Doepfer A-198 (Module + Manual)
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Doepfer
A-198 (Module + Manual)
Product Info
Article Number:
114754
Brand:
Doepfer
Model:
A-198 (Module + Manual)
Category:
Controller Modules
Price:
$240.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The A-198 is a fascinating piece of modular history, bringing the Trautonium's unique ribbon interface to Eurorack. It's perfect for experimental sound design, creating otherworldly textures, and anyone wanting a truly unconventional control method—though it demands patience to master.
Product Description
- Doepfer A-198 (Module + Manual)
- Trautonium Controller
- Consists of Doepfer A-198 Module and Ribbon Controller
- Ribbon Controller: Generates a control voltage for the pitch of the oscillators by touching the position sensor
- Further control voltage can be generated via integrated pressure sensor
- Two sub-units: position and pressure
- Controller dimensions: approx. 600 x 30 x 30 mm (with hood on right edge)
- Eurorack format
- Width: 8 HP
- Depth: 40 mm
- Power requirement: + 40mA (+ 12V) / -20mA (-12V)
PROS
- • Ribbon controller offers expressive, unique pitch control.
- • Doepfer build quality ensures reliable, long-term operation.
- • Pressure sensitivity adds nuanced dynamics to your sound.
- • Eurorack format allows seamless integration into modular systems.
CONS
- • Ribbon controller learning curve can be initially challenging.
- • Limited modulation options compared to more complex controllers.
- • 8HP width can be restrictive in smaller Eurorack cases.
Product Video
Key Features
Controls
Position and Pressure Sensors
Type
Trautonium Controller
HP Width
8
Depth
40 mm
Power Draw
+40mA / -20mA
CV Outputs
2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pressure alters the control voltage, typically adding a dynamic element—it can be used for vibrato, filter modulation, or volume swells depending on your patching.
It can be, especially when first learning; careful patching and envelope shaping are often required to prevent unwanted signals.
The A-198's ribbon feels more 'analog' than modern digital ribbons, with a slightly less precise but more organic response—it’s a distinctive characteristic.
