NEWS
as of March 07, 2024
Link to the new version of our website (beta version)
 
New A-100 Modules Winter 2024
A-105-2
24dB SSI Low Pass
A-130-4
Quad VCA
A-147-5
Quad VCLFO
New A-100 Basic Systems A-100BS3
The new basic system from Doepfer is a return to Dieter Doepfer's original vision of analogue modular synthesis. Modules can be connected via front panel audio and CV connectors and used in infinite combinations. The Basic System 3 is an easily accessible and well-structured system that can be used by enthusiasts and beginners alike. It can be used as a base for exploring sound synthesis and electronic sounds, or as a supplement to delve deeper into different types of synthesis. For example, it is possible to create 4-part paraphonic patches or create complex sounds using the ring modulator. Percussion and drum sounds can also be created in a variety of ways alongside the classic synth sounds. The system's two filters can also be set to self-resonance to provide additional sound sources. The Waveshaper can be used to modify simple sounds and change their overall timbre. As each user's personal requirements are different, blank panels are installed that can be replaced with modules. This means there is no need to buy a new cabinet.

Basic System 3 video: https://youtu.be/gHQGsmYQZG8

A-135-5 Polyphonic Mixer
Module A-135-5 presented at the Superbooth 2023 is now available too:
A-135-5
Polyphonic Mixer
with Suboctave-Option
Markus Horn tested the new modules 101-8, A-135-5, A-147-4. A detailed report has been published in the Synthesizer-Magazin #98 in August 2023 (in German language).
These are the related videos:  https://youtu.be/4_BHqh5DJKg  (A-101-8 + A-135-5 + A-171-4) and https://youtu.be/o8EN6e3066s (A-147-4)

Superbooth-Videos
Sonic State: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQFquz8hg5M 
proaudio: https://youtu.be/vq92HaIXgDY

Detailed A-121s report
Detailed A-121s report with audio examples:
https://a100.ideenhase.de/2023/09/25/a-121s-stereo-multimode-vcf/?lang=en
A-100 X-ray 
In case that you have a problem with your A-100 system we recommed to X-ray the system at first :-)
A-100 Modules Summer 2023
All new modules presented at the Superbooth 2023 are now available (except A-135-5):
A-101-8
Photo Phaser
A-135-5
Polyphonic Mixer
with Suboctave-Option
A-147-4
Dual LFO
with PW/PWM
A-171-4
Quad VC Slew Limiter
(Polyphonic Portamento)
Markus Horn tested the new modules 101-8, A-135-5, A-147-4. A detailed report has been published in the Synthesizer-Magazin #98 in August 2023 (in German language).
These are the related videos:  https://youtu.be/4_BHqh5DJKg  (A-101-8 + A-135-5 + A-171-4) and https://youtu.be/o8EN6e3066s (A-147-4)

Superbooth-Videos 
Sonic State: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQFquz8hg5M 
proaudio: https://youtu.be/vq92HaIXgDY

Detailed A-111-3 report
Detailed A-111-3 report with audio examples:
https://a100.ideenhase.de/2023/08/25/a-111-3-micro-precision-vco-vclfo/?lang=en
Detailed A-149-4 reports
In the Amazona magazine you find a detailed report about the new module A-149-4 (German language):
https://www.amazona.de/test-doepfer-a-149-4-zufall-und-quantizer-eurorack/
Detailed A-149-4 report with audio examples:
https://a100.ideenhase.de/2023/03/29/a-149-4-quad-random-voltage-source/?lang=en
Detailed reports A-121s and A-138j in Amazona
In the Amazona magazine you find a detailed report about the new modules A-121s and A-138j (German language):
https://www.amazona.de/test-doepfer-a-121s-multimode-filter-a-138j-interrupting-mixer-eurorack/
Detailed report Polyphonic Filter A-105-4 

Here you find a detailed report about the module A-105-4 (German language)

https://a100.ideenhase.de/2022/12/05/a-105-4-quad-poly-ssi-vcf/

A-100PBK
The first A-100 suitcase base cases with built in 3 octave keyboard A-100PBK will be shipped in December 2022.
MKE Front Panel Kit and Package Offer

As of now for the Midi keyboard electronic kit MKE a suitable front panel kit is availablle.

And we also offer a MKE package consisting of MKE electronic kit, front panel kit, keybed 61TP/8O, cable set and power supply.

 

New Album by Ströme

Ströme: Trang & Flinky

The Munich band Ströme has published their new album "Ströme NR.2". The modular system A-100 has been used extensively during the production.

Details are available here:

https://stroeme.com

https://en-gb.facebook.com/StroemeOfficial

An appropriate video has been released too:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HemR1Jhi58s

 

Shipping of the first  Stereo Filter Modules A-121s has started . . . .
 
