I agree with Andreas. I started with the A100 because it was the only
cost effective module on the market and had a number of different
modules available.

Today my A100 is 92 modules strong but is supplemented by RS, Concussor,
MOTM, Oakley Soundsystems, Digisound and EFM modules.

Once I was up to nearly 12U of A100 and had started to understand the
concepts of modulars, my appreciation for other companies spec's grew
hence the diversity.

The only problem I have with my modular is that I tend not to multi
track record with it, I prefer to have pieces run in real-time, hence
there are never enough modules.

Oh well, just have to buy some more : )

Regards



David Salter
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-----Original Message-----
From: Andreas Lindholm [mailto: andreas.k.lindholm@... ]
Sent: 10 March 2003 21:38
To: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: 1 Module Advice for Initial System


First of all I would advice you to be unfaithful. I feel the
same as Bakis.
Most brands of modulars have their strenghts and weaknesses. For
most of
them the weakness is a high price ;) So I would advice you to
mix stuff from
various brands rather than just sticking to one. I have VCOs
from doepfer
and A.Sys for one thing. As for Doepfer I would advice you to
pick up a
a129/3 which is great for many things and not just as a part of
the vocoder,
then of course the a136 is real special. And futher more I would
go for the
soon upcoming superfilter a107.

For my own part I began buying Doepfer just beacuse back in -95
I didn't
know any other alternative for expensive secondhand moogs and
rolands and
the ever so expensive Serge. Now the case isn't so clear anymore
with analog
systems, motm, and synthesizer.com (which I might prefer today
if I would
start all over due to the bigger jacks and general build
quality).

As for shaltwerk I wouldn't go that way myself... The "werks"
are in my
opinion a bit of a forgotten case of doepfer gear. I think you
will be
better off with the A155. But by all means don't just take my
advice on that
one I am more than a bit biased on that part.

----- Original Message -----
From: "John" < jvtalbert@... >
To: < Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com >
Sent: Monday, March 10, 2003 5:21 PM
Subject: 1 Module Advice for Initial System


> Hello, All!
>
> I am currently the owner of two Doepfer 404s and a Doepfer Maq
16/3
> (And quite happy with them, I might add!) Within the next few
weeks,
> I indend to [finally] purchase an A100 system. But before I
do so, I
> thought I'd ask for some advice from the group.
>
> My intentions are to purchase a sytem with about as many
modules as
> the Basic System - perhaps a few more and not necessarily the
same
> modules as the pre-configured basic system. Note, I'm
interested in
> exploring more esoteric patching techniques (I've got other
> synths for the basics). What modules might one recommend
What are
> the group favorites (i.e., no one should be without module
"A " )
> Is there a module available that is similar to Buchla's
"Source of
> Uncertainty " (random voltage) Which are the most recommended
> alternate controllers What praises/caveats should I be aware
of
> Are there any CV keyboards are on the market that can send
polyphonic
> voltages etc... I'm particularly fond of the sound of the
Moog
> modular, Buchla and Oberheim SEM 4-voice, so any advice that
might
> get me close to this would be welcome.
>
> Also can anyone provide me with some feedback of utilizing the
> Doefper Shaltwerk with the A100 (Which I also am interetsed
in
> purchasing).
>
> And the big question...if you only own one modular, why did
you
> choose the A100 over the other brands of modulars available
today
> (Analog Solutions, Modcan, Wiard, etc.)
>
> I hope I haven't opened up too many questions at once, but
since I
> have no way of trying one out in person, I decided to rely on
the
> experiences of the current A100 community. :-)
>
> Thanks.
>
> Kindest regards,
> John
>
>
>
>
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