Having looked closely at several envelope followers, I can say the the 119 has a nice one. Not the fastest, but very smooth. I would def. get the 119.

Tony


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> To: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
> From: thomasborax@...
> Date: Tue, 27 May 2008 20:40:10 +0000
> Subject: 1 Re: Doepfer modular for guitars
>
> 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"
> 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.
>>
>
>
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