Modular Synthesizer Ensemble with A-179-2
The Modular Synthesizer Ensemble published a Youtube video that shows an application of the light-to-CV module A-179-2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utg344JLf70
Here you find also links to more videos of the Modular Synthesizer Ensembles. Mostly A-100 modules are used in the videos.
Secret around "Lumavoux" disclosed
The secret around the legendary synthesizer "Lumavoux", which supposedly dates back to the year 1969, has been disclosed now.
The projekt has been realized by a few French students who built the unit around two Doepfer DIY-Synths.

Amazona tells the complete story (in German and French language only):

https://www.amazona.de/community/loumavox-der-vergessene-synthesizer-nicht-wirklich/

 

 

 

Reissue of Allen Strange's "Electronic Music" (book)
Probably the most comprehensive book about electronic music generation and especially about modular systems is about to rise from dead as a kickstarter project.
Details are available here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jasonnolan/allen-stranges-electronic-music
News Superbooth 2022
These new products were presented by us at the Superbooth 2022:
Stereo-Filter A-121s Inverting/Interrupting
Mixer A-138j
Quad Attenuator
A-183-5

Sonicstate Video on Youtube

New Vintage Versions of Modules
The following modules are now available also in the vintage version:
Amazona Report A-126-2
(German language)
https://www.amazona.de/test-doepfer-frequency-shifter-a-126-2-eurorack
Amazona Workshop MODULAR PATCHES
(German language)
1: Einführung: https://www.amazona.de/synthesizer-workshop-modular-patches-1-einfuehrung

2: Basisklänge: https://www.amazona.de/synthesizer-workshop-modular-patches-2-basisklaenge

3: Ringmodulation: https://www.amazona.de/synthesizer-workshop-modular-patches-3-ringmodulation

4: Leadsound: https://www.amazona.de/synthesizer-workshop-modular-patches-4-lead-sound

Superbooth 2021
On the occasion of Superbooth 2021 we showed some new products in September 2021. Some of them are already available in the meantime. Here you find an overview:

Link to the Youtube-Video by Sonic State: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAZyecPwHGQ


A-126-2
Frequency Shifter
already available
A-138f
Dual 3-way crossfader
already available
A-149-4
Quad Random Voltage Source
available about spring 2022
A-179-2
Light Controlled CV/Gate
already available
A-182-4
Dual Rotary Switch
already available
A-100PBK
(A-100PB with a keyboard built into the lid,
37 keys, midi interface with 3.5 mm stereo jack socket)
available about spring 2022
Special Issue SynMag "Working with Modular"

The German Synthesizer Magazine SynMag has released a special issue with the main topic "Working with Modular" in English language.
Details about the contents and the source of supply are available here:

https://www.synmag.de/1192/synmag-international-special-2021/

https://1a-shops.eu/cgi-bin/shopserver/shops/s017916/index.cgi

 

Test Polyphonic A-100 System SynMag

A polyphonic A-100 system has been tested in the German magazine SynMag  (issue #84, February/March 2021, from page 34).

The according video is available on Youtube: https://youtu.be/5HqfjNGVsDU

Detailed pictures are also available:

 

"Das große A-100-Buch" for free download
The A-100 definite book in German language is now available for free download: Andreas Krebs, Das große Buch zum Doepfer A-100 Modulsynthesizer

http://www.a100.ideenhase.de/Krebs_Doepfer_A100_small.pdf

More details: www.ideenhase.de

 

New Modules
Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 Video 4 Video 5 Video 6 Video 7
A-130-8
Octal VCA/VC Mixer
A-133-2
Dual VC Polarizer/
Ring Modulator
A-135-3
Voltage Controlled
Stereo MIxer
A-183-4
Quad Level Shifter/
Clock/Gate/Trigger Buffer
A-174-4
3D Joystick
New Vintage Versions of Modules
The following modules are now available also in the vintage version:
Reissue A-111-5
Module A-111-5 was out of production many years as the special circuit CEM3394 used as core of the module was no longer available. Now a clone of the CEM3394 is available (AS3394).
Therefore we are able to manufacture the module again. Also the vintage version will be available. The planned release date is fall 2020.
This is the link to the complete free English edition of the BEAT magazine: https://bit.ly/FreeBeat174
Synthesizer Module A-111-6

Video by Synthanotomy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yA3jOqlfe3o&t=229s

Patch Examples by Synthanotomy: http://www.synthanatomy.com/2019/11/doepfer-a-111-6-miniature-180e-synth-voice-is-available-now-sounds.html

 

Vintage Versions of A-111-4 and A-140-2
Online article: "Meet the makers of modular" by Steve O'Hear
https://techcrunch.com/2019/09/28/meet-the-makers-of-modular
Demo video BBC Symphony Orchestra Strings with LMK4+
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHyE-9G5_m8
Slim Line Modules

These new modules presented at Superbooth 2019 are now available:

