It's true that several complex modules have been added to the A-100 series
over the last couple of years, but at the same time some very simple and
basic modules have been added to the range - like the trigger combiner,
manual trigger, offset generator and so on.

Sorry if this next section sounds a little bit too much like that teacher we
all loved to hate. Anyway, even though I would actually like to see a simple
and cheap VCO, there's a very good reason this might not happen. The cost of
developing a new module dictates that only modules that have a good chance
of turning out a profit will actually be developed - and a new, simpler and
cheaper VCO would compete directly with the A-110 so chances are that each
unit sold would mean close to one less A-110 sold, thus cutting into
Doepfers profit margins. Sure, someone might buy 3 of the simpler VCO's
instead of two A-110's but Doepfers profit on that sale probably wouldn't be
much higher, so I can't see where the extra sales that should cover the
development costs would come from.

Finally, one of the joys of Euro format modulars like the A-100 is that you
can mix and match modules, so you may want to have a look at the MFB Triple
VCO - it looks mighty good at a very affordable price, but I must admit that
I haven't bought one yet so can't comment on how well it works in actual
use. Take a look at
http://www.mfberlin.de/Produkte/Module/OSC-02/OSC-02e/osc-02e.html

Happy patching,
Silas

On Tue, May 19, 2009 at 1:16 AM, pfichoux < pfichoux@... > wrote:

>
>
> Dear Mr Doepfer,
>
> I'd like to see a low cost VCO designed specifically for lin fm. Also, a
> filter with linear fm could be great.
>
> I know that the actual trend is for big modules packed with features like
> your brand new A-111-5.
>
> But for cost and size reasons, I'd rather buy dedicated and narrow modules.
>
> Don't you think it could be possible to mount 4 pot and 4 mini-jack sockets
> in a 6 HP panel
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Pierre
>
>
>


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