hello thomas,

difficult question. do you want to use your modular mainly
as a synth or do you want to process external signals

can you give some details on the desired sound you want
to achieve you know, in a modular you can use the modules
in very different ways. if you have enough vco's and stuff,
then maybe modules like a136 or a196 are interesting for you.

the basic system 2 is a good starting point, but sometimes
it is better to set up your frame with your own selection
of modules. i recommend that you download all the manuals
from the doepfer site and read them. this will help you
choosing the right stuff for your applications.

best wishes

ingo

--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com , garrgal@p... wrote:
> Hello.
>
> I have been searching for information about building a Doepfer
> system but I haven't found the information I need. I have a few
devices
> that produce analog VCOs and I have some filters as well (nothing
from
> Doepfer, just separate analog units). My question is do I really
need
> to purchase an A-100 Basic System 2 (I would like to have midi) to
have
> a good start at building a modular I really want to create noisy
and
> non conventional sounds. I have been looking around at all the
modules
> and they look appealing but I just don't know where to start.
Basically
> I want to make sounds that are very extreme and that most people
would
> not like at all. This is the kind of music I do. If anyone can
give me
> some tips, it would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Take care,
> Thomas