Doepfer A-184-1
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Doepfer
A-184-1
Product Info
Article Number:
398507
Brand:
Doepfer
Model:
A-184-1
Category:
Sample and Hold Modules
Price:
$107.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The A-184-1 is a fantastic, budget-friendly utility module for any Eurorack setup. Its combination of ring modulation, sample & hold, and slew limiting makes it incredibly useful for creating evolving textures and rhythmic sequences – a real workhorse for experimental sound design or adding subtle movement to more structured patches.
Product Description
- Doepfer A-184-1
- Euro Rack Module
- With three functions: Ring modulator
- sample & hold/ track & hold
- slew limiter
- Width: 4 HP
- Depth: 40 mm
- Power consumption +40 mA (+ 12V)/ -30 mA (-12V)
PROS
- • Versatile modulation source for rhythmic and textural soundscapes
- • Ring modulation provides unique, complex harmonic interactions
- • Sample & Hold offers stable voltage retention for precise tracking
- • Compact 4HP footprint maximizes space in dense modular systems
CONS
- • Slew limiter can sometimes feel restrictive for more dynamic sweeps
- • Ring modulation output can be quite noisy without careful filtering
- • Limited input range restricts use with very high-voltage signals
Product Video
Key Features
Type
Sample & Hold / Ring Modulator / Slew Limiter
Clock
External clock, pulse width dependent on slew rate
HP Width
4
Depth
40 mm
Power Draw
+40 mA (+12V) / -30 mA (-12V)
Outputs
Ring Modulated Output, Sampled Voltage Output, Tracked Voltage Output
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Frequently Asked Questions
Retention time is fairly stable, but can be influenced by input signal voltage and clock rate; experimentation is key to finding the sweet spot.
Yes, the slew limiter function is quite capable, though its response is characteristically Doepfer - a little 'vintage' and not as aggressive as some modern designs.
The output level is primarily determined by the input signal levels and the interaction between the sample & hold and slew limiter; it's not a directly adjustable attenuator.