A-118-2
Noise/Random/S&H
A-121-3
Multimode VCF
A-130-2
Dual VCA
A-138i
Interrupting Mixer
A-138n
Mixer
A-145-4
Quad LFO
A-182-2
Quad Switch
Superbooth 2019
From May 9-11th 2019 Superbooth took place again in Berlin. Of course we were there and showed some new modules.
In the following document we have summarized all news we presented at Superbooth..
deutsche Version englische Version
New Modules

A-135-2
Quad VCA /
Voltage Controller Mixer
available

A-180-4
Quad Buffer
available
A-197-3
RGB LED Stripe Controller
available
Dark Energy III  Video by Synth Anatomy

Youtube-Video von Synth Anatomy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZLJNtpVw3E&t=46s

 

 

Superbooth 2018 Modules
Polyphonic Modules Standard Modules
A-105-4
Quad Poly VCF
A-132-8
Octal Poly VCA
A-141-4
Quad Poly VCADSR
A-190-5
Polyphonic Midi/USB-to-CV/Gate Interface
A-123-2
6/12/18/24dB
High Pass
A-140-2
Dual Mini ADSR
A-142-2
Dual Envelope Controlled VCA
A-183-9
USB Supply

Workshops at SchneidersLaden in Berlin
In December 2018 we arranged a workshop at SchneidersLaden in Berlin with the main themes Christmas cookies and modular beginners:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTnE9FqlS9Qg1ooh4-lqTc5ECOtVu38ye

 

beginners Cookie lesson live setup
Music with the A-100
DiN56 Dystopia - Parallel Worlds & Dave Bessell

The names of both Parallel Worlds and Dave Bessell should be very familiar by now to followers of the DiN ambient electronica label. Bakis Sirros (aka Parallel Worlds) has two solo albums, Obsessive Surrealism (DiN26), Shade (DiN32) as well as collaborations with DiN label boss Ian Boddy on Exit Strategy (DiN37) and most recently World Adapter (DiN48) with Self Oscillate (Ingo Zobel). Bessell on the other hand has a single solo album Black Horses Of The Sun (DiN47) as well as his contributions to the two synth supergroup Node releases (Node 2 (DiN44) & Node Live (DiN55)). Of course the duo have already collaborated before on their 2012 album, “Morphogenic” (DiN41) and “Dystopia” sees these two musicians continue their sonic dialogue.
Track titles such as “Cipher”, “Mutagen” and “Devoid” as well as the album title leaves one in no doubt that you are entering a dark and foreboding sound world. Indeed Bessell quotes the infamous novel “Neuromancer” by William Gibson as a major influence. Bakis Sirros as ever weaves his intricate modular rhythms that seem to squirm and writhe underneath vast slabs of analogue chords that rise and fall like cities. Indeed the album is very dynamic with complex, almost classical arrangements that constantly shift under ones feet. Amongst this Bessell introduces some fleeting guitar work as well as his adventurous analogue physical modelling sound design. Seeming to inhabit a netherworld between dark electronica and progressive synth these two musicians have once again created an album that just doesn’t sound like anyone else out there. Join them for a unique sonic adventure.

Machines used:
Bakis Sirros: ARP-2600, Doepfer A-100, Concussor, Eurorack modular (with Make Noise, Intellijel, Mutable Instruments, Waldorf, Cyndustries, Tiptop audio modules), Serge, Buchla, Blacet/Metalbox/CGS modulars, Oberheim Xpander, OB-Mx, Waldorf Microwave 1, Microwave XT, Roland System-100, Nord Modular, Yamaha FS1R, Emu EMAX II, and other sound modifiers, tape echo & software.

Reviews:
https://synthsequences.blogspot.com/2018/09/parallel-worlds-dave-bessell-dystopia.html
 
http://www.sequenzerwelten.de/parallelworlds_main.html
(in German) 
https://www.thenewnoise.it/almanacco-di-domani-3
  (in Italian)

Now available: Dark Energy III
Test report with sound examples on amazona.de : https://www.amazona.de/test-doepfer-dark-energy-iii-analogsynthesizer/
Dark Energy III

Dark Energy III is a fully analog monophonic synthesizer with Midi and USB interface.
Essentially it's an enhanced version of the Dark Energy II. These are the main differences between Dark Energy II and III:

  • VCO has in addition the triangle waveform available
  • no heat-up period of the VCO
  • min. eight octaves perfect 1V/octave tracking of the VCO
  • separate reset inputs for the two LFOs
  • improved ADSR
  • access to additional functions via pin headers inside the unit for DIY modifications
    (e.g. linear FM, hard sync, soft sync, LFO outputs, ADSR output, all VCO waveforms, all filter outputs)

The filter is the same as the Dark Energy II and all other not mentioned functions are the same compared to Dark Energy II

Price: Euro 479.00

Video about GusGus Equipment

A video that shows in details the equipment used by Biggi of GusGus is available on Youtube.

