Doepfer

Tom,

You need the A124.  I actually think it's the law in some states.

Regards,
Kevin


--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, Tom Butcher <tom@x> wrote:

> 
> Hello A100 list.
> 
> I'm starting to build out my first Doepfer panel and have a
> few questions...
> 
> First, what are your opinions of the Wasp filter?
> 
> Second, what are the disadvantages of using linear mixers
> for audio?  I understand they're intended for CV.
> 
> Third, anyone have used modules for sale in the US?  :)
> 
> Thanks
> 
> 
> ---
> Tom Butcher

Hello A100 list.

I'm starting to build out my first Doepfer panel and have a
few questions...

First, what are your opinions of the Wasp filter?

Second, what are the disadvantages of using linear mixers
for audio?  I understand they're intended for CV.

Third, anyone have used modules for sale in the US?  :)

Thanks


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Tom Butcher

Hi Tom
> what are the disadvantages of using linear mixers
> for audio?  I understand they're intended for CV.

Our ears can't differentiate between differences in loudness very 
well. You have to double the loudness for it to sound like the next 
level up. That's why volume controls on TV's, radios, stereos, and 
mixers are exponential controls, they double the loudness when you 
increase the volume by one tick or unit.

You can use a linear mixer for audio, people do it all the time, but 
you won't have good control over the mix balance. For example, if 
you're mixing VCOs in a minimoog-type patch, you won't be able to 
adjust the oscillator balance very well.

Joe

> You can use a linear mixer for audio, people do it all the
> time, but you won't have good control over the mix
> balance. For example, if you're mixing VCOs in a
> minimoog-type patch, you won't be able to adjust the
> oscillator balance very well.

Yeah, that makes sense.  Thanks for the explanation, and
hopefully I'll have the WASP filter on the way soon.

Thanks

t

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Tom Butcher

Hi Tom 

> First, what are your opinions of the Wasp filter?
Sorry, don't knwo the module, but I once played a Wasp. This was a real
biting sound;it is the Fender Telecaster within the synthesizers.

> Second, what are the disadvantages of using linear mixers
> for audio?  I understand they're intended for CV.
lin for audio means, that around 50 percent of the regulation amount are
placed on 10 percent of the potentiometers sliderway.

To my experience most times I only have to mix audio signals at the same
level, so I do not need the logarithmic pots necessarily. The linear mixing
capability for dedicated CV mixing is much more important to me.

Just my 2c

Florian