Brand: Doepfer
Model: A-136 Distortion/Wave Multiplier
Link: http://www.doepfer.de/A136.htm
BLURB:
Similar to the A-137 Wave Shaper…but totally different. Personally I actually think the A-137 is a better distortion unit, but the A-136 is the master of Wave Shaping.
PROS:
The CV inputs can be used to get some very interesting “Morphing” happening. The sound can be radically changed with a twist of a knob.
CONS:
It’s a good idea to read the manual with this one (GASP!!). There is information in the manual and on the website explaining what the knobs actually do to the sound. This works wonders on curved or sloped waves (Sine, Saw, Triangle), but does not do much with Square Wave.
HINT:
We often run a Sine or Triangle wave through this module and it shapes it into something aggressive which sounds completely different to regular wave shapes (Saw, Tri, Sqr, Sine).
Run a drum loop through the A-136 and program CV tweeks…you can create some really brilliant dynamics!
