Doepfer A-188-1C Vintage Edition
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Doepfer
A-188-1C Vintage Edition
Product Info
Article Number:
383670
Brand:
Doepfer
Model:
A-188-1C Vintage Edition
Category:
Effect Modules
Price:
$152.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The A-188-1C Vintage Edition is a fantastic choice for anyone chasing that warm, slightly muddy analog delay sound characteristic of vintage effects. It’s perfect for adding depth and character to pads, sequences, or creating subtle rhythmic echoes in your modular system, offering a distinct vibe that's hard to replicate with digital alternatives.
Product Description
- Doepfer A-188-1C Vintage Edition
- Brigade Device modules
- Vintage Edition
- For BBD circuits with 2048 stages
- For the A-100 modular system
- Black front panel
- Width: 14 TE / HP
- Depth: 60 mm
- Power requirement: +80mA (+12V) / -60mA (-12V)
PROS
- • Vintage BBD circuitry delivers warm, classic analog delay tones
- • Black front panel offers a refined, professional aesthetic
- • Compact 14HP footprint ideal for space-constrained modular systems
- • Brigade device design provides a unique, dense delay character
CONS
- • BBD chips can be prone to drift and require occasional calibration
- • Power consumption is relatively high for a single module
- • Limited control set restricts advanced delay shaping capabilities
Product Video
Key Features
Effect Type
Analog Delay
Controls
Delay Time, Feedback, Output Level
HP Width
14
Depth
60 mm
Power Draw
+80mA / -60mA
CV Inputs
Delay Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Vintage Edition uses older, true vintage BBD chips, which impart a specific sonic character – often described as warmer and more saturated – compared to newer replacements.
While it's not a super-long delay, the range is definitely usable for creating rhythmic echoes and adding subtle ambience; it excels at shorter, character-rich delays.
Like all BBD-based circuits, it’s somewhat susceptible to temperature fluctuations, so occasional recalibration might be necessary to maintain accurate timing.
