Shawn,
This quad osc is a great idea ! Has crossed my mind sometimes but
never dared to bring it up here.
Currently, I am using a Novation A-station as a kind of "poly DCO
bank" to feed my A-100, but I would really appreciate to have
something from Doepfer, maybe not unlike the A.Sys. RS370, but with
Doepfer's Performance/Price ratio.

regards from Amsterdam,
Joost

--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com , Modular Fan <synthtrader@y...> >

> I would like to see a Quad osc. We already have Quad
> Envs and LFOs and Dual VCAs (though linear :( ) so a
> polyphonic system really isn't as far-fetched an idea
> as it seems when coupled with an MCV-24 for example!!
>
> Perhaps this one could be digital for stability. Maybe
> an expanded A-112 (A-112-2) with 4 simultaneous
> oscillators each choosing from a bank of 128 waves
> (example) and each having a dedicated audio output to
> run through the amazing Modcan Vector Fade module
> ( http://www.modcan.com/bseries/vector.html) or Doepfer
> A-135. Have an LED [screen] next to each oscillator
> seperation to choose the exact waveform. So this
> module would have a similar interface to the A-113.
> Midi or USB for sample dump is a must but one can do
> the actual sampling on the computer. And have a more
> expanded wavetable mode. More memory too of course.
>
> If not that, or both, I'd like the more complex analog
> osc already mentioned. We have a zillion filters, how
> bout more osc We currently have more switches than
> osc!
>
> I want a kit version of that shortwave radio but I am
> not positive that it'd sell enough to justify
> manufacturing it. Dieter has already explained why a
> module version isn't possible.
>
> I would like more "fx modules" as a continuation of
> the A-101-3/A-125 and upcoming BBD delay. The bit
> reducer falls in this category. Perhaps a dedicated
> flanger, parametric EQ, VC compressor (yes I realize
> some of this stuff is already possible but dedicated
> modules especially multi-functional ones are always
> preferable to me).
>
> I want more percussion oriented modules, though not to
> copy the Asol Concussor. Another poster had some
> similar ideas. BTW some people use multiple A-112
> modules as "modular drum kits"!!
>
> I love the suitcase and sometimes I try to convince
> users to buy those over G6 racks as I think its a more
> elegant solution especially for those that play live.
> But I'd like an even smaller, more portable system
> that is battery-powered (not necessary C, more like a
> laptop style battery, though either is fine). I would
> like to be able to take a small case like this plus
> 5-7 modules (say 70 TE maximum) on the airplane. Yes
> it'd be somewhat limited but also very fun. Not easy
> to manufacturer but anything is possible with the
> right amount of time/money.
>
> Thinking of which, that A-195 would be very fun to
> experiment with. Just market it to Aphex Twin fans and
> maybe we can meet the initial production requirement.
>
> I want an analog pitchshifter (not digital due to
> latency) but realize that changing the delay time on
> the forthcoming BBD module or tweaking the tune knob
> on an A-112 when controlling a sample could create a
> similar sound. I'm simply obsessed with processing and
> tape effects.
>
> Oh, one more. Before we talked about matrix switchers.
> I mean similar to the EMS style but instead of using
> pins we would have a switchboard with pushbuttons. Now
> take this one step further and add a randomize
> function. That could be fun especially if it was
> variable.
>
> I really do question how the A-100 will continue to be
> improved upon in the future. There are so many modules
> already available that its hard to imagine even more!
> But of course I do want more, I want them all...
>
> Thank you,
>
> Shawn Cleary
> www.analoguehaven.com
>
>
>
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