Doepfer A-136
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Doepfer
A-136
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The A-136 is a fantastic little workhorse for adding grit and character to your modular patches. It's a great way to experiment with waveshaping and distortion, especially if you’re into creating evolving soundscapes or heavily processed tones – perfect for experimental sound design or adding edge to more conventional sounds.
Product Description
Doepfer A-136, Distortion / Waveshaper
The A-136 is a distortion and wavehaping module with extensive adjustment parameters. The input signal (audio- or control voltage), is first divided inside the module into 3 separate signal paths, which are mixed together at the output with adjustable gain (positive / negative)*:*
By way of all the various possible settings of the 5 parameters, very complex waveform distortions and modifications (waveshaping) are possible. The changes range from simple hard- or soft-clipping, to completely changed waveforms, in which the original input signal can no longer be recognised.
- Positive component of the signal with adjustable clipping threshold (also externally); and gain / roll-off (+/-)
- Negative component of the signal with adjustable clipping threshold (also externally); and gain / roll-off (+/-)
- Original signal with adjustable gain / roll-off (+/-)
- Inputs: Audio / CV In
- ext. Clipping Level (+)
- ext. Clipping Level (-)
- Outputs: Audio / CV Out
- Application examples: Audio distortion (can get especially interesting in conjunction with filters)
- waveform manipulation for audio- and control signals (LFO
- ADSR
- random
- etc.).
- Width: 8 HP
- Depth: 45 mm
- Power requirement: +30 mA (+12V) / -10mA (-12V)
- • Versatile waveshaping creates unique, evolving textures.
- • Adjustable clipping thresholds offer subtle to extreme distortion.
- • Three signal paths allow for complex, layered effects.
- • Compact HP size maximizes utility within a modular system.
- • Limited input headroom can cause clipping with strong signals.
- • Parameter interaction can be unpredictable, requiring careful tweaking.
- • No attenuators on controls; signal levels need careful management.
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