Superbooth 24: Doepfer will showcase five new modules, including a slim lin version of its popular WASP filter, a new intriguing dual multimode filter, and more.
Superbooth 24 will take place in two weeks. One thing is certain: many new Synthesizer-related products, especially Eurorack modules, will be presented again.
Dieter Doepfer, the inventor and father of the Eurorack format, should not be missed. He will again be at the Bungalowdorf booth (B043) with a selection of its ever-growing portfolio.
Superbooth 24 Doepfer
Five new Doepfer modules will be on display this year. One of the five new modules is very popular one, but in a smaller form.
Doepfer A-124-2 Wasp Filter
The A-124 Wasp Filter will be available soon as part of Doepfer’s Slim Line series. Of course, it has the classic black/yellow Wasp look. The new WASP is almost identical except for some additions and changes.
New in the slim line is a socket that gives you a lowpass or highpass output, selectable using a jumper on the board. The module also has the classic cutoff, resonance, and CV2 controls. Due to limited panel space, the mix function and the audio signal attenuator offer smaller controls than the main controls.
Doepfer A-121d Dual Multimode Filter
Then, Dieter Dopefer will also showcase a new (8HP) dual multimode filter, the A-121d. It is not known yet which chip or design the filters use but according to Doepfer, both filters are based on two special circuits. Filter 1 works here as a band and high pass, while filter 2 offers band and low pass.
The module works in parallel or serial operation, so it can also be used for stereo operations. Interestingly, there are no separate potentiometers for each filter. The big frequency and delta (distance between the two frequencies) control both filters at the same time.
It also offers a simple mixer unit with two inputs and a mix output. If the sockets Mx1 and Mx2 are not connected, the inputs are normalized with the bandpasses. All other filter combinations are implemented by patching the filter outputs with the mix unit.
On the connection side, it has dedicated inputs, and outputs for filters plus CV control over the frequency and Q.
Doepfer A-188-9 HVO (High-Speed VCO)
There is also a new VCO, the A-188-9 HVO. With its unique design and frequency range of up to 500 kHz, it is intended to complement the A-188 BBD modules. In addition to its ability to create Karplus Strong effects, it also works as a classic oscillator.
According to Doepfer, it’s currently a prototype/experimental model to see if there is interest in this new module. So, on Superbooth 24, Doepfer will collect the options from the visitors.
Dopefer A-165-2 Digital Modifier
The new A-165-2 is a super compact digital modifier module (2HP) with six different circuits for digital signals like clock, gate, trigger, start, stop, and more.
At the top of the two inputs, you go into the module. Once in the module, you can transform your signals in different ways. It offers two inverters, toggle flip-flop, set/reset flip-flop, inverted output of the set/reset flip-flop, and pulse output. Important, the module is not suitable for bi-polar signals.
Doepfer A-117-2 Digital Noise
And the last new Dopefer module of Superbooth 24, is a 4HP digital, voltage-controllable noise generator. The core is digital and generate random sequences of square-wave pulses, from individual “pops” up to noisescapes. The pulse rate is controllable manually, via CV in, or external source (VCO, MIDI clock…)
It offers two outputs that gives you two signals simultaneously for audio applications with zero crossing and only with positive amplitude as a control signal (random trigger/clock).
First Impression
A colorful range of new Doepfer modules for Superbooth 24. I find the small WASP filter and the new dual multimode filter particularly interesting. The WASP in the slim line form looks neat and could be a great addition.
Doepfer will showcase the new modules at Superbooth 24 at its Bungalowdorf booth (B043). Availability and prices TBA.
More information here: Doepfer
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