Doepfer A-196 Phase Locked Loop Utility Module

It has to be pointed out that the A-196 is a very experimental module and its functions cannot be described straight forward as for other modules. Rather the user should try out the possibilities by trial and error.

This is very true. Its a nice module to play and experiment with if youre into that kind of thing, but I have been using it for a few weeks now and Im still rather in the dark about what it actually does (Maybe I should read the manual). However, I did had some really good sounds by using it or when used in LFO frequencies, some really nice rhythmic effects. Its fun to have something like this in your rack which needs some work to get your head around, and Im looking forward to using it a lot more.

So if youre into modules that are a bit weird, given the price, this one is certainly for you. If you want controllable / predictable modules youll better look elsewhere.

De A-196 PLL is een module om mee te experimenteren, zoals Doepfer ook al zelf zegt.
Met drie verschillende methoden kan een blokgolf worden nagebootst op basis van het inkomdende signaal. Het 'voordeel' is dat dit met deze PLL de nagebootste frequentie niet direct overeenkomt, waardoor in eerste instatie een soort korte uit-fase toon hoorbaar is. Of wat ook kan het is altijd uit fase of het kan de fase niet vinden en sprint van hot naar her... het is maar wat je wilt...