sometimes i think a really bright clean way to get gain and bypass
the a119 altogether would be helpful. a119 has a very cheap sounding
overdrive, which i admit to using often, however i really crave a
cleaner sound sometimes, and i currently don't really have anything
that would increase the gain without distorting it. i'd like to hear
what a few modules would do to a cleaner guitar sound.

i love env follower quacks and believe me, i use my a119s often. i
wouldn't mind a more gourmet input module. i've never tried any
other manufacturers' versions. but the a119 seems basic and meant to
be affordable. i'm a lo-fi type of guy, so i haven't been too
aggressive seeking alternatives, but i wonder what it would be
like....

-t


--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com , "Maxime" <francois.maxime@...>
wrote:

>
> Hey,
> Like Neil said, you'll probably want a A119 module.
> There's also the new A138d that will do the impedance matching stuff
> if you want to use effects that are not in the A100 (stompboxes

etc).

> Choose a set of CV sources (theremin, LFO (VCLFO for the win !!)...)
> Take a look at the A188 BBD modules, great delays.
> Consider buying a VCO that you could use for frequency mod or with a
> ring mod.
> If you plan to do substractive synthesis (filters) then consider

using

> a compressor or something that will nuke you guitar signal so that

you

> don't end with huge attacks and no sustain at all (for example when
> you use filter with envelope follower).
>
> I personally suggest, althought it requires non Doepfer stuff, the
> A106 Xtreme filter + Metasonix TM7 scrotum smasher. If you like

dirty

> trash extreme sounds, that's the most incredible combo I've eard.
> Something between a pig screaming and a nuclear blast.
>
> So,
> -Inputs/Outputs modules (119, 138d)
> -CV modules : follow your instinct, pick the ones that you can use
> while playing guitar (joystick is great but you need a hand to use

it

> heh !)
> -sound processing modules...
>
> There have been a few discussions on this list about guitar and

A100,

> maybe you can try to find them out to get cool ideas.
>
> Hope that helps,
> Max.
>