Doepfer

>
> It's true that several complex modules have been added to the A-100 series
> over the last couple of years, but at the same time some very simple and
> basic modules have been added to the range - like the trigger combiner,
> manual trigger, offset generator and so on.
> 
> Sorry if this next section sounds a little bit too much like that teacher we
> all loved to hate. Anyway, even though I would actually like to see a simple
> and cheap VCO, there's a very good reason this might not happen. The cost of
> developing a new module dictates that only modules that have a good chance
> of turning out a profit will actually be developed - and a new, simpler and
> cheaper VCO would compete directly with the A-110 so chances are that each
> unit sold would mean close to one less A-110 sold, thus cutting into
> Doepfers profit margins. Sure, someone might buy 3 of the simpler VCO's
> instead of two A-110's but Doepfers profit on that sale probably wouldn't be
> much higher, so I can't see where the extra sales that should cover the
> development costs would come from.
> 
> Finally, one of the joys of Euro format modulars like the A-100 is that you
> can mix and match modules, so you may want to have a look at the MFB Triple
> VCO - it looks mighty good at a very affordable price, but I must admit that
> I haven't bought one yet so can't comment on how well it works in actual
> use. Take a look at
> http://www.mfberlin.de/Produkte/Module/OSC-02/OSC-02e/osc-02e.html
> 
> Happy patching,
> Silas
> 
> On Tue, May 19, 2009 at 1:16 AM, pfichoux <pfichoux@...> wrote:
> 
> >
> >
> > Dear Mr Doepfer,
> >
> > I'd like to see a low cost VCO designed specifically for lin fm. Also, a
> > filter with linear fm could be great.
> >
> > I know that the actual trend is for big modules packed with features like
> > your brand new A-111-5.
> >
> > But for cost and size reasons, I'd rather buy dedicated and narrow modules.
> >
> > Don't you think it could be possible to mount 4 pot and 4 mini-jack sockets
> > in a 6 HP panel ?
> >
> > Best wishes,
> >
> > Pierre
> >
> >  
> >
> 
> 
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

> Nice to read you Silas.
>
> About big modules, I do agree with you, most of Doepfer modules are thin. A-111-5 wasn't a good example because it's a synth on it's own.
>
> The worst examples I have in mind are ZO and AFG. So many features you cannot use all together unless you want to make noise with a several hundreds Euros/Dollars module.
>
> I do request because I don't understand why I have to pay more than 200 Euros for lin fm (I'd rather buy a DX-7 or an FM-8 plug-in).
>
> Furthermore, if Doepfer's catalogue is packed with filters*, there aren't so many VCO...
>
> Last, I would like to say that even with 8HP modules, I rarely use all the 5 inputs and 5 knobs at the same time.
>
> Best,
>
> Pierre
>
> PS : I think I'll give it a try next winter (DIY)
>
> --- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, Silas Johansen <sijodk@...> wrote:
>   
>> It's true that several complex modules have been added to the A-100 series
>> over the last couple of years, but at the same time some very simple and
>> basic modules have been added to the range - like the trigger combiner,
>> manual trigger, offset generator and so on.
>>
>> Sorry if this next section sounds a little bit too much like that teacher we
>> all loved to hate. Anyway, even though I would actually like to see a simple
>> and cheap VCO, there's a very good reason this might not happen. The cost of
>> developing a new module dictates that only modules that have a good chance
>> of turning out a profit will actually be developed - and a new, simpler and
>> cheaper VCO would compete directly with the A-110 so chances are that each
>> unit sold would mean close to one less A-110 sold, thus cutting into
>> Doepfers profit margins. Sure, someone might buy 3 of the simpler VCO's
>> instead of two A-110's but Doepfers profit on that sale probably wouldn't be
>> much higher, so I can't see where the extra sales that should cover the
>> development costs would come from.
>>
>> Finally, one of the joys of Euro format modulars like the A-100 is that you
>> can mix and match modules, so you may want to have a look at the MFB Triple
>> VCO - it looks mighty good at a very affordable price, but I must admit that
>> I haven't bought one yet so can't comment on how well it works in actual
>> use. Take a look at
>> http://www.mfberlin.de/Produkte/Module/OSC-02/OSC-02e/osc-02e.html
>>
>> Happy patching,
>> Silas
>>
>> On Tue, May 19, 2009 at 1:16 AM, pfichoux <pfichoux@...> wrote:
>>
>>     
>>> Dear Mr Doepfer,
>>>
>>> I'd like to see a low cost VCO designed specifically for lin fm. Also, a
>>> filter with linear fm could be great.
>>>
>>> I know that the actual trend is for big modules packed with features like
>>> your brand new A-111-5.
>>>
>>> But for cost and size reasons, I'd rather buy dedicated and narrow modules.
>>>
>>> Don't you think it could be possible to mount 4 pot and 4 mini-jack sockets
>>> in a 6 HP panel ?
>>>
>>> Best wishes,
>>>
>>> Pierre
>>>
>>>  
>>>

>
> Hello
> 
> > Pierre, also remember that you can modify the a-110 to have linear FM - 
> And once again: please keep in mind, that analogue VCOs (even with sine 
> core) will never provide FM like a DX7 does. FM is that much sensitive 
> to detuning. Detunings, which are completely bearable for subtractive 
> synthesis, will complete do the kill-joy in FM.
> 
> Florian
>