Doepfer A-119

Decent solution for external gear

Really enjoy the gate and envelope features, the module gives you modulation / CV sources even in a patch without an external instrument. The amplifier is rather noisy, but can be upgraded cheap.

Audio quality so-so

This is a no-frills but robust module, like everything from Doepfer. Great build quality. Unfortunately the opamp chip in A-119 is of famously poor quality. It starts distorting very quickly and it’s hard to amplify something cleanly. Some people mod it and replace the chip with a better analog.

Having an envelope follower is a nice feature though.

If you want a better preamp module, get a Mutable Instruments Ears instead.

Can I control my rack via my flute?

Yes I can. And with ease. Always wondered if I could record a flute or similar into the rack and run it through filters and loops and delay (you get the drift) and there it was, the solution to my question. It works great. Even with lined synths or guitars. And the envelope follower handles great. So don't hesitate get yours now!

My favorite Input module

This is a great input module for its wide range of uses. I'd prefer it be in a 4hp package, but it offers a lot of versatility in the 8hp. The envelope follower, eurorack or audio input, and the adjustable gate are very versatile. I have 2 of these units. My only request would be that it be shrunk, so I have more room for other performance modules. There's nothing that compares to this in the price & functionality department, if you'd like to use the envelope follower & gate.

Nifty little thing

I always wanted to have some analogue instruments as input to trigger a bunch of stuff on my modular. The A-119 does the trick, and has enough amplification to accomodate various input levels. The envelope follower is great to trigger some effects only when accentuating a note.

Simple and effective

Both for instruments and line level stuff.

Great Module for Processing external Audio

Very useful module for playing your guitar and other external gear through your eurorack system. Very easy to use and well built.

Love these thing

Sockets are good.

Plenty of gain

Works well for getting Hi-Z signals in.

Fun module to have in the case

A great alternative input

Love this module. I have so far only used it to process a large ride cymbal using a microphone but it does what it's supposed to do and has opened windows into new possibilities of sound manipulation.

Great Doepfer build quality too.

Very useful

Very useful to integrate audio into modular system, whenever your need to convert theaudio signal into voltage and gate. Solid and rezistant, as Doepfer uses.