Oberheim style)? Both are 24 dB Lowpass... Does anyone own both and can compare directly? Best wishes Jörg
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2004-12-07 by Bakis Sirros
--- Dieter Doepfer wrote: > From: "Dieter Doepfer" > To: "Bakis Sirros" > Subject: Latest News: A-106-1 and new version of the > A-151 arrived > Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2004 17:15:20 +0100 > > The A-106-1 (still without front panels) and new > version of the A-151 > arrived. > > Probabl
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2004-12-07 by Andrew Ison
I too had a module with issues like this,i began with several layers insulating tape applied to the pcb,which i found less than satisfactory. Next i applied several layers to the rack frame under the pcb,this i also found haunting,what if the spiky bits penetrate and connect? In
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2004-12-07 by ilanode
I'm basically interested in the TKS as an interacrtive sequencing module but pressure sensitive would be definately a plus as the suggested box is. Regards, Ilanode --- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, Bakis Sirros wrote: > dieter says, about the TKS and normal keyboard: > "I ass
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2004-12-07 by Bakis Sirros
hello ingo, i, also, agree. bakis. --- selfoscillate wrote: > > > May be we will go the modular way too, i.e. > offering > > the wheels and joy-stick as a separate box that > could > > be added to both the TKB and the normal keyboard." > > > this is a very good idea. > > > best w
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2004-12-07 by Florian Anwander
Hi >>3. You glue an insulating self-adhesive tape to the >>bottom rail in the area >>of the A-143 module I seldom argue against Dieter ;-) but my experience from restaurating old synths says: NEVER use an adhesive tape on electronic pcbs or cables! Though it may take some time (a
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2004-12-07 by Bakis Sirros
dieter says, about the TKS and normal keyboard: "I assume that we will continue in January. I'm not sure if I already mentioned this: as we received a lot of complaints because we cancelled the pressure sensitivity for the TKB be (once more) reconsidered the concept to introduce
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2004-12-07 by selfoscillate
> May be we will go the modular way too, i.e. offering > the wheels and joy-stick as a separate box that could > be added to both the TKB and the normal keyboard." this is a very good idea. best wishes ingo
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2004-12-07 by Bakis Sirros
--- Dieter Doepfer wrote: > From: "Dieter Doepfer" > To: "Bakis Sirros" > Subject: A-143-1/2/3 > Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2004 08:51:09 +0100 > > Please forward: > > Subject: A-143-1/2/3 modules > > We received some complaints that the lowest sub-unit > of some A-143-1/2/3 > modules does
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2004-12-06 by Hans Greuber
Uuupps, sorry! > >The A128 is the fixed filter bank. Not the A108. > >Keld > >--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, "turbotron69" > wrote: > > > > Hi list; > > > > I have for trade an A-108- Fixed filter bank for any module of my >interest NOT > > available in the basic frame. > >
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2004-12-06 by frnz_mauro
Hi, I have a complet vocoder system 6HU... I don't used so much...so I have decided to sell the following modules (7) : A-129/1 x1 A-129/2 x1 A-129/3 x3 A-129/4 x1 A-129/5 x1 they are brand new ! The price 360 euros for the package. regards Mauro from Belgium
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