Hi,



You had some questions about modules. The A-160 (clock) divider takes a
clock signal (from a sequencer or a Midi-> CV converter) and creates
rhythmic divisions, such as ½, 1/8 and so on. This way you can synchronise a
voltage controlled LFO to your master clock, for example.



The A-116 VC waveform processor takes an input waveform and mangles it
through two parameters, clipping and symmetry, which are both under voltage
control. Serious sound destruction can be had.



Regarding logarithmic vs. linear characteristics: You have two types of
signals in a (normal) modular system, linear and logarithmic. Control
voltages conform to linear, audio to logarithmic. Therefore a logarithmic
VCA is better suited for audio duties. Mind you, you are by no means
required to use it that way.



The A-113 sub harmonic generator is part of Doepfer’s Trautonium project
where they recreated the functionality of the pioneer electronic instrument
‘Trautonium’ (google Oscar Sala) and recreated it in a modular system.
Pretty awesome, if you ask me. The other module in that range is the A-104
Trautonium formant filter. The A-113 takes a square wave (from an A-110 for
instance) and generates 4 independent lower frequency square waves. I am not
sure if this module will suit your need. The ratio of the individual square
waves is not under voltage control. On the other hand, it gives you some
very serious low end potential. But you need a square wave to start with.



I second what David said about envelopes and VCA’s, can’t have enough of
them. Also, consider a joy stick (A-174). Two independent control voltages
under manual control.



York



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Von: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com [mailto: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com ] Im
Auftrag von doof_per
Gesendet: Mittwoch, 2. Juni 2010 07:29
An: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
Betreff: 1 Re: Newby Seeking Chaos







Whoa!

This is the quickest and nicest advice ive ever gotten. THANKS GUYS!

Thanks a million, everything is being noted & my head is spinning a little
although light is being shed and my ideas are getting clearer!

I think for now it would be best to just get the sound sources from my DAW
and use the modular as an effects/shaping/sound design tool. I would
probably go for modular sound source once I get my head around which
units/brand do what exaclty.

Here is my current ("interest") list (as far as I can understand from
reading/hearing the details of each unit specifically on the site)

Others Brands:
GeigerCounter(FnckYEAH!)
B:assMaster (Euro Rack)

Doepfer:
A119input
A100P6 (case)
A124Wasp
A-140 env1eope
A-115audiodivider
A-116waveshaper
A-136distortion
A-188 BBD
A187-1
A189-1 Bit Crusher,
A137-1 Wave Multipliers
A106 Xtrene Filter
A113 Sub Harmonic Gen

Very confused with what these are exactly/if I need them:
* 1 x Trigger Divider A-160
* 1 x VC Waveform Processor A-116
* 1 x logarithmic VCA A-131

I do actually own a TM7 Scrotum Smasher & TM1 & llooove them dearly :)

So does the above list make sense to have a working/functioning box of
destruction heehee :)

I dont mind everything being mono as I usually prefer mono anyways.

You guys rock!!

--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Doepfer_a100%40yahoogroups.com>
, "Carci" <francois.maxime@...> wrote:

>
> Hi,
>
> If you like Buchla, check the brand "Make noise", you'll probably love

their QMMG / MATHS combo.

> The most extreme combo I've tried so far, for both processing and raw

sound generation was A136 distortion + A106 Xtreme filter + Metasonix
Scrotum smasher. Sounds go from plain powerful distortion to unbearable
noises and scratches and tube screaming.

> The smasher is not a module but Metasonix now makes eurorack so be sure to

check their stuff, (especially if you like the sound on the last NIN albums,
it's full of it.)

>
> Modules like A188 BBD and A189 Bit crusher can be nasty if you like

digital noise.

>
> You look like you already have an idea of what sound you want to produce,

basic systems are great but if you wanna add more modules, you'll need more
rackspace. So better have a look at which modules you think you can live
without in the basic system and replace them with more specific modules.
Trust me, the time you spend reading every module user manual will help you
a lot when you get your hands on your system for the first time.

>
>
>
> --- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com

<mailto:Doepfer_a100%40yahoogroups.com> , Bakis Sirros <synth_freak_2000@>
wrote:

> >
> > all of this is true, but also get an A196 PLL module, for weird and

harsh noises.

