hello w100,
that's really wierd thing about your a106-1.
this filter CAN sound as a normal(ms20 type) filter.
if you do NOT use the two clipping knobs, the rest of
the module behaves as a normal filter with an ms20
style sound, of course,.
maybe you a106 is, indeed, broken
bakis.





--- waveform100 < googol@... > wrote:

>
> 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
>
>
>
>

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



__________________________________
Do you Yahoo!
Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site!
http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/resources/