hey, modular people are all nice, well, with a few exceptions.... ;)

but this is a positive and friendly spot to be sure

Richard

On 6/2/10 12:29 PM, doof_per wrote:
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> Whoa!
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> This is the quickest and nicest advice ive ever gotten. THANKS GUYS!
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> Thanks a million, everything is being noted & my head is spinning a
> little although light is being shed and my ideas are getting clearer!
>
> I think for now it would be best to just get the sound sources from my
> DAW and use the modular as an effects/shaping/sound design tool. I would
> probably go for modular sound source once I get my head around which
> units/brand do what exaclty.
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> Here is my current ("interest") list (as far as I can understand from
> reading/hearing the details of each unit specifically on the site)
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> Others Brands:
> GeigerCounter(FnckYEAH!)
> B:assMaster (Euro Rack)
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> Doepfer:
> A119input
> A100P6 (case)
> A124Wasp
> A-140 env1eope
> A-115audiodivider
> A-116waveshaper
> A-136distortion
> A-188 BBD
> A187-1
> A189-1 Bit Crusher,
> A137-1 Wave Multipliers
> A106 Xtrene Filter
> A113 Sub Harmonic Gen
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> Very confused with what these are exactly/if I need them:
> * 1 x Trigger Divider A-160
> * 1 x VC Waveform Processor A-116
> * 1 x logarithmic VCA A-131
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> I do actually own a TM7 Scrotum Smasher & TM1 & llooove them dearly :)
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> So does the above list make sense to have a working/functioning box of
> destruction heehee :)
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> I dont mind everything being mono as I usually prefer mono anyways.
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> You guys rock!!
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> --- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Doepfer_a100%40yahoogroups.com>, "Carci" <francois.maxime@...>
> wrote:
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> > Hi,
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> > If you like Buchla, check the brand "Make noise", you'll probably
> love their QMMG / MATHS combo.
> > The most extreme combo I've tried so far, for both processing and raw
> sound generation was A136 distortion + A106 Xtreme filter + Metasonix
> Scrotum smasher. Sounds go from plain powerful distortion to unbearable
> noises and scratches and tube screaming.
> > The smasher is not a module but Metasonix now makes eurorack so be
> sure to check their stuff, (especially if you like the sound on the last
> NIN albums, it's full of it.)
> >
> > Modules like A188 BBD and A189 Bit crusher can be nasty if you like
> digital noise.
> >
> > You look like you already have an idea of what sound you want to
> produce, basic systems are great but if you wanna add more modules,
> you'll need more rackspace. So better have a look at which modules you
> think you can live without in the basic system and replace them with
> more specific modules. Trust me, the time you spend reading every module
> user manual will help you a lot when you get your hands on your system
> for the first time.
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> >
> >
> > --- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Doepfer_a100%40yahoogroups.com>, Bakis Sirros
> <synth_freak_2000@> wrote:
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> > > all of this is true, but also get an A196 PLL module, for weird and
> harsh noises.
> > >
> > >
> > > Bakis Sirros - Parallel Worlds / Interconnected / Memory Geist
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> > > 1 group owner
> > >
> > > www. parallel - worlds - music. com
> > >
> > > www. myspace. com/ parallelworldsmusic
> > >
> > > www. myspace. com/ interconnectedmusic
> > >
> > > www. myspace. com/ memorygeist
> > >
> > > www. DiN. org. uk
> > >
> > > www. musicamaximamagnetica. com
> > >
> > > www. vu-us. com
> > >
> > > --- On Wed, 6/2/10, York Luethje <ybl@> wrote:
> > >
> > > From: York Luethje <ybl@>
> > > Subject: AW: 1 Newby Seeking Chaos
> > > To: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Doepfer_a100%40yahoogroups.com>
> > > Date: Wednesday, June 2, 2010, 11:08 AM
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> > > Hi,
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> > > Do you want the sounds to originate with your modular or do you
> want to use
> > >
> > > it more as a processing tool (e.g. for you drum machine)
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > In the latter case I suggest at least an A-119 to get sounds into the
> > >
> > > system.
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> > >
> > > In addition, Doepfer and all the other manufacturers offer vast
> > >
> > > possibilities for wrecking any sound; you really can't go wrong
> there. Apart
> > >
> > > from the various filters take a look at wave shapers (A-116,
> A-136), wave
> > >
> > > multipliers (A-137), the A-188 range of BBDs etc. And that's just
> Doepfer.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > If you're not quite sure how to utilise your modular, the basic system
> > >
> > > provides a very good starting point. If you later find out that you
> have no
> > >
> > > use for certain modules, you can always sell them and get stuff
> that suits
> > >
> > > you more.
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> > >
> > > The likely reason you hear so many old school demos is that the
> people that
> > >
> > > can afford a modular tend to be a bit older and grew up with prog
> rock or
> > >
> > > 80ies synth pop. There's no reason a modular synthesizer can't produce
> > >
> > > contemporary sounds, especially now that more and more digital sounds
> > >
> > > generators and processors are developed. Check out the new DSP
> processor
> > >
> > > from Doepfer, but also the Tip Top Audio and Harvestman range.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > One word of caution: People tend to go for the 'Sexy' modules, like
> filters
> > >
> > > and add utility modules only as an afterthought. After messing with
> your
> > >
> > > gear for a while you will probably find that you need more VCA's,
> envelopes,
> > >
> > > LFO's etc. The basic system also supplies you with a decent amount
> of these.
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> > > Hope this helps,
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> > >
> > >
> > > York
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> > >
> > >
> > > _____
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> > >
> > > Von: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Doepfer_a100%40yahoogroups.com>
> [mailto: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:Doepfer_a100%40yahoogroups.com>] Im
> > >
> > > Auftrag von doof_per
> > >
> > > Gesendet: Mittwoch, 2. Juni 2010 03:41
> > >
> > > An: doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
> <mailto:doepfer_a100%40yahoogroups.com>
> > >
> > > Betreff: 1 Newby Seeking Chaos
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> > >
> > >
> > > Hi Guys,
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Ive spent hours and hours and hours online checking out modular
> gear and
> > >
> > > (trying) to get my head around it all. For now, ive saved up enough
> to get
> > >
> > > an a100 Basic System2 and im hoping for the best! :)
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > What I wanted to know from anyone:
> > >
> > > Im only after modular gear for the "alive" sounds ive heard from other
> > >
> > > peoples stuff (mainly Buchla TBH..love that sound!..But cant afford
> > >
> > > one..anyways thats irrelevant)
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> > > Im mainly into really distorted sounds, drum n bass,
> mechanical/industrial
> > >
> > > and love shaping sounds and spending hours on a sound to make it
> right and
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> > > come "alive".
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> > > Am I looking in the right place(Doepfer ) for my sound Ive heard
> allot of
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> > > the dopefer demos online and I guess the impression I get is rather
> really
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> > > old school, simplistic and minimal/80's (Which I dont mind and love in
> > >
> > > certain instances)..But at the same time..Can I do more with it
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> > > What would someone recommend I get as a startup, to get this sound im
> > >
> > > after..Shall I go for a "sound design/shaping"a100 system..Or for a
> "Basic
> > >
> > > synth system"..I have read soo many links/seen youtube vids etc etc but
> > >
> > > really I wanted to hear it from the horses mouth, so to speak
> before I make
> > >
> > > my order.
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> > >
> > > Does anyone have a "sound rape a100" system they can offer advice
> on lol
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> > > Thanks for reading :)
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