hello shawn, :-)
hey, steve roach uses a doepfer a100
that's great! i'm big fan of his music!
does he has in the portable cabinets also AS modules
or only a100 modules
i see many modules with black knobs. are these
rs-integrator modules
please give me info, as i want to update the users
list of the a100 and rs-integrator in the vintagesynth
explorer website.
best regards,
bakis.






--- synthtrader < synthtrader@... > wrote:

>
> hello,
>
> > I have ordered a Model 15 VCO from Peter Grenader.
> So now I'm
> > planning a small Doepfer system so it will have a
> home.
> >
> > My other modulars are Synthesizers.com and
> Modcan/Cynthia.
> > So, I tried to put together something a different
> as possible with
> > the Doepfer.
>
> I'm glad to see more Frankensynths out there as each
> modular
> manufacturer has something good to offer. Your list
> looks great and
> I wouldn't really take anything off as surely you
> picked them for a
> reason. I started to make a list of recommended
> modules but it
> turned out to be pretty large so I'll just say that
> the following
> are some of my favorite:
>
> A-101-2: rubbery, elastic lowpass gates with VC and
> inspired by
> Buchla. Vactrol-based.
> A-101-3: incredibly complex modular phaser with
> outputs and
> individual feedback inputs per stage. Even if
> phasers aren't your
> thing you can do a lot of subtle stuff with this
> module. Vactrol-
> based.
> A-109: when people ask about the A-134 VC panner I
> usually recommend
> this module instead. Not much more money and you get
> a "generic"
> (meaning basic, not bad) VCA and filter thrown in. A
> lot of bang for
> the buck and very useful for sound fx.
> A-112 with A-176: though I understand that not
> everyone wants
> digital elements within their modular, I like this
> module a lot
> especially because you can dump samples in it via
> midi (with the
> free Windows sample dump program). 6+ of these
> modules can make a
> killer modular percussion kit ;)
> A-119: might not look at much but is very useful.
> Actually I think
> it should come standard in the Basic System, but
> then who would buy
> all the A-116s where this module would go instead
> ;) ... external
> input pre/comparator/envelope follower. Easy to clip
> so good for
> another shade of distortion/overdrive.
> A-126: I had to include this one because I love
> frequency shifters
> though this is not my favorite of the commercially
> available ones.
> A-128: fixed filter bank...as simple as it
> looks...parallel bpfs
> (15!)...good for really emphasizing certain bands.
> A-133: Dual VC Polarizer. I don't know why more
> people don't use
> this module. I think I've sold only 1 during the
> past 6 months while
> vanilla stuff flies off the shelf. This module is
> very useful. +/-
> amplification, inversion with exact control amount
> (as opposed to
> the A-175), VC control. Great module.
> A-137: Really adds a lot of harmonics, has lots of
> character and
> once again is deep (constant theme: for not much
> money). Having
> never played one of the other manufacturer's
> Waveform multipliers
> (for instance the Serge one) I was floored when I
> hooked this up for
> the first time.
> A-141: Love VCASDRs. The A-143s are great but these
> are my favorite.
> A-154/A-155/A-156 combo: not just a sequencer but
> can also function
> as a complicated modulation source. The A-154
> sequential controller
> adds a lot of functions and the A-156 quantizer is
> quite practical.
> A-178: Theremin with CV/Gate out. Forget the sine
> waves of the past
> and use the unique instrument but to control synth
> sounds. I'm
> waiting for someone to "abuse" this module live.
> A-198: (I realize you already have an R2m) very high
> quality ribbon
> controller, incredible build quality, expressive
> A-199: plonk. plink...*plank*. Who doesn't like
> spring reverbs,
> especially when they come with a feedback jack and
> controls
>
> As for filters, my favorite are the A-102, A-106,
> A-107 and A-124. I
> really like filters with character and these deliver
> in spades (plus
> the A-107 for flexibility and morphing, not to
> mention the AMP which
> you can drive hard).
>
> Other modules that might interest you are the
> A-149-1, A-149-2
> (Buchla-like Source of Uncertainly modules) and
> A-152 Addressed
> S&H/Switch. I haven't used these modules enough to
> really know them
> 100% but they seem great.
>
> > A-110 VCO
> > A-113 Subharmonic Generator
> > A-114 Dual Ringmodulator
> > A-180 Multiples
> > A-135 VC-Mixer
> > A-144 Morphing Controller
> > A-107 Multitype Morphing Filter (w/VCA)
> > A-143-2 Quad ADSR (complex envelopes and LFO
> function)
>
> > A-100G6
> Racks are useful but I really like the A-100P
> portable suitcase.
> Only around 7 inches deep or 9 without the cover on,
> and the cover
> is deep enough so that you can leave patch cables
> plugged in during
> transport (imagine that at the airport). Has rubber
> feet, handles
> for carrying, the case cover latches are heavy duty
> and the case
> itself is made of metal and hard wood. Expensive but
> in my opinion
> classy. There are many performing artists using
> these things live,
> for instance Steve Roach (he uses two live plus an
> MAQ and other
> analog gear, pics here:
>

http://www.steveroach.com/Live/2005/Tucson/Photos/pages/page_3.html) .

>
> From your list I think everything is in-stock. From
> my list I'm
> missing a module or two.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Shawn Cleary
> www.analoguehaven.com
>
>
>
>

Bakis Siros
Parallel Worlds / Polariton
Athens-Greece
1 group owner
http://www.shimarecords.co.uk
http://www.ward12.com



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