The A149 modules are really good for introducing varying degrees of
random bevahior in to large, multi-voiced, self-running patches.

Examples:

You can use the A149-1 to control the "last step" feature of that 154
sequence controller. On every sequence completion, the CV value from
the A149-1 changes, which in turn controls the sequence length. But
this is different than a "random" sequence. The melodic idea never
changes, only the number of notes that are played. That is one way of
introducing compositional variation through uncertainty.

At the same time you use the A149-2 to trigger one shot sequences for
texture and ambiance. Again, it is all controlled in one sense, but
the introduction of variation gives it an organic feel.

And so on...

--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com , "markfrancombe" <mark@...> wrote:
>
> I just got the above from jon schatz on this list (thx Jon, it arrived
> safely- and extraordinarily well packaged!!!) I´m having alot of fun
> with it, specially the er... top half, having random octave jumps
> popping up in my sequences is fantastic, and lots of psuedo s&h filter
> weirdness. But Im a bit stumped as to what the second half actually
> does (well I CAN read, so I know what it does) but whats it for
> Same goes for the add on digital random voltages section. Whats it
> for I´m using it to trigger gates, which is a bit interesting, but
> not very, maybe if I get a mixer to add these together and/or invert
> them for off beats or or or...
> Can people with this module offer up some patches and... well...
> concepts, dont need precise wirings, just ideas...
>
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