o yeah, i forgot to input on this---

the BBD module sounds marvellous with guitar. that is reallty spacey
and gorgeous.

-t

--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com , "thomasborax" <thomasborax@...>
wrote:

>
> 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.
> >
>