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Re: [Doepfer_a100] Re: What's the difference between the A-136 & A-137-1?

2012-01-23 by Florian Anwander

Hi Bakis,

Bakis Sirros wrote:
> ok, but the stompbox lacks the cv inputs! that is important IMHO.

That is, what I want to say: You don't need CV control for distortion.

Distortion becomes interesting, if the input signal changes already. 
Having a steady input signal, and changing the distortion is mostly 
(90%) unsatisfying.

If you have an steady signal, and increase the distortion threshold, 
then the signal becomes thinner (from psycho acoustical point of view).
If you have a steady signal and increase the level and overtone 
relations of the input signal, then the overall "look and feel" of the 
power of the sound stays the same.

Put an envelope modulated VCF or VCA before a not modulated distortion, 
and you will be happy.


Florian

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