Doepfer will be showcasing the above new modules at SUPERBOOTH25. Details on each follow. Check with dealers on the right for upcoming availability.
Module A-119-2 is kind of a dual version of module A-119 without envelope follower. Instead two amplifiers are available and the module width is 4 HP only.
The module contains two amplifiers with separately adjustable amplification levels. Each channel is equipped with an overload display. The module can be used also for stereo signals, e.g. the stereo output of a smartphone.
Controls and displays:
Level 1/2: manual control of the amplification in the range 0 - about 45.
Overload 1/2: overload LED, begins to light up for output levels beyond about 10Vpp (+/-5V)
In 1: audio input 1 (monophonic or stereophonic, see technical details)
In 2: audio input 2 (monophonic)
Out 1/2: audio output (monophonic)
Technical details:
for higher amplifications the two amplifiers can be daisy-chained
normalling options: the signal applied to socket In 1 can be normalled to socket In 2 in different ways by means of a jumper on the pc board:
socket In 1 is connected via a mono patch cable (standard patch cable) to a monophonic signal and this signal is normalled to socket In 2 (i.e. the same input signal for both sub-units): jumper on pin header JP2 in upper position
socket In 1 is connected via a 3.5 mm stereo TRS cable to a stereophonic signal and the second channel of the stereo signal is normalled to socket In 2: jumper on pin header JP2 in lower position
no normalling: jumper is removed from pin header JP2
all inputs and outputs are DC coupled. Thus the module can be used also for the amplifications of control voltages.
"An explanation and demo of the often misunderstood Doepfer A-196 Phase Locked Loop (PLL) module. We give a brief definition of a PLL, and show how this maps to the different sections of the module. We then launch into a series of demos of the A-196, first with a simple square wave input, then a more complex signal from the Sputnik Dual Oscillator, and finally the Arturia MiniBrute 2 (with the Brute Factor turned up). Throughout, we explore the different phase-comparitor options on the module, including the basic XOR and more complex proprietary circuit.
Scope provided by Mordax DATA module. In all examples, the input signal is red and the A-196 PLL signal is green.
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From Doepfer's website on A-196:
"this is how a pll works: the output of the internal vco (linear cv control, rectangle output) is compared with an external signal (e.g. the rectangle output of a a-110 vco) in the so-called phase comparator (pc). the output of the phase comparator is a digital signal (low/high/tristate) that indicates if the frequency resp. phase difference of the two input signals is negative, zero or positive. the output of the phase comparator is processed by a low pass filter (lpf) to generate a smooth voltage that is used to control the frequency of the internal vco. the 3 units vco, pc and lpf form a feedback loop that works like this: the control voltage (output of the lpf) increases as long as the external frequency is higher than the frequency of the internal vco und stops increasing when both frequencies become identical. the control voltage decreases as long as the external frequency is lower than the frequency of the internal vco und stops decreasing when both frequencies become identical"
"Some of my listeners have reached out and asked if I could be more explicit about some of my patching. So I made this video featuring the full patch demonstration for the main lead from my new track 'Quadrate'. It's a patch featuring the Abstrakt Instruments Avalon being paired up with a Doepfer A-196 PLL module.
"I used the Akai MPC 5000 for trigger sequencing and some drum samples, the modular for drums and bass/melody sequence with 2 samplers (Doepfer A-112). The two guitars are processed by effects from the modular. The solo guitar uses 2 PLL modules from Doepfer (A-196) to generate the distortion sound."
"Today we mess with the rather bonkers Doepfer A196 PLL module. It's part VCO, part effect! If you like this, get bonus videos by supporting me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mylarmelodies"
Published on Feb 14, 2013 raulsworldofsynths·196 videos
"A continuation of the Experiments with the Doepfer A196 PLL. This first part of two examines the behavior of the low pass filter. Brief review followed by Audio demonstrations. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Published on Jan 24, 2013 raulsworldofsynths·194 videos
"Beginning of a series exploring the basics of the Doepfer A196 PLL Phase locked loop module. Video discusses understanding basic layout of the module and general features. Audio demonstrations begin in next part of series "Experiments with the Doepfer A196 Phase Locked Loop-VCO and Comparator". Sound and Video by Raul Pena.
Note: There is an annotation regarding the LED at approximately 7:00, please turn on annotations to view this note."
Doepfer A196 PLL- Experiments with the Phase Locked Loop-VCO and Phase Comparator Part One
Published on Jan 31, 2013
"Beginning of a series exploring the Phase Locked Loop by Doepfer.
