Hi Ja,

I have two MAQ16/3's, an original black one and a new model.

The rotary encoder on the MKI is a bit dodgy but hey, this is a much
used piece of kit, I mean that.

All recent Doepfer kit (last 3-4 years) I find to be well constructed
and reliable (especially when you consider how cost effective the kit
is).

Considering that the core of my hardware is Doepfer, 2 MAQ16/3's,
RegelWerk and over 100 A100 modules, I don't have money to throw away,
is a testament to their product.

regards

david

Merry Christmas to all list members


-----Original Message-----
From: jauer9 [mailto: jauer9@... ]
Sent: 23 December 2003 18:53
To: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
Subject: 1 Doepfer Quality Concerns


I am new to Doepfer, and I am seeking more info on the build
quality
from all the experienced users here.

My first excursion will be a MAQ16, but I have heard that the
quality
of these devices is poor: legends rub off, MIDI loses sync, the
rotary encoder wears out quickly. Admittedly, this opinion comes
from
only one or two websites in the UK, so there may be some
unmentioned
bias happening in the background from these sources.

Nonetheless, I would greatly appreciate anyone's comments about
the
overall quality of Doepfer instruments, the MAQ in particular.

Would anyone suggest the blue LED version Would it be more
reliable
(blue LEDs draw less current, as I understand it, so less taxing
on
power supply...maybe)

There are two other "MAQ" Yahoo groups, but there is no activity

there and few members and many SPAM porn posts.

I looked into SoftStep, but this is a completely different beast
and
although similar to the MAQ, lacks some of it's features (but
adds
lots more for algorithmic composition) SoftStep can't replace
the
MAQ, IMHO.

I don't really need bells and whistles, just a basic SQ-10-like
box
to get me started in modular synthesis control.

I have some old modular CV stuff, but would like to go towards
all-
Doepfer eventually.

Again, anyone's comments would be greatly appreciated. I mean,
if
these products are well made, this should be made known! If the
quality is not-so-hot, this should be stated, too.

Thanks to all!!

(and sorry for the newbie 'tude)

ja





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