2004-09-29 by synth_freak_2000
hello list, what other modulars, pathable analogue synths and / or separate modules do you use in your studio, in combination with the doepfer a100? which of these are the most compatible with the A100 voltages? bakis. [doepfer_a100] group owner
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2004-09-29 by Bakis Sirros
hello bob, i agree with you about the pressure sensitivity. it is essential. bakis. --- amthewalrus wrote: > Lots of talk about VCOs. But I'm actaully more > interested in the > news about the TKB. After hearing in a previous > post that pressure > would not be included in the TK
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2004-09-29 by RSA
I second your opinion on this. - RSA amthewalrus wrote: Lots of talk about VCOs. But I'm actaully more interested in the news about the TKB. After hearing in a previous post that pressure would not be included in the TKB module I decided there was no chance I would be buying one.
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2004-09-29 by (i think you can figure that out)
The Plan B is thru Zero! --- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, davevosh@a... wrote: > In a message dated 9/27/2004 11:40:20 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > rfahl@e... writes: > > > > Instead of looking for another commercial design to clone... > > > > Why not come up with a good thru-
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2004-09-29 by davevosh@aol.com
In a message dated 9/28/2004 7:42:57 PM Eastern Daylight Time, robmix@earthlink.net writes: > can anyone give us an idea as to who is taking over > distribution in the USA ? > group, i heard from doug this week and he said the new doepfer distributor was named shawn cleary but ga
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2004-09-29 by davevosh@aol.com
In a message dated 9/27/2004 11:40:20 PM Eastern Daylight Time, rfahl@extensis.com writes: > Instead of looking for another commercial design to clone... > > Why not come up with a good thru-zero FM vco? group, this would be an excellent idea ! i`ve had one of these vco`s in a pr
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2004-09-28 by amthewalrus
Lots of talk about VCOs. But I'm actaully more interested in the news about the TKB. After hearing in a previous post that pressure would not be included in the TKB module I decided there was no chance I would be buying one. With pressure...yes, I would definately get one. Doepfe
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2004-09-28 by Robert Hoffman
It is a drag. Doug is a really nice guy and I think he worked pretty hard at making Doepfer a recognized brand name in the USA. But I did have some issues with his ability to communicate and fulfill orders. Dieter, Bakis - can anyone give us an idea as to who is taking over distr
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2004-09-28 by Andrew Sanchez
So the A-104 *can* be powered by +/-15 volts.That's great to hear! It will be very easy for me to tap into my 15 volt supply. I had searched around the Doepfer site, this newsgroup's archive, and the web but didn't find the answer. Thanks for passing on the info, Bakis. I appreci
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2004-09-28 by unknown freak
Hear hear. Doug's a great guy and I'm sorry things haven't worked out with his business, and I definitely join in wishing him best of luck going forward from here. --Chuck > -----Original Message----- > From: cuari7 [mailto:medejd@ttuhsc.edu] > Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2004 5
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2004-09-28 by Rob Hoffman
I've got an A-119 I'm getting rid of. Excellent condition, hoping to get $50 for it. From Sonic Highway: Module A-119 (External Input / Envelope Follower) is designed to allow external audio signals to be integrated into the System A-100. It comprises a pre-amp, envelope follower
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2004-09-28 by cuari7
He tells me he's stopped selling Doepfer....and anything else. Apparently his enterprise (Sonic Highway) proved to be unsuccesful and now he is in major debt. This is really sad, as I consider him to be a truly nice guy, always very helpful, a true gentleman. Let's wish Doug good
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2004-09-28 by bdu@fdiskc.com
And to further refute the idea that the doepfer-ized 259 is competing with the new buchla 259, the new buchla 259 isn't a clone of the original 259 either, it looks like much of it's internals are digital... -Brandon
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2004-09-28 by levka0
Hi Bakis (Giasou kouklaki mou), Very interesting indeed, fascinating design ! my gut feeling is that for such a signal flow en control setup, 12 db slopes for both filters will probably be more "musically useful" than 24 db slopes. Just my opinion regards Joost --- In Doepfer_a10
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2004-09-28 by Bakis Sirros
hello list, has anyone noticed the link to a possible forthcoming module, A1?? DUAL BALANCED VCF ,in the future modules page? here it is: http://www.doepfer.de/a100n_e.htm bakis. ===== Bakis Siros Parallel Worlds / Polariton Athens-Greece [Doepfer_a100] group owner http://www.shi
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2004-09-28 by Bakis Sirros
hello florian, of course, if dieter builds a vco based on a buchla 259, it is sensible to first take permission from don buchla to use it's design idea! that's what i thought all the time. i would never want to start a war between doepfer and buchla, that's for sure! i never thou
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2004-09-28 by Bakis Sirros
--- Dieter Doepfer wrote: > From: "Dieter Doepfer" > To: "Bakis Sirros" > Subject: AW: [Doepfer_a100] Power Supply for A-104 > Trautonium Filter? > Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2004 13:12:07 +0200 > > > -----Urspr'ngliche Nachricht----- > > Von: Bakis Sirros > [mailto:synth_freak_2000@yahoo
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2004-09-28 by mritenburg
> I think the A100 needs one High-Quality VCO-Module, but there is no > need for a copy of Buchla. You are quite right. There is no need to make a VCO based on the 259. Doepfer would benefit from an new high quality discrete VCO of any design. That said, with the new A149, A101,
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2004-09-28 by Florian Anwander
Hi Bakis Doepfer: > From my point of view it is not a good business style > to offer modules inspired by competitor if he is still on the market > (resp. back on the market). With MS-20 or Wasp inspired modules I do > not have this scruples as they are no longer available. [...]
