2004-10-18 by Modular Fan
hello, I got a document from Doug Wagner which provides a drawing ("schematic") with pin count for converting between Analogue Systems and Doepfer style tips. I.e. that will allow you to cross platform your modules...put Asys in Doepfer systems and Doepfer in Asys systems...thoug
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2004-10-18 by Modular Fan
hello, Sorry to the Ah members who will receive this message twice. Just a quick reminder that the Doepfer sale for USA ends today (Monday the 18th). Check the details in the Doepfer pricelist section of my website at www.analoguehaven.com . I said it to AH and I want to say it a
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2004-10-18 by selfoscillate
hello bakis, yes, it won't give you the same accuracy as when you use modules with ac-coupling, but it should work :-) best wishes ingo --- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, Bakis Sirros wrote: > hello ingo, > many thanks! > i also have another idea: if you add, to the bottom > a1
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2004-10-18 by Bakis Sirros
hello ingo, many thanks! i also have another idea: if you add, to the bottom a155 row output, a -3.2 volts offset(an a176 cv source passed thru an a133 vc polarizer), you will then have an AC output alternating between -3.2 and +3.2 volts, of course, depending on the settings of
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2004-10-18 by selfoscillate
hello list, last weekend i made some tests with the a155, using it as a graphic vco. bakis told me, that i should post the results here, maybe they are of interest for anybody. as all of you may know, the a155 is dc-coupled and outputs only positive voltages. so if you use the a1
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2004-10-15 by Bakis Sirros
yes, that's why i have my analogue sequences and atmospheres recorded to dat, when i play live. bakis. --- plexusy wrote: > > bakis, without sounding like a snob, using that gear > is the only way to get that sound. i've > tried working with VA's, etc and it just doesnt cut > it.
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2004-10-15 by Modular Fan
hello, > Thanks. Sorry for the late reply, I am subbed to the digest version. Yes the offer still stands until Monday the 18th. Please contact me personally when you are ready to order. Soon I will reply re: Expressionist vs MCV24 (since I use both). Talk to you soon, Shawn Clear
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2004-10-15 by plexusy
bakis, without sounding like a snob, using that gear is the only way to get that sound. i've tried working with VA's, etc and it just doesnt cut it. the schaltwerk runs the MAM drum module (3 tracks) and the PAIA via a PAIA midi/cv convertor (4 tracks). why? because the PAiA is H
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2004-10-15 by Bakis Sirros
hello brett, very impresive! i admire your courage to move all this equipment on stage. i only take my VA's when i play live. even if i had two minimoogs i wouldn't take them on stage too. but i see that you used your shaltwerk and maq16/3 for controlling all the analogues, right
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2004-10-15 by plexusy
hi there. this tuesday i did a live show at a local venue. i thought i would share a couple pictures of the set up with you. i didnt use an A100 however. but i did use a huge paia 4700 system made up of 5 separate 4700's include 3 4780 step sequencers. there is also a schaltwerk
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2004-10-14 by nutrafx
anybody have the MTC64 and CTM64? i recently bought these and think they are pretty cool! here's a couple of things i tried with the MTC64 drum machine: wire the trigger outputs to a-140s and/or a-141s, a- 142s, or your envelope/drum patch of choice i used a mam sq16 to sequence
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2004-10-14 by Florian Anwander
Hi > sufficient. Most MIDI controllers are only 7 bit (MSB only), very few > devices use the high res with a second controller for the LSB. So more than > 7 bit are (normally) not required for MIDI CC -> CV. Just an add on: The high resolution DA is only useful for internal LFOs
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2004-10-14 by Bakis Sirros
--- Dieter Doepfer wrote: > To: > From: "Dieter Doepfer" > Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2004 13:39:16 +0200 > Subject: AW: [Doepfer_a100] Re: midi to cv? > > > > -----Urspr'ngliche Nachricht----- > > Von: Bakis Sirros > [mailto:synth_freak_2000@yahoo.com] > > Gesendet: Donnerstag, 14. Oktob
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2004-10-14 by Dieter Doepfer
> -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht----- > Von: Bakis Sirros [mailto:synth_freak_2000@yahoo.com] > Gesendet: Donnerstag, 14. Oktober 2004 10:31 > An: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com > Betreff: Re: [Doepfer_a100] Re: midi to cv? > > > > hello, > i use my a191 for midi cc to cv all the tim
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2004-10-14 by synth_freak_2000
helli list, for those who are interested in the doepfer minijack patchbay, the photos have been uploaded in the photos section , in the minijack patchbay folder. bakis.