NAMM 2018 Sonicstate Awards and Video

We are very proud of the two awards we received from Sonicstate during NAMM 2018:

  • Best Modular (for the new polyphonic modules)

  • Top Chap

Nick, thank you so much !

Here is the link to all Sonicstate awards:
http://www.sonicstate.com/news/2018/02/06/namm-2018-best-of-show-awards/

Link to the NAMM video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFFVuWP8ZxQ

Now available: new vintage modules A-138s, A-150 and A-151

A-138sV
Mini Stereo Mixer
A-150V
Dual Voltage Controlled Switch
A-151V
Sequential Switch
Now available: new module series A-111-4, A-150-8, A-173-1/2, A-180-9

A-111-4 Quad VCO A-150-8 Octal VC Switch A-173-1/2
Micro Keyboard / Manual Gates
A-180-9
Multicore
Now available: Low Cost Monster Cases A-100LMS9 and A-100LMB

A-100LMS9 und A-100LMB

low cost versions of the A-100 Monster Cases A-100PMS9 and A-100PMB
optionally made of raw wood or black coated (appendix "V")

Now available:  Front Panel Set for MBP25
Ströme Concert Superbooth 2017
Video of the Ströme concert at Superbooth 2017 with "piggish" intro by Mr. Schneider:


 

Link to the video: https://vimeo.com/230769087
Now available: Trapezoid Thru Zero Quadrature VCO A-110-6, Voltage Controlled Performance Mixer A-135-4 and Mini Stereo Mixer A-138s

A-110-6 is a so-called Trapezoid Thru Zero Quadrature VCO. Because of it's unique trapezoid core it's totally different compared to other VCOs. But the trapezoid core is not the only specialty: it is also a quadrature VCO and features linear thru zero frequency modulation.
The term "quadrature" means in this connection that the oscillator outputs two trapezoid waves with 90 degrees phase shift. The same as sine and cosine of a standard quadrature oscillator like the A-110-4 or A-143-9. These waveforms are called TRASIN (trapezoid sine) and TRACOS (trapezoid cosine).
The term "Thru-Zero" means that even "negative" frequencies are generated. But this a bit a misleading term as negative frequencies do not really exist. "Negative" means in this connection simply that the TRASIN/TRACOS waves will stop when the linear control voltage reaches 0V and continue with the opposite directions as the linear control voltage becomes negative and vice versa.
The module has two control sections: linear and a exponential. The exponential section consists of the XTune control, the 1V/Oct input and the XFM input with the corresponding attenuator XFM. The exponential control voltage is the sum of these three voltages. The linear section consists of the LFrq control and the LFM input with the corresponding attenuator LFM. The linear control voltage is the sum of these two voltages. A dual color LED is used to display the polarity of the linear control voltage. The pitch of all outputs is determined by the control voltages of both sections. The linear section is used to control the pitch in a linear manner. When the LFrq control (LFrq means Linear Frequency Control) is fully CW the module works like a normal VCO and the LED lights red. The pitch is then controlled by the exponential section with the manual Tune control XTune and the exponential frequency control inputs 1V/Oct and XFM. 1V/Oct is used to control the pitch by a 1V/Oct CV source (e.g. sequencer or Midi/USB-to-CV interface). XFM is used to apply an exponential frequency modulation with adjustable depth (e.g. from an LFO or another VCO). As the LFrq control is turned counterclockwise starting from the fully CW position the frequency is lowered in a linear manner until the TRASIN/TRACOS waves (nearly) stop at the center position of LFrq (provided that no LFM signal is present). As the LFrq control is moved from the center towards the CCW position the waves start again but into reverse direction and the LED turns yellow. When the fully CCW position of LFrq is reached the module works again like a normal VCO. But much more exciting is the usage of the LFM input to modify the linear control voltage by an external control voltage (typically another VCO). Linear modulation by another oscillator using the thru zero feature in combination with the trapezoid waveforms generates audio spectra than cannot be obtained from any other oscillator without the thru zero function. The reason is that a "normal" VCO will simply stop as the linear control voltage becomes zero or negative. But a thru zero VCO will start again with "negative" frequencies as the the linear control voltage becomes negative.
The other waveforms (triangle, sawtooth, rectangle and sine) are derived from the TRASIN/TRACOS signals (triangle e.g. simply by subtracting TRISIN and TRICOS, SAWSIN and SAWCOS by switching the other waveforms). And all five waveforms are available as quadrature pairs (i.e. with 90 degrees phase shift).

 

A-138s is a simple but useful 4-in-2 mixing tool. It has four inputs available. Each input is equipped with an attenuator (Level) and a panning control that is used to distribute the signal to the left and right output. Beyond stereo mixing it is equally suited to create variable parallel routings. For example: Any of the four inputs may be routed in variable intensity to feed two filters.

You may regard the A-138s as a smaller version of the A-138m Matrix Mixer.

