Doepfer A-101-8 Photo Phasing

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Doepfer A-101-8 Photo Phasing

Doepfer

A-101-8 Photo Phasing

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 568405
Brand: Doepfer
Model: A-101-8 Photo Phasing
Price: $151.80

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This A-101-8 delivers a wonderfully warm, almost liquid phasing effect thanks to those photoresistors. It’s fantastic for adding subtle movement to pads or creating swirling, psychedelic textures—perfect for experimental sound design or adding a vintage vibe to more conventional synths. It’s a really accessible entry point into more complex phase manipulation.

Product Description

  • Doepfer A-101-8 Photo Phasing
  • Eurorack Module
  • 8-Stage all-pass filter with photoresistors
  • Controls for phasing offset
  • feedback
  • wet/dry mix
  • input level
  • CV input with attenuator
  • Audio input and two different audio outputs for stereo applications
  • Power consumption: 30mA (+12V) / 30mA (-12V)
  • Width: 4 U
  • Depth: 45 mm
PROS
  • • Photoresistors yield uniquely organic, evolving phasing characteristics.
  • • Excellent stereo imaging capabilities with dual audio outputs.
  • • The attenuator provides precise CV control over phasing offset.
  • • Doepfer's robust build quality ensures reliable, long-term operation.
CONS
  • • Photoresistor response can be somewhat slower than traditional IC-based phasing.
  • • Limited stage count (8) restricts complexity compared to more expansive units.
  • • Power draw, while manageable, can be a consideration in dense racks.

Product Video

Key Features

Stages 8
Controls Phasing Offset, Feedback, Wet/Dry Mix, Input Level, CV Attenuator
HP Width 4 U
Depth 45 mm
Power Draw 30mA (+12V) / 30mA (-12V)
CV Inputs 1

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Frequently Asked Questions

The photoresistor design imparts a softer, more analog character with less aggressive peaks and dips, resulting in a more natural phasing sound.
Absolutely, with careful adjustment of the wet/dry mix and phasing offset, you can achieve a gentle, swirling chorus effect.
The description doesn't specify a voltage range, but Doepfer CV inputs typically respond well to 0-5V, with a linear response to the phasing offset control.

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