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2004-10-14 by Florian Anwander
Hi ele > i'd want to make all sorts of sequences of numbers and waveforms and > send them out of the computer as smooth cv's. > this is what the dac resolution is all about, right? a 12 bit dac won't > be able to generate a smooth slow increase from one voltage to another, > or r
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2004-10-14 by Bakis Sirros
hello, i use my a191 for midi cc to cv all the time and it works fine! i don't remember if the DAC's of the a191 are 12bit or 16bit, but, to my ears, they sound fine. of course, i have also used the a191 as a shepard generator with four a125 phasers and sounds very nice. a very u
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2004-10-14 by David Salter
Julian, The sockets are all pcb mounted with a switch on each to allow normalised, half normalised etc, so probably more hassle than it's worth. David David Salter Reuters Ltd UKI Project Management Tel. +44 207 542 2402 Fax. +44 207 542 2699 Email. david.salter@reuters.com Reute
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2004-10-14 by eyesleeandrews
Has anyone tried using the A191 for Midi to Cv connections? 16 cv outputs controlled by MIDI continuous controller messages. Drawing in your own LFO's that match your song tempo and evolve with interesting shapes, etc. Anyone using this module for that? If so, what are the result
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2004-10-13 by R G
Doepfer Group, Thanks for all the advice on the mini patch bay. Looks like I'm going to bite the bullet and a buy a 6u case, move a few mods from my current 4 cases into the new case and fill-in the extra spaces with A180s. that way I'll be able to use shorter patch cables and co
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2004-10-13 by E.M.
wow, thanks for all the help everyone. i suppose flexibility is the most important to me. i won't be doing much conventional keyboard type stuff, rather sending various complex cv signals to various inputs. i'd want to make all sorts of sequences of numbers and waveforms and send
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2004-10-13 by klstay
I have been looking at the A127, along with similar Korg PS style filters from a couple of other modular makers, as a complex evolving pad filter. The on-board LFOs are not really up to the task. I believe something like the following would give a very flexible evolving pad 'temp
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2004-10-13 by Julian
David, I dont know that the behringer looks like inside, but, what about using its case and replaging the jacks with 3.5mm ones? Depending on how large the holes are cut, the cliff sockets may fit nicely with just a tiny bit of tape packing (have swapped 6mm for 3.5mm on oakley p
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2004-10-13 by David Salter
Florian, Thanks for the links. I know that to build a patch panel is simplicity itself, it's just time. I currently use a Behringer PX2000 and make up 1/4 to 1/8 cables but it would be nice to not have to make those up as well. Regards David David Salter Reuters Ltd UKI Project M
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2004-10-13 by omegaattraktor
--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, Florian Anwander wrote: > If you want > Out-1 = Velocity of Note A2 > Out-2 = Gate of Note A2 > > this works hi florian, yes that's what i was thinking of. good to know that it works. > If you want > > Out-1 = Gate of Note A2 with a height tha
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2004-10-13 by Florian Anwander
Hi Oliver > i'm also thinking about buying a new midi interphase. with the mcv24 > is it possible to assign a midi note to certain outputs for gate and > velocity to cv? this would be nice for drum sequencing. If you want Out-1 = Velocity of Note A2 Out-2 = Gate of Note A2 this w
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2004-10-13 by Florian Anwander
Hi David > I'd be interested in having a look, just because I don't have the time to make front panels etc I think it is this one: http://www.doepfer.de/gallery.htm http://www.doepfer.de/MM2003_7.jpg Florian
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2004-10-13 by David Salter
I'd be interested in having a look, just because I don't have the time to make front panels etc David Salter Reuters Ltd UKI Project Management Tel. +44 207 542 2402 Fax. +44 207 542 2699 Email. david.salter@reuters.com Reuters Messaging. david.salter.reuters.com@reuters.net ----
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2004-10-13 by Florian Anwander
Hi Josue > I`m using the expressionist for full controlling my Obie 4 voices using > MIDI. > I must try theh Harms interface, I don`t like 12 bit DACs... The Harms is no longer in production. You have to look for it at ebay Florian
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2004-10-13 by Bakis Sirros
--- Dieter Doepfer wrote: > From: "Dieter Doepfer" > To: "Bakis Sirros" > Subject: AW: [Doepfer_a100] mini patch bay?? > Date: Wed, 13 Oct 2004 13:00:25 +0200 > > > -----Urspr'ngliche Nachricht----- > > Von: R G [mailto:vycent@yahoo.com] > > Gesendet: Dienstag, 12. Oktober 2004 0
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2004-10-13 by ALMAGATA@telefonica.net
I`m using the expressionist for full controlling my Obie 4 voices using MIDI. I must try theh Harms interface, I don`t like 12 bit DACs... Best Regards, Josue. ----- Mensaje Original ----- De: Florian Anwander Fecha: Miercoles, Octubre 13, 2004 12:27 pm Asunto: Re: [Doepfer_a100]
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2004-10-13 by omegaattraktor
hello, i'm also thinking about buying a new midi interphase. with the mcv24 is it possible to assign a midi note to certain outputs for gate and velocity to cv? this would be nice for drum sequencing. oliver
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2004-10-13 by Florian Anwander
Hi Josue > I think you are missing the "king" of the MIDI-CV converters, the > encore expressionist: > > http://www.encoreelectronics.com/cont_expres.html > > I own a expressionist and a Kenton Pro-2000 along the Doepfer A190, the > expressionist is the best by far... Ok, but thi