Experiments with the Doepfer A196 PLL (Phase Locked Loop)- VCO and Phase Comparator. Part One of Two. For Basics on the Phase Locked Loop look for Doepfer A196 PLL Phase Locked Loop Basics. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Doepfer A196 PLL- Experiments with the Phase Locked Loop-VCO and Phase Comparator Part Two
Published on Feb 7, 2013 raulsworldofsynths·195 videos
"Continuation of a series exploring the Phase Locked Loop by Doepfer.
Experiments with the Doepfer A196 PLL (Phase Locked Loop)- VCO and Phase Comparator. Part Two of Two. For Basics on the Phase Locked Loop look for Doepfer A196 PLL Phase Locked Loop Basics. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Doepfer A196 PLL- Experiments with the Phase Locked Loop- Low Pass Filter and CV triggering Part One
Published on Feb 14, 2013 raulsworldofsynths·196 videos
"A continuation of the Experiments with the Doepfer A196 PLL. This first part of two examines the behavior of the low pass filter. Brief review followed by Audio demonstrations. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Doepfer A196 PLL- Experiments with the Phase Locked Loop- Low Pass Filter and CV triggering Part Two
Published on Feb 21, 2013 raulsworldofsynths·197 videos
"A continuation of the Experiments with the Doepfer A196 PLL. This is part two on the Low Pass Filter and CV triggering. It examines the behavior of the low pass filter and how the cv in effects the PLL. Brief review followed by Audio demonstrations. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Doepfer A196 PLL- Experiments with the Phase Locked Loop- Basic Patching Part One-Sequencer Patch
Published on Feb 28, 2013 raulsworldofsynths·198 videos
"Continuing the series on the Doepfer A196 Phase Locked Loop. In this segment we explore a patch which can be used for basic sequencing. Original patch found on www.doepfer.de/A196.htm. Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Doepfer A196 PLL- Experiments with the Phase Locked Loop- Basic Patching Pt. 2 "PLL Arabesque" Intro
Published on Mar 7, 2013 raulsworldofsynths·199 videos
"Continuing the exploration of the Doepfer A196 PLL module. This time we look at a patch made famous by dougcl in his Youtube video "PLL Arabesque". Original patch diagram may be found by doing a google search for "mamonulabs pll". Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Doepfer A196 PLL- Experiments with the Phase Locked Loop- Basic Patching Pt. 2 "PLL Arabesque" Cont.
Published on Mar 14, 2013 raulsworldofsynths·200 videos
"Continuing the exploration of a patch made famous by dougcl in his Youtube video "PLL Arabesque". Original patch diagram may be found by doing a google search for "mamonulabs pll". Sound and Video by Raul Pena."
Doepfer A196 PLL- Experiments with the Phase Locked Loop-The Final Chapter Part One
Published on Mar 21, 2013 raulsworldofsynths·201 videos
"The final segment in the Doepfer A196 series. Discussing other modular patches and final thoughts. Sound and video by Raul Pena."
Doepfer A196 PLL- Experiments with the Phase Locked Loop-The Final Chapter Part Two
Published on Mar 28, 2013
"The final chapter in the Doepfer A196 series. Discussing other patches and final thoughts.
Sound and video by Raul Pena."
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"Here's what you get:
9U wooden case with power
A-163 VC frequency divider (can be used as a variable octave sub oscillator or clock divider)
A-196 Phase locked loop (a sort of frequency tracking oscillator whose sound changes depending on it's state)
A-167 Comparator (can make PWM from a triangle wave as well as other obscure uses)
A-106-1 Xtreme filer (HPF/LPF based on the legendary Korg MS-20)
A-134-1 VC panner/cross fade
A-188-1 VC analogue delay (1024 stage BBD)
A-188-1 VC analogue delay (4096 stage BBD)
A-156 Voltage quantiser (makes tuning the sequencer trivial or can be a sort of arpeggiator if fed variable voltages)
A-155 Dual channel step sequencer
A-154 Sequencer controller (adds loads of features to the sequencer)
A-150 Dual VC switch (can combine the channels of the sequencer into 16 step sequences)
A-106-6 16-mode filter (LP, HP, BP, BR, AP with different slopes and resonance characters)
A-119 External input/follower (can allow an external instrument to be processed and produce trigger/modulation voltages)
A-110 Oscillator
A-180 Multiples
A-132-3 Dual VCA
A-185-1 Bus access/ buffered multiples
A-138 4-channel mixer
A-140 ADSR envelope generator
A-114 Ring modulator
Tiptop Audio Z5000 24bit Multi-effect DSP (reverb, delay, chorus, phaser, flanger, pitch shifter) http://www.tiptopaudio.com/z5k.php
Blanking panels"
"A phase-locked-loop module that - said in few words - synchronises the internal high-speed oscillator to an external audio signal. Of course there are some sidetones because this process doesn´t happen perfectly in real time and is a little "lethargic". In-built is a lowpass filter and three different phase comparators that also alter the sound."
