Doepfer A-174-4 3D Joystick VE
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Doepfer
A-174-4 3D Joystick VE
Product Info
Article Number:
507178
Brand:
Doepfer
Model:
A-174-4 3D Joystick VE
Category:
Controller Modules
Price:
$217.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Doepfer A-174-4 is a seriously cool, old-school modulation source. It's perfect for experimental sound design, adding organic movement to sequences, or creating complex, evolving textures. This is a great choice for anyone wanting a unique, tactile control experience in their modular setup.
Product Description
- Doepfer A-174-4 3D Joystick VE
- Eurorack Module
- Vintage Edition with black front panel
- Joystick with X-/Y-axis
- Rotation function (Z-axis) and gate button
- Y- and Z-axis self-resetting via spring mechanism
- CV outputs for X-
- Y- and Z-axis in non-inverted and inverted form (range: -5 V to +5 V)
- CV offset controller per axis
- 4 Quadrant CV outputs (Q1-Q4) with adjustable overlap (range: 0 V to +10 V)
- Gate output
- Current requirement: 50 mA (+12 V) / 20 mA (-12 V)
- Width: 12 HP
- Depth: 50 mm
- Joystick height: 70 mm
PROS
- • Robust spring-return mechanism ensures precise, repeatable movements
- • Vintage Edition black panel offers a classic, understated aesthetic
- • Four quadrant outputs with adjustable overlap provide complex modulation
- • Dedicated offset controls allow for fine-tuning of each axis's range
CONS
- • Limited to +/- 5V CV output range; may require scaling for some modules
- • The joystick itself can feel a bit stiff compared to more modern designs
- • 12HP footprint can be restrictive in densely populated modular systems
Product Video
Key Features
Controls
X-, Y-, Z-axis CV outputs, Gate, Offset per axis, Quadrant Overlap
Type
3D Joystick Controller
HP Width
12
Depth
50 mm
Power Draw
50 mA (+12V) / 20 mA (-12V)
CV Outputs
3 CV outputs (-5V to +5V), 4 Quadrant Outputs (0V to +10V)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It provides a distinct, almost bouncy feel, which some find very expressive for creating evolving sounds, but takes some getting used to.
They are independent, but the overlap control lets you blend them, creating more complex and nuanced modulation patterns.
The build is solid, typical of Doepfer’s vintage designs; it lacks some of the smoothness of modern potentiometers, but feels durable and reliable.
