Doepfer A-156 Vintage Edition
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Doepfer
A-156 Vintage Edition
Product Info
Article Number:
383657
Brand:
Doepfer
Model:
A-156 Vintage Edition
Category:
Various Modules
Price:
$141.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The A-156 Vintage Edition is a solid, dependable quantizer for anyone building a classic-sounding Eurorack. Its straightforward design and vintage charm make it ideal for beginners and experienced modular users alike who appreciate a no-frills, reliable utility module.
Product Description
- Doepfer A-156 Vintage Edition
- Dual Control Voltage Quantizer
- Vintage edition with black front plate
- Converts a continuous input voltage into a stepped output voltage
- Eurorack format
- Width: 8 HP
- Depth: 55 mm
- Power requirement: +50 mA (+ 12V) / -10 mA (-12V)
PROS
- • Vintage black faceplate adds a classic, understated aesthetic.
- • Robust build quality typical of Doepfer’s early modules – feels solid.
- • Precise voltage quantization with predictable and musical stepping.
- • Excellent value for a core utility module in a Eurorack system.
CONS
- • Limited resolution compared to newer, more advanced quantizers.
- • 8HP footprint can be restrictive in smaller Eurorack cases.
- • Vintage edition lacks some of the modern refinements of later A-156 versions.
Product Video
Key Features
Type
Voltage Quantizer
Functions
Converts continuous voltage to stepped output, selectable scale ranges, octave adjustment.
HP Width
8
Depth
55 mm
Power Draw
+50 mA / -10 mA
Connections
2 x 1V/Oct input, 1 x CV output, 1 x Gate output
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Frequently Asked Questions
The main difference is the black faceplate – the internal circuitry and functionality are largely the same as earlier A-156 models.
The stepping is very musical and predictable; it’s designed to create melodic and rhythmic patterns, not a jarring robotic effect.
While primarily designed for 1V/Oct oscillators, you can use it with other voltage sources, but the quantization will be based on the input voltage range.
