--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com , Paul Schulz <dasfonk@w...> wrote:

> Hi list, hi John

Hello, Paul!

> Another thing was the A-129 vocoder. I always loved analog vocoders
> and when i discovered the modular one, I had to have it.

This module keeps coming up! I'll have to make sure I include it in
my base system.

> As for other manufacturers, I´d go
> for Modcan and synthesizers.com .

I looked at the Modcan system. However, it seemed a bit too
expensive to start with. But perhaps later I can gradually add some
of their modules.

> Favorite module. definitely A-119 External Input/ Envelope
> Follower. A must-have when using the vocoder.

A must have for vocoding Please explain. I'm not quite clear why.

> Great for filtering external signals, drum mangling, Mu-Tron-like
> space bass (bass guitar -> A-119 //
> envelope out --> filter CV // audio out --> filter audio in); it
> [...]

I really don't do much external input processing. I have probably at
least seven synths that process audio input and I can't say that I've
done that more than twice. Not that its a bad idea, I just tend to
spend more time doing other stuff. But since its come up twice
already in this forum, perhaps I'll consider getting back to doing
more of it.

> Perhaps there are modules I´d like more, but the choice isn´t that
> large when you only have a 22-module system. But I plan to purchase
> the ribbon controller, the subharmonic generator and the multi
> filter. and and and... ;-)

I am indeed eyeing the ribbon controller as well. Could be loads of
fun to use. The subharmonic generator will likely be in a later
phase. I am yet undecided on the multi filter. Next weekend should
be the big "sit down with a cup of coffee and complete the module
spreadsheet" day.

Kindest regards,
John