Thanks David,

Very helpful response.

I've just ordered the a-198 ribbon controller. I'm intending to use
it for all sorts of control work, but one of its main uses will be
for pitch control without a keyboard. I can also see joysticks being
on my shopping list in the future though!

Regards,
Adam

--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com , David Salter <david.salter@...>
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>
> Hi Adam,
>
> I have all three of the ones mentioned.
>
> Joysticks are great, I have two - one sprung the other not - and

they

> are robust and have many uses.
>
> The ribbon is a dream, used mostly for control voltage work rather

than

> pitch by me but very versatile.
>
> The Theremin controller has been of limited value when used as a
> controller for me playing however I have used them for installation

work

> where I have set aerials up around a gallery and allow people to
> interact with the music. For that I have found them useful.
>
> There is/was also a light control source (A179) but I have not

played

> with that yet.
>
> What are you trying to achieve
>
> David
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> Hello Group,
>
> Anyone out there able to share some experiences with Doepfer
> controllers. eg: ribbon, theremin, joystick etc.
>
> Any favourites If so, what makes that controller so
> fun/useful/indispensable for you
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> Thanks folks!
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