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2004-09-28 by Julian
> at least nothing a precision drill > through a front plate can't fix... I don't know if this has been said before, as i must admit that i haven't been following the thread, but cutting the tapped strips (they're about £2.60 to replace if you ever need to) or just forgetting abo
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2004-09-28 by TonyBlack [JohnnyBusca]
Hello! I think we should respect the choice of Diether. Diether respects other synth manufacturers and that's great! Of course I would love to see a cheap VCO with ultimate power from europe, but not for all costs (synth manufacturer war). Doepfer finally is getting rid of the st
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2004-09-28 by Bakis Sirros
hello pierre, i totaly agree with you about your comments on the possible new doepfer 259-style super vco! the a100 system really needs a super vco module! this module will only be based on the buchla 259, it will not be a direct clone! bakis. --- Pierre Zeeman wrote: > Hi, > > A
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2004-09-28 by Bakis Sirros
hello dr.wacktrol(?), that's a good idea, also! where can we hear some audio clips of such a vco? btw, the doepfer 259-style vco will not be a clone. as i already said, dieter always improves the original designs and adds new features too. bakis. --- vtl5c3 wrote: > Hey, > > Inst
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2004-09-28 by Bakis Sirros
hello peter, you're greek? wierd. your last name doesn't show that. anyway, if you find a european distributer, then i may buy a couple of your (great) plan B vco's! bakis. --- "(i think you can figure that out)" wrote: > I may be able to help (considering I'm Greek, it's > the l
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2004-09-28 by achtung_999
Thanks for all you guys tips on mounting Analogue Systems modules in Doepfer frames. I don't think the alignment of the holes will be a problem, at least nothing a precision drill through a front plate can't fix... I will probably soon order the AS Synthi filter. @Peter Grenader:
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2004-09-28 by Pierre Zeeman
Hi, Any new VCO would probably only go into my next system which might only come about in the distant future (:O) , but I am also disappointed about Dieter's (potential) decision and hope to add my voice to the chorus urging him against this. As far as scruples or ethics go, I th
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2004-09-28 by Tommy DOG
--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, Bakis Sirros wrote: > dieter says: > I'm interested what the group > members think about that. From my point of view it is > not a good business style to offer modules inspired by > competitor if he is still on the market (resp. back on > the
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2004-09-28 by vtl5c3
Hey, Instead of looking for another commercial design to clone... Why not come up with a good thru-zero FM vco? I've tried two different designs (both from Electronotes).... both are timbrally very rich and as far as I know, no one's every commercially sold a Thru Zero VCO. Dr.Wa
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2004-09-27 by Bakis Sirros
hello peter, i know and really believe that your plan B vco is a great sounding module. but for me, here in greece, your modules are also not an option. the custom duties for US products, as far as i know, will be huge (something like 50% extra!). so, your vco will cost me more t
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2004-09-27 by (i think you can figure that out)
I may be able to help (considering I'm Greek, it's the least I can do). I've been speaking to a person in Europe who has expressed interest in selling these products direct. Yassou, pedimou! - P > > Guys - > > > > I very rarely toot my own horn, but it you guys want > > a 259, ge
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2004-09-27 by Andrew Sanchez
Hi, Can anyone verify this, please? It would be a lot easier for me to connect this module to my current power supply (+/-15 volts). Thanks Bakis for the reply, Andrew ----- Original Message ----- From: Bakis Sirros hello andrew, as far as i know,the doepfer modules work ONLY wit
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2004-09-27 by (i think you can figure that out)
I should elaborate a bit on my previous post. I don't want to give the impression that the Plan B is the only thing out there since the 258/9 with expo and linear FM. Blacet has it, MOTM has it as did the Wiard 300. There are probably more. But...I went to great lengths to duplic
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2004-09-27 by (i think you can figure that out)
Guys - I very rarely toot my own horn, but it you guys want a 259, get a Plan B VCO and Dieter's Wave Multiplier, the A-137. If you want the LFO, add a A-147 to that stack. You will get all of the sound and 95% of the functionality. The original 259 is nothing more than a 258 wit
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2004-09-27 by ALMAGATA@telefonica.net
I also Agree, the 259 VCO must be released. Also, Doepfer must know that the new 259e is not a 259 clone, its mostly digital so the doepfer original 259 based is not competing directly with the Buchla 259e About the AS synthi modules, I have both and are awesome. Best Regards, Jo
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2004-09-27 by RSA
