I'm not a fan of mixing modules in the same frame, for a number of
reasons:

- It'll look ugly, which is an issue for live performance. Gaps
between modules and clashing front panels.

- It'll make your module selections twice as difficult. For
bread-and-butter modules and many others as well, there won't be
enough of a difference between the manufacturers to base your decision
on. You'll end up banging your head against the wall, or making
yourself unpopular on the forum by repeatedly asking for guidance
where none is possible.

- Each manufacturer has their own way of doing things that make their
modules work together as a system. Subtle differences to be sure, and
frequently not important, but that makes it all the more difficult to
predict when it will become an issue.

- Power supply hassles.

If you look through the photos area of this group, you won't see many
mixed module setups. It always seems like a good idea, but think twice
about it.

Joe

--- In Doepfer_a100@y..., david.salter@r... wrote:
>
> Andreas,
>
> When mixing modules from Doepfer, Analogue systems & Analogue
Solutions the following need to be taken into account;
>
> All use the standard euro card format in standard widths, however
the mounting holes on the A Systems panels use a different off-set so
when mixing modules gaps will appear. Doepfer and A Solutions use the
same mounting standard.
>
> Both A Systems and A Solutions can supply their modules with a
Doepfer power lead. Beaware that A So;utions use a lot of 5V and the
mini adapter that comes with a A100 basic system will not drive more
that 6 modules.
>
> Regards
>
>
>
> David Salter
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>
>
>

> Andreas Lindholm

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>

>
>
>
> Mixing Doepfer is something I have thought quite a bit about, but
still not
> made reality. I know that doepfer modules can be fitted in the
AS-rack but
> it is like a 98% fit so it cosmetically will not look perfect. On
the other
> hand AS can't be fitted into the Doepfer rack as far as I know.
Guess it can
> if you are a circuit master, but Doepfer makes not kits or converter
cables,
> right guys
>
> As for midi-cv modules the AS seems better in all aspects except
beeing
> slightly bigger in size. I will go that route myself soon and buy an
AS case
> for midi-cv and something more...
>
> As far as doepfer goes there are some must haves in the A136 and
A129/3. the
> a136 is very cool and something I haven't seen anywhere. I totally
adds a
> new flavour to the sounds. The A129/3 is a very hand module to tweak
cv
> signals to the right amount. Yes it cost some but you get five
separate
> channels.
>
> As for VCOs a lot can be said and I plainly state that neither of
doepfers
> VCOs are perfect, the A110 tracks badly and the A111 has imperfect
square I
> have heard. As for the AS I have no clue.
>
> This is actually a bit of blasphemy but as things are today I myself
would
> very carefully look into VA if I was going modular from scratch
again.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "electricbeats_eof" <electricbeats@g...>
> To: <Doepfer_a100@y...>
> Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2002 1:31 PM
> Subject: 1 Hi group !
>
>
> > I've looked through the various yahoo groups forums and this
> > seems to be the place to be when you are going modular.
> > My plans:
> > I'd like to get a modular synth to use in my home recording
> > environment and so I've been looking around and at this year's
> > musikmesse I walked by the great superbooth and had the time
> > to listen to the doepfer as well as the technosaurus and the
> > analogue solutions...
> > In terms of money the technosaurus is out of question, leaves
> > the choice between the doepfer and the A/So. As far as I could
> > figure out (always difficult/impossible @ the tradeshowfloor) the
> > doepfer's sound is more 'pristine' , than the A/Solutions which
> > has more 'liveness' , a different character.
> > With our project we go in various musically directions combining
> > d&b,house with jazz and chilling tracks as well.
> > Emphasis is playing live.
> > The reason for getting a modular synth is also to add a different
> > character to our Minimoog and Moog Source (a great synth)
> > beside using it as standalone synthesizer.
> > Here py plans - any coments more than welcome...
> >
> > What I'll be starting off with will be the doepfer A127 ,A125 -
the
> > AS SY02, the EG02,VCO 02,SY02 from A/Solutions.
> > I'm not sure which LFO to get - I'd like to have control over the
> > dutycycle of the wave to be able to generate pulses as well.
> > The A/Solutions WCO-WT seems interesting too - anyone of you
> > owns this module
> > I need MIDI - Anyone experiences with the doepfer 191in live
> > environment Is this the thing to get
> >
> > What do I have to take care of when combining these modules in
> > one case
> >
> > Thanks for your thoughts...
> >
> > -klaus
> >
> >
> >
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