Re: [Doepfer_a100] Re: Getting modular
2002-03-22 by davevosh@aol.com
In a message dated 3/22/2002 12:52:45 PM Eastern Standard Time, buechlerjoe@toadmail.com writes: > > The issue of different overall system "design" is indeed very subtle, > perhaps it only exists in my mind. I wouldn't go so far as to > characterize it as "incompatibility". I was thinking along the lines > of certain A100 modules which seem to be lacking a jack or a knob or a > function, but that's because Doepfer tends to leave things out under > the assumption that you'll fill in the gap with a utility module. So > the A100 is more "distributed" than some other modulars, you need > things like lots of linear mixers and a CV source and a voltage > inverter in your frame to make it go. Somer people find this > frustrating, I consider it the "A100 way". Maybe it's a stretch to > suggest that this would affect a mixed module system significantly, > but it might. > > joe, oh, okay. more an issue of "module design philosophy" as opposed to "incompatibility". i can agree on doepfer - better make allowances for enough audio / cv mixers and multiples ! not familiar enough with more of the "a.s.`s" line-up to know if they are really better or worse. still, i know what you mean about "the a-100 way". - they do have a definite "style". best, dave [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]