What is the best way to cut the rail? Thanks, RSA mritenburg wrote: --- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, RSA wrote: > bigcitymusic.com has the AS to Doepfer adapter cables. the AS > modules will fit in your Doepfer rack, but there will be spaces > because the holes don't line up
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2004-09-27 by RSA
bigcitymusic.com has the AS to Doepfer adapter cables. the AS modules will fit in your Doepfer rack, but there will be spaces because the holes don't line up correctly. RSA achtung_999 wrote: --- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, RSA wrote: > I own the AS Synthi filter, it is very
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2004-09-27 by Bakis Sirros
hello list, i'm very happy that you agree! :-) indeed, the doepfer 259-based vco will be different for the original 259 buchla vco, as doepfer always improves the original designs in his modules and many times adds new features too! so, we'll have a new vco module with many advan
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2004-09-27 by bdu@fdiskc.com
> dieter says: > " We are still about to define the basics of the > TKB(e.g. it seems that more customers than we thought > want to have the pressure feature of the TKB). > For the 259 vco I think that it has no priority now as > it is available again from Buchla. It is not our >
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2004-09-27 by RSA
I own the AS Synthi filter, it is very cool. I plan to get the trapezoid generator as well eventually. Regards, RSA achtung_999 wrote: > WHAT IS YOUR COMMENTS? I THINK THAT THE FUTURE 259 > BASED DOEPFER VCO MODULE IS ESSENTIAL FOR THE A100! > ALMOST NO-ONE COULD AFFORD THE NEW B
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2004-09-27 by RSA
I totally think that the Doepfer 259 style VCO should go ahead, considering that from what I have read, the new 200e is going to be highly different from the 200, i.e. DIGITAL... This is not a slam on Buchla, I am reserving judgement until I actually play one, but in any case the
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2004-09-27 by mritenburg
--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, RSA wrote: > What is the best way to cut the rail? > > Thanks, > Hack saw with a blade for cutting brass.
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2004-09-27 by Bakis Sirros
hello andrew, as far as i know,the doepfer modules work ONLY with +/-12 volts.not 15volts. dieter, florian, or anyone, if i'm mistaken, please, correct me. bakis. --- synthasaurus wrote: > > Hello everyone. New member here. :-) > > I have a question that hopefully someone can hel
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2004-09-27 by Bakis Sirros
dieter says: " We are still about to define the basics of the TKB(e.g. it seems that more customers than we thought want to have the pressure feature of the TKB). For the 259 vco I think that it has no priority now as it is available again from Buchla. It is not our effort to ent
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2004-09-27 by mritenburg
--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, RSA wrote: > bigcitymusic.com has the AS to Doepfer adapter cables. the AS > modules will fit in your Doepfer rack, but there will be spaces > because the holes don't line up correctly. You can actually cut the tapped rail and slide it over to
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2004-09-27 by mritenburg
> WHAT IS YOUR COMMENTS? I THINK THAT THE FUTURE 259 > BASED DOEPFER VCO MODULE IS ESSENTIAL FOR THE A100! > ALMOST NO-ONE COULD AFFORD THE NEW BUCHLA VCO MODULES, > SO, FOR MOST OF US, THEY ARE NOT AN OPTION AT ALL. MY > OPINION IS THAT THE DOEPFER -BUCHLA 259 BASED- VCO > MODUL
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2004-09-27 by levka0
Hi, You just need a special cable, not a new PSU Can be bought from A.Sys. directly; not cheap (15 E or so) I think they could also be made quite easily as a DIY project, especially if you have the original A.Sys. cable at hand. Also, remember that the modules will not line up ex
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2004-09-27 by levka0
Hi, Some thoughts on Dieter's thoughts: 1. Is someone perhaps in the position to ask what Buchla himself thinks on such issues ? (I mean Bob Moog is still making filters, isn't he ?, and the "Moog- type filters" are quite abundant in this world) 2. With the risk of becoming an ou
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2004-09-27 by Anders Ehlin
Florian! Well I should have known you allready had one, as I can imagine at least half of everyone in this forum does! :-) Silly me. I try not to think too much about the low sec hand prices either, bought mine 5 years ago, tripple the sum I wrote and we´re getting close... :-/ B
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2004-09-27 by achtung_999
--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, RSA wrote: > I own the AS Synthi filter, it is very cool. I plan to get the trapezoid generator as well eventually. > > Regards, > > RSA Do you have it in a Doepfer rack? If so, how did you go about that? I have a Doepfer rack and would like t
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2004-09-27 by achtung_999
> WHAT IS YOUR COMMENTS? I THINK THAT THE FUTURE 259 > BASED DOEPFER VCO MODULE IS ESSENTIAL FOR THE A100! > ALMOST NO-ONE COULD AFFORD THE NEW BUCHLA VCO MODULES, > SO, FOR MOST OF US, THEY ARE NOT AN OPTION AT ALL. MY > OPINION IS THAT THE DOEPFER -BUCHLA 259 BASED- VCO > MODUL
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