> Hi folks, I have a new-to-me A-100 system that has an A190 MIDI
> interface module. First a question regarding this module. When I first
> started using it, everything was wonderful. Then I noticed that it
> stopped picking up the notes signal following power up (gate signal is
> fine). Soft reset resolves the problem. Is this normal, or should I
> expect this module to work on startup without a soft reset Perhaps
> there is a reliable startup/connection sequence I should be following.
>
> Now regarding this interface, I love how the note/gate signals are
> already wired to my two VCO's via the bus. But now I am thinking that
> Doepfer should have included about 16 note/gate lines on the bus and
> allowed jumpers to associate modules to the bus signals. Must be a
> good reason why they didn't do that... perhaps they can't get a lot of
> channels into the A190 format inexpensively.
>
> That leads me to my next thought. I want a MIDI to CV converter so I
> can sequence a bunch of stuff on the modular. I found this
> http://www.paia.com/midi2cv.asp, which looks great. Opinions on this
> module Alternatives Recommendations
>
> Thanks,
> Doug

Please contact our specialist for the A-190 if the problems continue:
Matthias Marass / keyboards(at)doepfer(dot)de

Best wishes
Dieter Doepfer