Inputs and outputs are DC coupled, i.e. the module can be used for the mixing of control signals too.

Note: Black versions of the grey knobs used in this module are available as spare parts. If some of the grey knobs (e.g. Pan) should be replaced by black ones they can be swapped easily by the customer. If applicable pay attention to order the knobs with 11.5mm diameter (A-100KSB in the price list / section spare parts).


Series A-135-4 contains several modules which are used to built a voltage controlled performance mixer. The modules of the A-135-4 series can be combined with the (non voltage controlled) mixer modules A-138o/p.

A-135-4A

A-135-4A is the main module. It is very similar to module A-138p, but with voltage control for all parameters (except gain). A-135-4A contains four high quality voltage controlled amplifers (VCA) for each channel: one for the main level, two for panorama left/right and one for aux. The control scales for all parameters are linear. Altogether 16 VCAs are included in the module. High end linear VCAs manufactured by Curtis/USA are used (CEM3381). The 16 LEDs display roughly the amplification of the VCA in question. Module A-138o is used as output module for the A-135-4A. A-135-4A and A-138p can be connected together to the same A-138o to obtain e.g. four fully voltage controlled channels (A-135-4A) and four manually controlled channels (A-138p).

A-135-4B

This module is used to route the 16 external control voltage to the main module A-135-4A. These control voltages are available for each channel: Level (main loudness), Panorama, Aux, Mute
Each control voltage has an input socket and a polarizer control available. That way it's possible to adjust the depth and polarity of the external control voltage which affects the parameter in question. If the same CV (e.g. LFO or ADSR) is used e.g. for two panorama control inputs the result may be the opposite if the polarizers are adjusted accordingly (i.e. one positive and the other negative). The external control voltage is added to the voltage that is generated by the manual control on the A-135-4A main module. The sum of both voltages is used to control the VCA in question and is displayed with the corresponding LED on the A-135-4A module.

A-135-4C

Module A-135-4C is a four-fold envelope follower with ajustable attack and release time for each channel. The main function of the module is to derive four envelopes from the A-135-4A audio input signals. These voltages can be used to control parameters of the main module A-135-4A via the CV input module A-135-4B2. Typical applications are ducking (e.i. the signal of one channel is used to mute another channel more or less), as well as compressor and expander functions. For this the desired envelope output of the A-135-4C is patched to the CV input of the A-135-4B which is assigned to the parameters that has to be modified by the envelope signal. Intensity and polarity of the envelope influence to the parameter in question are adjusted by means of the corresponding polarizer control.
The module has four audio inputs and four envelope outputs available. The inputs can be normalled to the inputs of the A-135-4A by means of an internal 10 pin ribbon cable.
The four envelopes generated by the module are displayed by means of LEDs.

A-100LC1

A-100LC1 48 HP low cost case with built in power supply A-100SSB (+12V/380 mA, -12V/380mA)
Low Cost Monster Cases
A-100LMS9 und A-100LMB
low cost versions of the A-100 Monster Cases A-100PMS9 and A-100PMB
optionally made of raw wood or black coated (appendix "V")
Prices: Price list / chapter A-100 cases
More A-100 Vintage Modules

These modules are now available also as vintage versions:

Active Special Editions
Now available: new VCOs A-111-2 / A-111-3,  Performance Mixer A-138o/p, Ringmodulator / S&H / Slew Limiter A-184-1 , Sine Shaper / VC Crossfader A-184-2
Musotalk: We built a Eurorack Modular Synthesizer (German language)
Teil 1
Gehäuse und Netzteil
Teil 2
Eastcoast vs. Westcoast
Teil 3
Oszillator
Teil 4
ADSR
Teil 5
Filter
Teil 6
LFO
Teil 7
VCA
Teil 8
Sequencer
Teil 9
Utility Module
A-157 Trigger Sequencer
A-100SSB Small Supply Bus

A-100SSB is a combination of power supply and bus board with 8 connectors for A-100 modules.
Planned
for applications with up to 8 modules and a max. current of 380 mA.
A-100SSB is available as ready built and tested unit and available
September 2016.

A-100 among the 10 Most Widely Influential Synths Ever
This is just to let you know that the A-100 series modules were featured in Myles Avery's article The 10 Most Widely Influential Synths Ever, running on Flypaper:
http://flypaper.soundfly.com/discovery/10-influential-synths-ever
Vintage Versions of these A-100 Modules
Black versions of A-100LC Cases

A-100LC3V
Prices see Priceliste
(the picture shows an A-100LC3V with installed vintage modules) 
A-100LC6V
Prices see Priceliste
A-100LC9V
Prices see Priceliste
A-100LCBV
Prices see Priceliste
Superbooth
A video you should not miss shows the Superbooth demo by Colin Benders on a small A-100 system. He starts from scratch (nothing patched) and shows what you can do with a handful of modules only to create a live performance. He uses just an A-100LCB and A-100LC9 for the demonstration. Worth seeing !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QWpaAjvYFY
or
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEpd8ydg2Zo
 
