Thanks for all the info. To be more specific, I'm mainly trying to decide whether I need the
A-119 or whether I should get another Mixer or VCA( I've only got one of each in my
planned system so far). I'm planning on incorporating my Moog Voyager into my new
A100. Also, I have a pre-amp for boosting the signal level of mics, etc so it's sounding like
the A-119 might not be essential in my first system.

Thanks again-
Chris

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> > Von: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
> > [mailto: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com ]Im Auftrag von Chris Chappel
> > Gesendet: Freitag, 6. Oktober 2006 23:36
> > An: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
> > Betreff: 1 General questions from a new user...
> >
> >
> > Hi- I'm designing my first Doepfer now and have a few general
> > questions about it:
> >
> > Is the A-119 the only way you can incorporate external audio into
> > the A100 or can you
> > patch another synth, for instance into any of the audio inputs
>
> If you use a audio signal that has sufficient level (1Vss or more) no A-119
> is necessary unless you need the envelope and gate derived from the input
> signal.
>
> > Can sound from the Audio Outs of the modules (VCOs, VCAs, ect) be patched
> directly into
> > my home monitors or do you have to use a Mixer module for that
>
> depends upon the specs and features of your home monitors (required input
> level, level controls ...).
>
> > Finally, I'm not 100% clear on the difference between the Linear
> > and Exponential Mixers and VCAs.
>
> Normally exponential mixers and VCAs are used for audio and linear for CV.
> But that's not imperative and you may even use it the other way round (e.g.
> a linear VCA for amplitude modulation with an LFO). An exponential VCA will
> generate a morwe "crispy" sound than a linear one with the same envelope
> signal.
>
> Best wishes
> Dieter Doepfer
>