I also don't use my Doepfer as a Frankensynth. My systems are Wiard,
Blacet, Oakley, Technosaurus, AS and one Cynthia. So if you plan do
use the A-100 as a standalone, I would recommend the following
modules:

- A-107 Multitype Morphing Filter
- A-196 PLL
- A-143-1 Quad AD

Those are IMHO the most unique Doepfer Modules that stands really
out, also against other modulars. I would use the Multitype Morphing
Filter always with a Lowpass Filter afterwards (good is the Doepfer-
SSM, but its a bit noisy). I would also recommend (into the same
frame):

- Analogue Systems RS290 Delay (also a sampler)
- Analogue Systems RS120 Comb Filter

Those two Analogue Systems Modules are really cool too and do stand
out against all the rest. I don't have many AS Modules, so I cant
recommend more. You probably wouldn't buy the very good Bode FS, as
you have a Modcan. I really like the AS Envelopes too. I must admit,
I use my AS Modules mainly with my other modulars (I have a big
Frankensynth-Frame with my Wiard 300, Blacet/Oakley and about 4 AS
Modules).

I wouldn't recommend the A106-1. It is difficult to use it in a
musical way. At least for me. OK for doing stuff to external Synths
or drums, but a bit too weird. Im must say: I am still not sure if
mine is broken, or supposed to sound like that. Mine cannot sound as
a normal filter.


Olivier




--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com , "David W. Skinner"
<sasquatch@b...> wrote:

>
> --- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com , "synthtrader"

<synthtrader@y...> 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.
>
> Quite true. Each has something in their favor. Although, I'm not

exactly

> building a frankensynth. My Dotcom and Modcan systems are separate
> systems of fairly good size. I am currently setting up a new studio

space which

> will soon allow them to share electrons for the first time.
>
> Your list looks great and
> > I wouldn't really take anything off as surely you picked them for

a

> > reason.
>
> My criteria for selecting my list was to use the most esoteric

modules to

> create a stand-alone synth within space of a A-100G6. However, when

I

> get my Doepfer system, I'm sure that, like most modulars, it will

continue

> to expand until it consumes all available space and money.
>
> 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:
>
> Thanks for the module recommendations. Just the kind info I needed.

I've

> printed it out for reference when I go though the module

descriptions of

> the web site again.
>
> David W. Skinner