(two different view of the same performance)

More Superbooth videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2wn93bUZpo
 
http://www.musotalk.de/video/rocking-the-doepfer-booth-superbooth-16-in-berlin/
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvJXkoJPkvM 
New Power Supply A-100PSU3
Since end of 2015 all A-100 cases - except the A-100LC3 - are equipped with a more powerful suppy. The new supply is named A-100PSU3 and has available 2000mA@+12V, 1200mA@-12V and additional +5V with 4000mA. +5V are no longer required for A-100 modules but there are many modules from other manufacturers that require +5V. The additional price for all A-100 cases and systems with one power supply is Euro 50 (A-100G6/P6/P9/PB/LC6/LC9/LCB). The additional price for monster cases with two power supplies is Euro 100 (A-100PMS6/PMS9/PMB). The additional price for the A-100PMS12 is Euro 200 (4 supplies). The additional prices include the additional price for the A-100PSU3 and the additional wiring of the +5V to all bus boards. The new supply is equipped with a wide range mains voltage input 100...240V. Thus one has no longer to distinguish between cases for 115V or 230V. Only the value of the fuse in the mains inlet is different for 115V and 230V versions.

Technical notes: Internally the A-100PSU3 is a +/-15V switching supply (wide range input 100...240V for mains voltage) followed by the classical linear regulation circuit of the A-100PSU2 that generates the required +12V and -12V. Only the +5V is a pure switching supply without linear regulation. We discovered that a pure 12V switching supply was not good enough for the modular system (especially the generated noise and the load regulation was not satisfying for all 12V switching supplies we tried). That's why we added the well-tried linear 12V regulation to the 15V switching supply. As the current for +12V and -12V is different we will specify in the future the currents for +12V and -12V separately for all modules. But as a rule each A-100 module consumes less current at -12V compared to +12V. The Excel planning file contains the detailed current specs for all A-100 modules: System Planner (Excel™).

An existing power supply (A-100NT12 or A-100PSU2) can be replaced easily by the new A-100PSU3 because the A-100PSU3 has nearly the same dimensions and the four mounting bolts are at the same positions. Nevertheless the replacement or installation has to be carried out by qualified personnel only because the correct wiring of the mains connection is essential. And it's essential that all parts that conduct mains voltage (cables, pc board, electronic parts on the pc board) are mechanically protected against any contact with the human body (touch-proof, e.g. by using a cover for the power supply). Otherwise there is Danger to Life ! Existing bus boards can be used. There is no need to replace the bus boards. Only if the +5V supply is required one has to add the cable(s) that connects the +5V terminal of the bus board(s) to the corresponding terminals of the A-100PSU3.

Temporarily the A-100 cases will be available in both versions (i.e. with PSU2 or PSU3). As soon as the A-100PSU2 are used up only cases with A-100PSU3 will be available. The cases with PSU2 and PSU3 can be distinguished by the label next to the mains inlet (mains voltage specification "100...240V" = A-100PSU3, mains voltage specification "230V" or "115V" = PSU2).

Even the scope of supply of the A-100 bus boards will change early in 2016. The bus boards will be equipped in the future with 4 instead of 3 connections cables. Cable #4 is required for the additional +5V connection. The price for the bus boards with 4 cables will be a bit beyond the version with 3 cables. The bus boards remain unchanged as they were prepared from the beginning since 1996 for the additional +5V. Only an additional cable for the wiring of the +5V is required provided that the +5V are used.

The following document shows the wiring of the A-100PSU3 with the bus boards and the mains inlet: A100PSU3_wiring.pdf. Laymen are not allowed to carry out these works ! Danger to Life ! 

Musik made with A-100
DiN48 - Parallel Worlds and Self Oscillate - 'World adapter' cd album
Ingo Zobel (Self Oscillate) and Bakis Sirros (Parallel Worlds) first started collaborating via the internet in 2004. Their first album, “Current Flow”, under the project name “Interconnected”, was released in 2010 on the Belgian VU-US label. Following this a vinyl EP of ambient tracks called “Mechanic Environments” was released in 2013 on the Dohkonul record label.
For “World Adapter”, their second full collaborative album, Ingo and Bakis are using their more widely known aliases of Self Oscillate and Parallel Worlds respectively. Four years in the making this album is redolent with the sounds and textures of modular analogue synthesisers which both musicians are well known for employing in their music. Ingo uses a large Doepfer / Eurorack system whereas Bakis creates his complex sonic textures with Doepfer, Serge and Buchla systems as employed on his previous DiN releases (Obsessive Surrealism (DiN26), Shade (DiN32), Exit Strategy with Ian Boddy (DiN37) and Morphogenic with Dave Bessell (DiN41)).
Once their modular improvisations are recorded they are micro-edited in Ableton Live to form the ten tracks that make up “World Adapter”. On the track “Legend Silence” they collaborate with the Polish singer/composer India Czajkowska whose ethereal voice adds a distinctive flavour to this composition. The album has an IDM flavour, full of complex modulations and intricate rhythms. The duo then hang beguiling, simple melodies around these structures to create another intriguing quality release from the DiN label

soundcloud demo file of all tracks: https://soundcloud.com/ianboddy/world-adapter-demo-song

