The Doepfer A-100 is an analog modular synthesizer system introduced by German audio manufacturer Doepfer in 1995. Although it only had 10 modules at time of release[1], it currently has more than 120 modules[2] plus several different enclosures and accessories.
A-100 modules are designed to be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack enclosure, each being 3U tall. The width varies from one module to the next in order to make the best use of space. Modules are patched using standard mono miniature (3.5 mm) leads. This combination of 3U height and 3.5mm leads is known more generally as the Eurorack standard, and is in contrast to the older combination of 5U height and 6.35 mm leads pioneered by Moog. Other companies such as Analogue Solutions, Analogue Systems and Cwejman have also adopted the Eurorack standard, making it relatively easy to integrate their modules into Doepfer systems, and vice versa in the case of companies which make whole systems including enclosures.
Using certain modules designed specifically for the purpose, it is possible to use the A-100 system to emulate a Trautonium or a Theremin, as well as to use it as a vocoder.[3]
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The following modules have been, or are still being, manufactured by Doepfer:[4]
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