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2004-10-13 by Julian
Ohhh... Software slew limiters... ?! Im real bad - i get stuff like that working, and then dont really look at the manual again, but the slew limiters bit i missed. Ill look and hear formyself, but thats my only gripe about the mcv24, is the lumpiness from its low dac resolution
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2004-10-13 by ALMAGATA@telefonica.net
Hi Florian, I think you are missing the "king" of the MIDI-CV converters, the encore expressionist: http://www.encoreelectronics.com/cont_expres.html I own a expressionist and a Kenton Pro-2000 along the Doepfer A190, the expressionist is the best by far... Best Regards, Josue. -
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2004-10-13 by Bakis Sirros
hello florian, and, additionaly, the doepfer mcv24 has 12(or 24?) software envelopes, freely assignable, and 12(or 24?) software slew limiters, freely assignable. the user interface on the doepfer mcv24 is much better than the user interface on my kenton pro-2000. indeed, the ken
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2004-10-13 by Florian Anwander
Hi Ele > can someone maybe recommend a midi to cv interface? If you are looking for an separated interface there are several interfaces which might be interesting: Kenton Pro-2 and Pro-4 Kenton Pro 2000 Harms MAC-16 EES MCV-7 Doepfer MCV-24 (Doepfer MCV8) Only the MCV-24, and the
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2004-10-13 by selfoscillate
hello, i know that you only need 4 to 6 channels, but nevertheless i'd like to point you to the doepfer mcv24. i use the mcv24 all the time to generate cv's out of midi controllers and it proved to be very versatile. best wishes ingo --- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, E.M. wrot
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2004-10-13 by Richard Brewster
Hi everybody. This is my first post to the list. I am a MOTM-Oakley-Blacet DIY builder with a curiosity about Doepfer. Been lurking for a bit. Wanted to chime in to inform you about the Synthtech MOTM 650 MIDI-CV module that will be coming out some time in 2005. http://www.syntht
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2004-10-12 by Bakis Sirros
hello, i forgot to mention that only the bottom 12 outputs are suitable for midi cc messages. the top 12 outputs are usually used for gate signals. anyway, check the mcv24 page of the doepfer site for many details. bakis. --- "E.M." wrote: > hello everyone, > > after years of pur
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2004-10-12 by Bakis Sirros
hello, my favourite midi to cv converter is the doepfer mcv24. it has 12 channels, 12 software lfo's and adsr's and the cv outputs are freely assignable to any midi controler, as far as i remember. only the first 4 channels have 16 bit converters though. for me, this is not a pro
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2004-10-12 by E.M.
hello everyone, after years of pure analogue music making i thought i'd try to automate some of my doepfer stuff by sending cv's from a software sequencer. i know analogue synthesis, but very very little about midi. can someone maybe recommend a midi to cv interface? among other
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2004-10-12 by selfoscillate
hello rick, i don't use a dedicated minijack patchbay, because i find it more useful to have multiples all over my system. this helps keeping the cables short. best wishes ingo --- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, R G wrote: > I'm looking for a mini patch bay for my A100. At > fi
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2004-10-11 by R G
I'm looking for a mini patch bay for my A100. At first I thought that I could buy a 3u case - no power supply or bus and stick 10 A180's into it. That would cost about $500USD - if I could find a cheap case. Now I'm wondering if there might be a cheaper solution. What do youz guy
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2004-10-11 by selfoscillate
hello pierre, --- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, "Pierre Zeeman" wrote: > Ingo (and anyone else interested in such things), > > >i have both the rs120 comb filter and the rs500e ems filter. > >the comb filter cannot be compared with lowpass filters really, > >because it is a bb
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2004-10-10 by Modular Fan
Bakis, thanks for the compliments. I just logged into Yahoogroups to see the updated pic of your system. Very nice :) Perhaps I will post some Doepfer photos to the files section soon. Maybe we all should. I read every message to this list though I don't always have time to read
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2004-10-10 by Modular Fan
hello, I must agree with Bakis for the most part on which Doepfer filters to get, also to add the Wasp filter for a bit of additional character. But I have to disagree with him on the Asys comb filter: I do really like this filter but you should look at it in a different way. Act
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2004-10-10 by Bakis Sirros
hello joost, many thanks for the audio clips. these will be useful to many new a100 users that do not have these filter modules yet. bakis. --- levka0 wrote: > > Dear All, > In the light of the recent requests of examples of > the old and new > filters and Ingo's helpful response
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2004-10-10 by Pierre Zeeman
Hi all, Sorry for the OT stuff about the AS modules. It's your own fault, though, for being such a well informed, considered and helpful lot :) Bakis - I am definitely planning on getting those modules in the future (along with most of doepfer's new ones) - I just can't afford th
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2004-10-09 by levka0
Dear All, In the light of the recent requests of examples of the old and new filters and Ingo's helpful responses to this, I have also uploaded some clips on the A-102/109/121/124 A simple A-110 (saw)/115 was used as input and LFO's were used for sweeping of VCF, Pan, and Q (if a
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