For a 6U-ish configuration, I'd put off A129/3 until phase II
because of real estate constraints. Likewise other larger modules
like the A155 sequencer, triple resonator, and VC ADSR. Even the
12U multimode filter is questionable, you'd get more flexibility for
exotic series and parallel filtering in less space with separate 8U LP
and HP filters.

Good 8U exotics in my opinion are the External Input, VC LFO,
Frequency Shifter (wish I had one of those). The Trigger Delay isn't
so useful if you don't have an A155 yet, one might also argue the same
about the A150 VC Switch.

--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com , "John" <jvtalbert@y...> wrote:
> <andreas.k.lindholm@t...> wrote:
> > First of all I would advice you to be unfaithful. I feel the
> > same as Bakis.
> I do plan to head this way after I get the initial system
established.
>
>
> > As for Doepfer I would advice you to pick up a
> > a129/3 which is great for many things and not just as a part of
> > the vocoder,
> Hmmm, this was on my list for phase II, but perhaps I should
consider
> moving it up the chain :-)
>
>
> > then of course the a136 is real special. And futher
> > more I would go for the soon upcoming superfilter a107.
> I'll certainly investigate these. Thanks for the advice.
>
>
> > For my own part I began buying Doepfer just beacuse back in -95 I
> > didn't know any other alternative for expensive secondhand moogs
> > and rolands and the ever so expensive Serge. Now the case isn't so
> > clear anymore with analog systems, motm, and synthesizer.com
(which
> > I might prefer today if I would start all over due to the bigger
> > jacks and general build quality).
> Glad you brought up the subject of build quality...I don't intend to
> take my A100 out live very often. Do you think I should be ok in
> this respect Ive heard some things regarding the A100 build
quality
> I've never personally had a bad experience any of the other Doepfer
> gear I own.
>
>
> > As for shaltwerk I wouldn't go that way myself... The "werks" are
> > in my opinion a bit of a forgotten case of doepfer gear.
> Does that mean it's discontinued or Dieter doesn't support it any
> longer It always seemed to be a great piece of gear for hands-on
> sequencing.
>
>
> > I think you will be better off with the A155. But by all means
> > don't just take my advice on that one I am more than a bit biased
> > on that part.
> This might be very good advice. I'll investigate this as well. But
> you must admit the Shaltwerk does have lots of pretty lights! :-P
>
> Kindest regards,
> John