Doepfer A-142-4 Quad decay

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Doepfer A-142-4 Quad decay

Doepfer

A-142-4 Quad decay

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Product Info

Article Number: 284327
Brand: Doepfer
Model: A-142-4 Quad decay
Price: $115.50

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The A-142-4 is a solid, no-frills quad decay module perfect for creating percussive sounds, rhythmic pulses, or adding simple envelope shaping to multiple destinations. It's a workhorse for anyone building a foundational modular system and wanting reliable, predictable decay times without complex features. This is ideal for experimental electronic music or adding a subtle rhythmic element to ambient patches.

Product Description

  • Doepfer A-142-4 Quad decay
  • Euro Rack Module
  • Manual setting of the decay time
  • LED for each output
  • Normalised trigging inputs
  • Euro rack format
  • Width: 8 HP
  • Depth: 50 mm
  • Power requirements: +30 mA (+12V) / -10 mA (-12V)
PROS
  • • Reliable Doepfer build quality ensures long-term stability.
  • • Four independent decay envelopes offer flexible routing options.
  • • Manual decay time control provides precise, repeatable shaping.
  • • Normalized triggering simplifies sequencing and complex modulation.
CONS
  • • 8HP footprint can be restrictive in smaller racks.
  • • Limited attack and sustain stages restrict tonal versatility.
  • • Lack of attenuators on CV outputs limits modulation control.

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Key Features

Type Quad Decay Envelope Module
Stages Single-Stage (Decay)
HP Width 8
Depth 50 mm
Power Draw +30 mA / -10 mA
CV Outputs 4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Normalized triggering means a trigger signal passes through – you can chain envelopes or use a single trigger to modulate multiple destinations. External triggers can be used, but you'll need to ensure they are compatible with the module's trigger level.
Yes, the decay time range is consistent across all four channels; any slight variances would be due to component tolerances and are generally insignificant for most applications.
The A-142-4’s primary advantage is its simplicity and affordability, offering a dependable core function without excessive complexity or a premium price tag.

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