> >
> >
> > Bakis Sirros - Parallel Worlds / Interconnected / Memory Geist
> >
> > 1 group owner
> >
> > www. parallel - worlds - music. com
> >
> > www. myspace. com/ parallelworldsmusic
> >
> > www. myspace. com/ interconnectedmusic
> >
> > www. myspace. com/ memorygeist
> >
> > www. DiN. org. uk
> >
> > www. musicamaximamagnetica. com
> >
> > www. vu-us. com
> >
> > --- On Wed, 6/2/10, York Luethje <ybl@> wrote:
> >
> > From: York Luethje <ybl@>
> > Subject: AW: 1 Newby Seeking Chaos
> > To: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Doepfer_a100%40yahoogroups.com>

> > Date: Wednesday, June 2, 2010, 11:08 AM
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> >
> >
> > Do you want the sounds to originate with your modular or do you want to

use

> >
> > it more as a processing tool (e.g. for you drum machine)
> >
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> > In the latter case I suggest at least an A-119 to get sounds into the
> >
> > system.
> >
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> >
> > In addition, Doepfer and all the other manufacturers offer vast
> >
> > possibilities for wrecking any sound; you really can't go wrong there.

Apart

> >
> > from the various filters take a look at wave shapers (A-116, A-136),

wave

> >
> > multipliers (A-137), the A-188 range of BBDs etc. And that's just

Doepfer.

> >
> >
> >
> > If you're not quite sure how to utilise your modular, the basic system
> >
> > provides a very good starting point. If you later find out that you have

no

> >
> > use for certain modules, you can always sell them and get stuff that

suits

> >
> > you more.
> >
> >
> >
> > The likely reason you hear so many old school demos is that the people

that

> >
> > can afford a modular tend to be a bit older and grew up with prog rock

or

> >
> > 80ies synth pop. There's no reason a modular synthesizer can't produce
> >
> > contemporary sounds, especially now that more and more digital sounds
> >
> > generators and processors are developed. Check out the new DSP processor
> >
> > from Doepfer, but also the Tip Top Audio and Harvestman range.
> >
> >
> >
> > One word of caution: People tend to go for the 'Sexy' modules, like

filters

> >
> > and add utility modules only as an afterthought. After messing with your
> >
> > gear for a while you will probably find that you need more VCA's,

envelopes,

> >
> > LFO's etc. The basic system also supplies you with a decent amount of

these.

> >
> >
> >
> > Hope this helps,
> >
> >
> >
> > York
> >
> >
> >
> > _____
> >
> >
> >
> > Von: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com

<mailto:Doepfer_a100%40yahoogroups.com>
[mailto: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com <mailto:Doepfer_a100%40yahoogroups.com>
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> >
> > Auftrag von doof_per
> >
> > Gesendet: Mittwoch, 2. Juni 2010 03:41
> >
> > An: doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com <mailto:doepfer_a100%40yahoogroups.com>

> >
> > Betreff: 1 Newby Seeking Chaos
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi Guys,
> >
> >
> >
> > Ive spent hours and hours and hours online checking out modular gear and
> >
> > (trying) to get my head around it all. For now, ive saved up enough to

get

> >
> > an a100 Basic System2 and im hoping for the best! :)
> >
> >
> >
> > What I wanted to know from anyone:
> >
> > Im only after modular gear for the "alive" sounds ive heard from other
> >
> > peoples stuff (mainly Buchla TBH..love that sound!..But cant afford
> >
> > one..anyways thats irrelevant)
> >
> >
> >
> > Im mainly into really distorted sounds, drum n bass,

mechanical/industrial

> >
> > and love shaping sounds and spending hours on a sound to make it right

and

> >
> > come "alive".
> >
> >
> >
> > Am I looking in the right place(Doepfer ) for my sound Ive heard allot

of

> >
> > the dopefer demos online and I guess the impression I get is rather

really

> >
> > old school, simplistic and minimal/80's (Which I dont mind and love in
> >
> > certain instances)..But at the same time..Can I do more with it
> >
> >
> >
> > What would someone recommend I get as a startup, to get this sound im
> >
> > after..Shall I go for a "sound design/shaping"a100 system..Or for a

"Basic

> >
> > synth system"..I have read soo many links/seen youtube vids etc etc but
> >
> > really I wanted to hear it from the horses mouth, so to speak before I

make

> >
> > my order.
> >
> >
> >
> > Does anyone have a "sound rape a100" system they can offer advice on

lol

> >
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> > Thanks for reading :)
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