I agree with Bakis on this one.

I own a largish A100 system (100 modules) and a more modest AS system (30 modules) plus some of the larger format expensive modules by MOTM, as well as having had several older systems, Roland, Korg and ARP.

The A100 system has a depth and character of sound that while not as distinctive as some systems definitely has a wider palette thanks to the variety of modules available.

Recommended.

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-----Original Message-----
From: Bakis Sirros [mailto: synth_freak_2000@... ]
Sent: 12 May 2004 08:37
To: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: 1 Some Tips for a new system


hello bruno,
i don't know why this reviewer isn't,but i am really
pleased with my doepfer a100's sound and i'm using a
huge system for four years now.i also have an
integrator system and even the expensive technosaurus
selector modular.but i don't really hear that much
difference in the sound of my selector and the
a100.btw,the vca's in my a100 sound fine,expect the
fact that the newer vca's have a more harsh sound than
the older version ones.i prefer the older
version,btw.the ring modulator sounds fine
also,regardless of the fact that the ringmod passes
sound or not when nothing is connected to the second input.also,there are some processing and filter modules in my a100 that sound fantastic and even better than other (and much more expensive)modules of other modulars.so cheaper DOES NOT mean worse.what it means it means bigger module production numbers and cheaper knobs and minijack inputs,instead of the expensive moog-like knobs and big jack inputs of other modular manufacturers.many other modulars may look more expensive,because of the better knobs and big jack inputs but they DON'T sound better than the a100. and in my studio,i have many other modulars and patchable synths to compare my a100 with:ems vcs3,arp2600,korg ms20,roland system100,integrator and technosaurus modulars and oberheim SEM.all these have a different sound than the a100 sound ,but NOT better. so,i guess that my opinion on the a100 sound really counts. bakis.







--- brunowalz < brunowalz@... > wrote:

> Hi everybody!
> I am looking forward to buy me a modular
> synthesizer. My budget is
> low (1600 €) so the one made by Doepfer is (maybe )
> the best solution.
> Until now, I have a few questions about it…
> I have read many tests of persons and magazines and
> there are some
> things that were criticized by some of them. I am
> only want to hear
> your statements especially if these points were
> musical interesting!
> First, the Ring modulator does not which he has to
> do. There should
> be a noise if there is on one input no signal and a
> dry signal if he
> works. Is this right Is it better to buy another
> Ringmod
> (Especially the tube version by Metasonics is
> interesting)
> Then there is a problem caused by the
> Doepfer-philosophy to build
> everything in low price range that the VCA let the
> CV be "heard" at
> the Output
> ( http://www.cyborgs.de/music/tests/a100.html - only
> German). Is this relevant in any case
> The same tester criticized that the envelopes do not
> reach the full
> range of 10 Volt. He turn the cutoff of the filter
> full left and
> modulate it with an envelope (sustain at maximum).
> The filter was not
> fully open. Relevant Workaround
> A little comment on the Doepfer website at the mixer
> section there is
> mentioned that from April an In1 works as a DC
> offset generator. What
> is that
> Also on the Doepfer page, I have read that from
> summer 04 the power
> supply will be delivered as a ring transformator. Is
> it better to
> wait until then (Big advantages )
> The choice of filter:
> I prefer a warm organic sound not a brachial one.
> What can you
> suggest (The 105, 102, 122, 124 could be
> interesting – I didn't here
> them)
> Linear/Logarithmic:
> Is it a problem to use linear VCAs and mixers for
> audio instead of
> logarithmic ones
> The MIDI input:
> The 190 and the 191 costs the same but the last one
> has specials like
> the sync LFO and more CV outs. Why should somebody
> buy the smaller
> one
> RaNDom vOltAges:
> I am interested in making some basic "melodies" with
> the A100 but not
> investigate hundreds of € in this thing. What should
> I prefer (117,
> 118, 149 etc.)
>
> I am sorry for my bad English! I hope everything is understandable.
> A nice evening
> Dude
>
>
>

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




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