Machines used:
Doepfer, Euro, Serge, Buchla, MOTM, Moon, Blacet, Metalbox, RS-Integrator, Technosaurus & Synthesizers.com modulars.
Oberheim Xpander & OB-Mx.Korg PE1000, MS20, Mono/Poly & Z1. Clavia Nord Modular, Nordrack2 & Nordrack3. Ableton Live & NI Reaktor software. Roland System-100, Waldorf Microwave and various other string machines, analogue keyboards, tape echoes, reverbs, CV modifiers and generators.


Drøn has released their latest album "Comm" on the US label Carpe Sonum. It features 14 tracks, which were produced using a wide range of old and new synthesizers, including a huge A100 System. The album is available as download or as limited edition CD (only 300 copies). 

You can check it out here:

http://carpesonum.bandcamp.com/album/comm

http://www.dron.de


Gusgus open air live in Barcelona 2015

 

Interview with Dieter Doepfer

The online magazine Great Synthesizers has published an interview with Dieter Doepfer:

http://greatsynthesizers.com/en/interview/dieter-doepfer-creator-of-the-a-100-modular-system/

and report about the A-100 workshop in Munich:

http://greatsynthesizers.com/en/general-en/2013/07/dieter-doepfer-introduces-new-a-100-modules/

A-100 Tutorials
Video tutorials by Raul Pena:

Doepfer A101-2 LPG Modes Intro: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDzjCjrEjs8 
Doepfer A101-2 Low Pass Gate-VCA Mode: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEwiDnk--tI 
Doepfer A101-2 Low Pass Gate-Combined Mode: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LrlNuIIeu4 

A110 Features and Functions: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2BV4iYBpOY 
A110 VCO/A145 LFO Frequency Modulation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqWj_LX5SKE 
A110 VCO/ A145 LFO-More Frequency Modulation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRJcVLqQ4p4 
A110 Waveforms and Pulsewidth demonstration: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq1Re-Zu9tw 
A110 VCO /A145 LFO-Pulse Width Modulation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r51sglRpnrE 
A110 VCO /A145 LFO- More Pulse Width Modulation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2yi58uCEkg 

A110 filtering with A101-2 and A120 intro: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmrB9EOVgb8 
A110 filtering with A101-2 LPG: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBt7wozgjjg 
A110 More filtering with A101-2 LPG: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ncx6t6XZu-U 

A-114 Ring Modulation of Basic Waveforms: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhwj-rqo_B8 
A-114 More Ring Modulation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_nAmESsO0k 
A-114 Further Modulations: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4-euXzSojQ 

A118 Filtering with A120 VCF Low Pass Filter Part One: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vin9o4GpJs8 
A118 Filtering with A120 VCF Low Pass Filter Part Two: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZxRsxPLuI4

A-127 Introduction: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1qLu8oqhvg 
A-127 Modulation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkMVO5TsPSA 
A-127 More Modulation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJcfY4eCIQQ  
A-127 Audio Rate Modulation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nv7M03m4QDU 

A-131 VCA Intro: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MivzVdpz5Dg 
A-131 Processing CV with A-131 EXP VCA Part One: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIdWbrbkSD8 
A-131 Processing CV with A-131 EXP VCA Part Two: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9qSw_-lz3Q 
A-131 Amplitude Modulation with A-131 EXP VCA: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kyQV1CEpIQ 

A140 ADSR Envelope Generator Part One-Introduction: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzIKeQLyKy0 
A140 ADSR Envelope Generator Part Two: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvK69p7BGuo 
A140 ADSR Envelope Generator Part Three-VCO Patch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysqj0pUgV40 
A140 ADSR Envelope Generator Part Four- White Noise Patch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mI7J7J6ZLE

A-148 Sample and Hold: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9auf7dpMrU 
A-148 More Sample and Hold: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHCmndbxyII 
A-148 Track and Hold: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwvezSuVvm4 
A-148 More Track and Hold: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djv9RMvsRDc 
A-148 Track and Hold Vs. Sample and Hold: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvjiKzBaTAs 
A-148 Sample Rate Reduction using T/H and S/H: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_on8klFYUY0 
A-148 Using other Waveforms in T/H and S/H: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aX7k9UPQJ2M 

