Doepfer A-132-3 Vintage Edition
Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy
Doepfer
A-132-3 Vintage Edition
Product Info
Article Number:
383624
Brand:
Doepfer
Model:
A-132-3 Vintage Edition
Category:
VCA Modules
Price:
$130.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The A-132-3 Vintage Edition is a solid, workhorse VCA for Eurorack. It’s a great entry point for those wanting that classic Doepfer sound and a reliable way to shape audio or CV signals, especially if you're building a vintage-inspired system and need a dependable, affordable core component.
Product Description
- Doepfer A-132-3 Vintage Edition
- Dual linear/exponential VCA
- The character of the control scale can be switched to linear or exponential
- Can be used to process both audio and control voltages
- Black front panel
- Width: 8 HP
- Depth: 50 mm
- Power requirement: +30 mA (+12 V) / -30 mA (-12 V)
PROS
- • Robust black front panel exudes classic Doepfer aesthetic
- • Dual linear/exponential response offers flexible control shaping
- • Compact 8HP footprint ideal for space-constrained modular systems
- • Reliable, vintage-style circuitry delivers consistent performance
CONS
- • Vintage edition lacks modern refinements like attenuators
- • Power draw can be significant when multiple modules are active
- • Limited routing options compared to more complex VCAs
Product Video
Key Features
Channels
2
Response
Linear/Exponential switchable
HP Width
8
Depth
50 mm
Power Draw
+30 mA / -30 mA
CV Inputs
2
Similar Products
Shakmat Modular Bishop's Miscellenay MK2
Trigger, CV Sequencer
$439
Shakmat Modular Bishop's Miscellenay MK2, Eurorack Module, Dual Step CV/Gate Recorder, consisting of a sequence...
Casio AP-750 BN
General Digital Pianos
$2,144
Digital Piano, 88 Weighted keys with hammer action (Smart Hybrid Hammer Action, hybrid material made...
Manuel Rodriguez Superior Flamenco Sabicas C3-F
Flamenco Guitars
$957
Flamenco Guitar, Top: Solid European Carpathian spruce, Back and...
Vostok Instruments Path
Mixer, Attenuator Modules
$153
Eurorack Module, Analogue morphing router, Interpolating 4-channel signal router for audio and...
Frequently Asked Questions
The Vintage Edition uses older, slightly more 'worn' components, giving it a subtly different sonic character - a touch warmer, perhaps – and a more utilitarian aesthetic.
While capable, its character leans towards more noticeable shaping; it’s not designed for pristine, transparent attenuation like some newer VCAs.
Yes, you can use the outputs to control multiple oscillators, but be mindful of the power draw and overall system stability with numerous devices being controlled.
