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Description

Unlock the limitless potential of sound manipulation with the Doepfer A-129/x Vocoder Subsystem, a modular powerhouse perfect for adventurous musicians and synth enthusiasts. This remarkable vocoder brings together the A-129-1 analysis section and the A-129-2 synthesis section, allowing you to intricately craft and transform audio like never before. By combining a voice input with a carrier signal, this system enables the carrier to inherit the tonal characteristics of the voice input while maintaining its original pitch, resulting in a unique and expressive sound palette.

The beauty of the A-129/x lies in its modularity. With external patch-leads, you can introduce various modules like attenuators, slew limiters, and MIDI interfaces, offering you unprecedented control over the sound. The versatility doesn’t stop there; the frequency bands between the analysis and synthesis sections can be connected in any configuration, enabling creative sound design possibilities such as using a low-frequency voice band to modulate a high-frequency carrier band.

Not just a vocoder, the A-129-2 synthesis section doubles as a standalone voltage-controlled filter bank. When paired with a MIDI-to-CV interface, it transforms into a MIDI-controlled filter bank, showcasing its adaptability. With 15 high-quality narrow filters, including 13 band-pass, 1 low-pass, and 1 high-pass filter, your sound sculpting possibilities are virtually endless.

Key Features:

  • Modular vocoder consisting of analysis (A-129-1) and synthesis (A-129-2) sections
  • External patch-lead connectivity for customizing sound design
  • 15 high-quality narrow filters: 13 band-pass, 1 low-pass, 1 high-pass
  • Can function as a standalone voltage-controlled or MIDI-controlled filter bank
  • Requires 32 TE/HP space in a Eurorack frame
  • Max current draw: 180mA

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