Doepfer A-188-1D Vintage Edition
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Doepfer
A-188-1D Vintage Edition
Product Info
Article Number:
383671
Brand:
Doepfer
Model:
A-188-1D Vintage Edition
Category:
Effect Modules
Price:
$192.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The A-188-1D Vintage Edition is a fantastic recreation of those early, warm brigade delays you hear on classic records. It's perfect for adding vintage character to ambient soundscapes, drum machines, or anything needing a touch of analog grit. If you're chasing that specific, slightly-out-of-control vibe, this module delivers beautifully.
Product Description
- Doepfer A-188-1D Vintage Edition
- Brigade device module
- Vintage edition
- 4096 BBD 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 sound, authentically recreates classic brigade effects
- • Solid Doepfer build quality with robust black front panel
- • Compact 14HP footprint fits easily into most modular systems
- • 4096 BBD stages provide a deep, lush, and complex delay
CONS
- • Power hungry, requiring a substantial current draw from your PSU
- • Limited control parameters compared to modern delay modules
- • Vintage BBD sound isn't for everyone; can be muddy or dark
Product Video
Key Features
Effect Type
Brigade Delay
Controls
Single Time Knob, no modulation inputs
HP Width
14
Depth
60 mm
Power Draw
+80mA / -60mA
CV Inputs
None
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s significantly warmer and less pristine; expect more tape saturation and a more organic, less precise delay characteristic.
No, it requires both +12V and -12V rails to operate correctly; make sure your PSU supports bipolar power.
Primarily in the aesthetic—the black front panel is a nod to older Doepfer designs—but the core functionality and sound remain the same.