A-149-1 Quantized Random Voltages  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l59lAQ0ihmI 
A-149-1 Stored Random Voltages http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XuZL4nYBs0 
A-149-1 Modulation of Quantized and Stored Random Voltages http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4Tqn7QoDHA 

A-156 Basics: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGpT84ctWR4 
A-156 Modes of Operation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WV5onpFdn74 
A-156 Modes of Operation Part Two: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Vl2JD9U2E0 
A-156 More CV Sources, Transposing, and triggers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APPU7dY3WsM 
A-156 More CV Sources, Transposing, and triggers Part Two: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU42jwe2DOw 

A-188-x BBD Basics: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8fKvbutgds 
A-188-1 part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3QXgRBdptQ 
A-188-1 part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nh2o7H5UE8E 
A-188-1 part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PulaMQLm13w

A189-1 VControlled Bit Modifier Basics: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOtXtgzDiug 
A189-1 VC Bit Modifier-Bit Crushing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwQJb9Lmfk4 
A189-1 VC Bit Modifier Demo-Sample Rate: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb9t8fbRxgY 
A189-1 VC Bit Modifier Demo-Bit Crushing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eg9EnaumGo 
A189-1 VC Bit Modifier Demo-Sample Rate: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e95H-MjJrN0 
A189-1 VC Bit Modifier Processing CV Part 1:A189-1 VC Bit Modifier:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMpYCPltJdw 
A189-1 VC Bit Modifier Processing CV Part 1:A189-1 VC Bit Modifier: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqTUV4Ob2Y4

A-100 Convergence
The website http://soundcloud.com/groups/doepfer-convergence contains music that was made mainly with A-100 Analog Modular System.
Videos with A-100
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykyUr2nu-lI New A-100 video by Christian Hatvani that shows not only noises or grooves but the basic sound of the A-100.
http://stereoklang.se/blog/?p=5437 Doepfer goes minimalistic
Excellent music and live videos by MINE and Daidenzin (Osaka, Japan) using the A-100
Daren Ager: "Using the small Doepfer system as a kind of 606+303 combo, not a musical statement, just me having some fun. All the sounds and sequencing done entirely on the system shown."
Gusgus with A-100 suitcase live on stage:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gP182QHN2sM&feature=related
The Redundant Rocker at studio Helio.Gen: http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=60354719
vailable at http://www.iapetus-store.com
info@redundantrocker.com
Dark Energy and A-100 Miniature Case in Concert

Two Dark Energy, one A-100 Minicase, a lot of fun:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fabioperletta/sets/72157622953022656/

A-178 Theremin videos by our customer Jamie O'Callaghan:

http://uk.youtube.com/neonwind 
www.youtube.com/v/jsqNvR3jLdY&hl=en&fs=1
 
www.youtube.com/v/A1BsIGzkzzs&hl=en&fs=1
 
www.youtube.com/v/czFto0B8ARs&hl=en&fs=1

Improvisation with A-100 suitcase

Random improvisations with an A-100 suitcase by James Bragg: www.myspace. com/vjjamesbragg

A-100 Theremin

A nice video that shows the Japanese singer and thereminist Eri playing the A-100 with the Theremin modules A-178.

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=18825798

 

A-100 Minisystem

Tutorial video: A-100 Mini-System Patch/Sound examples

This video made by Luca Capozzi shows some patches and sound examples of the A-100 Mini System:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViLFGBH7TTk

Tutorial video: Controlling the A-100 with a Wiimote Gamepad

An excellent video by our A-100 user Max that shows how to use a wiimote gamepad to control the A-100:

http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=LHOS2zg- 0nI

 

Midi accordion with built-in Pocket Electronic

This cool video shows the usage of the Pocket Electronic in a midi accordion to control a joystick/wheel, a ribbon controller and additional buttons:

http://www.uwe-steger.de/temporaer/rolandmod/roland_extensions.htm
or
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8xZ4tmUkDY

A-100 in Simian Mobile Disco Goes Gear (on Matrixsynth)

Matrixsynth / A-100 Modular System suitcase used in Simian Mobile Disco Goes Gear: http://matrixsynth. blogspot. com/2007/ 10/simian- mobile-disco- goes-gear.html

A-100 Modular Patchbay System Used By Surachai At Ramp Chicago

Gearwire / Doepfer A-100 Modular Patchbay System Used By Surachai At Ramp Chicago: http://www.gearwire.com/ramp1-surach1.html

SOUND ON SOUND Modular Synths Report
Overview of Modular Synths as of spring 2009 in the April 2009 issue of Sound on Sound

Editor's choice: A-100

Interview's Parallel Worlds

There is a new Parallel Worlds extensive interview on the Analogue Haven website including many studio and analogue modular synth photos: www.analoghaven.com/bakis
Interview: Online interview with Parallel Worlds in Electronic Musician Magazine

The full interview with Parallel Words on the US Electronic Musician magazine is now online:

http://emusician.com/tutorials/modular_odyssey