I've just received my ribbon controller. Its great! I wouldn't
hesitate recommending it to anyone looking for a controller other
than a keyboard. Having 2 gates and 2 CV's on the A-198 is very
useful. Using pressure control to modulate a filter is kind of like
having a finger controlled wah-wah pedal! Having the 2nd pressure
operated gate with threshold setting is also very handy for those
wanting to trigger a secondary event at a time of their choosing ...

Thanks Doepfer... there's no one else out there who really makes such
interesting/useful/affordable controllers. Synthesizers are more than
just VCOs, filters, envelopes etc. The human interface is just as
important.

--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com , "vcovcfvca" <vcovcfvca@...> wrote:
>
> 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@>
> wrote:
> >
> > 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
> >
> > David Salter
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> > Sent: 10 October 2007 01:34
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> > Subject: 1 Doepfer alternative controllers
> >
> >
> >
> > 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
> >
> > Thanks folks!
> > -Adam
> >
> >
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