Gino,

it's hard to explain the differences - aside from those which are obvious
(longer delay times with longer BBDs). And this is why Ingo made the sound
examples and I really thank him for this as I would not have the time.

In general shorter BBDs are better if you prefer to emphasize the higher
frequencies of the effect signal (e.g. flanging effect with or without
feedback that affects mainly higher frequencies, or Karplus Strong with
higher notes). But it's not only the frequency or the delay time. Even the
resonance/feedback behaviour is different for different BBD circuits. It's
hard to explain. As the BBD circuits are not very expensive (except the 4096
type MN3005) you could order one module A-188-1 together with some BBD
circuits as spare parts and find out which BBD type you prefer. But you
should wait for the revised version of the module that allows to use nearly
all BBD circuits of the MN3xxx series (except those with another basic BBD
structure, like the MN3010, MN3011, MN3210 or MN3214).

Best wishes
Dieter Doepfer

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> Von: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com ]Im Auftrag von Robair, Gino
> Gesendet: Montag, 24. April 2006 23:35
> An: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
> Betreff: 1 BBD question: which one
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> Thanks for the examples, Ingo.
> Here's a strange question for you (and Dieter, if has some thoughts about
> it): how does one determine which bbd (which number of stages) to
> purchase,
> without hearing and trying each one Is it possible to describe the sound
> and behavior of each bbd succinctly The two I tried at Musikmesse clearly
> sounded different from each other, though I can't remember which they
> were...
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> ginorobair
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> On 4/24/06 2:27 PM, " Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com "
> < Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com >scribbled:
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> > From: "selfoscillate" < synaptic_music@... >
> > Subject: bbd examples for 128 stages
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> > hello all,
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> > here are some more a188/1 bbd prototype examples,
> > this time using an 128 stages ic (mn3006).
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