--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com , "Robair, Gino" <GRobair@p...>
wrote:

> Someone on the list once said they thought the 110 sounded richer

(or "better", though I can't remember the exact word) than the 111,
which I thought was interesting (I don't own a Doepfer...yet....but
working on it). Tuning and tracking issues aside, what are your
opinions on the sound of the two oscillators.

> Thanks,
> g.

Hi Gino,

I believe the A110 is perceived as "richer" sounding as the waveforms
are not as pure as the A111. The sine is a shaped triangle, the
square wave is a little droopy, etc. This, of course, results is
more harmonics. Also, the A110 is a true discrete design whereas the
A111 uses the CEM chip. IMHO, this discrete design has the A110
sounding something like an Emu modular oscillator, whereas, the A111
sounds very similar to my oberheim matrix 6 oscillators. I think the
biggest let down for some people when it comes to Doepfer modules is
the lack of "moogieness." Some people go looking for that "moog"
sound in Doepfer and are let down. I was looking for something
different and have been pleasantly surprised along the way.

I hope that helps,

Matthew