In a message dated 3/22/2002 12:52:45 PM Eastern Standard Time,
buechlerjoe@... 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




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