I remember feeling frustrated a while back because the group was
dominated by discussion of the touch controller. It didn't interest
me, so I felt left out. I even considered posting something to the
effect that the touch controller isn't an A100 module and shouldn't
be discussed so much, but thought better of it in the end.

Using the A100 in conjunction with other equipment is one of the
most fascinating aspects of modular systems to explore, in my mind. If
someone here produces great music by patching in external audio, or an
insert or pedal effect, or a controller, or another synth with CV
inputs, I love to hear about it! Lots of people use their modular
system strictly for processing external sources, rather than as a
synth.

There's even one group member here who doesn't own any audio modules
at all - his A100 is dedicated to modulating his Waldorf Q. What a
great idea! It would be a shame if he had felt constrained not to
discuss it, we never would have heard about it.

I feel that anyone who is being creative, and using electronic music
gear in ways that the manufacturer never intended, is doing something
right. So if Dieter doesn't think that the Regelwerk is an extension
of the A100, then fine, I know something that he doesn't.

Joe

--- In Doepfer_a100@y..., "ringmod45" <ringmod45@y...> wrote:
> hi paul, thanks for understanding. i seem to be the most vocal on
the
> issue. i did not take it personally, i was just trying to keep the
> doors open to discussion. if we close our minds, it won't help us in
> the long run. these machines do need an upgrade, in the future they
> might help you or other users with their A100 systems.
>
> people are conservative only when they don't explore other avenues
of
> thought and simply fellow the normal mass culture way of doing
> things. thereby you having an A100 constitutes the exact opposite of
> convservative. keep exploring and enjoy life. thanks and cheers.
>
> may the force be with you, :)
> rm
>
> --- In Doepfer_a100@y..., "Paul Schulz" <dasfonk@w...> wrote:
> > Hi ringmod,
> >
> > >please do not take this as a flame.
> > No problem with that, I am not inflammable ;-)
> >
> > To clarify it, it was NOT my intention to disrespect neither the
> *werks´ users nor the machines themself. Don´t take it personal. If
> anyone feels hurt - sorry about that!!!
> >
> > Highest regards to anyone here who tries to make things move at
> Doepfer. That´s the fantastic aspect about this group - having
> influence on the manufacturer´s decisions. And much respect goes out
> to ripe101 (and everybody else) who is willing to re-write
> Schaltwerk´s code; now that is what I call a hardcore enthusiast :-)
> Instead of getting alternative gear (if there´s something like this)
> you try to hack the brain of this machine - wow!
> >
> > Opinions may differ what is on- or off-topic, but as you
> mentioned "you have the ability to not read them if you wish."
True,
> true. Maybe I am a little too conservative in this point... (Gosh,
> did I really describe myself as conservative At my young age... ;-)
> >
> > have a nice day, y´all
> > Paul
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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