The history and future of Eurorack modular synths with Doepfer

A rare moment of free time and having great people in the right place at the right time here's an interview with Felix of Tuesday Night Machines talking to Dieter Doepfer, THE CREATOR OF EURORACK at the Thomann Synth Reactor #TSR19 event.
Felix and I wanted to chat to Doepfer about both his history (the history or Eurorack), his current polyphonic modules, future module sand ideas and a quick look at what the future of the Eurorack might be.
We also talk about the Elektor Formant DIY synth, the new Frequency Shifter module coming later this year, CV controlled LED lighting, Dieter was also the EU distributor for Doug Curtis' Curtis chips/components, Raul's World of Synths, favourite Doepfer modules and plenty more.
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[@isoldeisobelle552]

Much respect to Herr. Doepfer for having the foresight to develop a system that has grown and expanded in so many inventive ways... possibly beyond what he may have even imagined. A true pioneer in the world of synthesis - and a gentleman.

[@dianavolte5804]

well said!

[@bitegoatie]

I love the way Dieter still gets excited about the details of electronics after all these years. This is not someone treading water, money-focused, or otherwise checked out.

[@tuesdaynightmachines]

Thank you very much! It was a lot of fun and indeed a rare opportunity to sit together and talk like that for a while :-) See you at Superbooth!!!

[@CrystalizedDreams]

29:24 Check out the Quicco Sound Modules! Cheers from Saarbrücken

[@brushsuka]

What a top class guy Mr Dieter

[@BrunoWiebelt]

you are a great "intermediary /bring people together" I like this great interview

[@jimmy_jamesjams_a_lot4171]

Yes I second that, all that intermediary (not a middle man but something much more reputable!) Yes! You are a sort of catalyst that serves to unify the group!

[@akaimpcworkshop]

God bless you Doepfer! Thank you.

[@reason2910]

He will be in the hall of fame. True pioneer and mastermind!

[@bennos9588]

Such a legend. I hope I can meet him one day

[@katachiaudio]

It is so awesome listening to Mr Dieter talk about the electronic design of modules. Man would I love to have an apprenticeship under him.

[@eyeprod3101]

I just love this guy. I have a coupe of Doepfer modules and I want to support him and get more.

[@eddraper]

Great conversations. Feeling different about Doepfer. I need to get some of his stuff in my rack.

[@danielpirone8028]

Fantastic. Thanks for making this happen!

[@ChrisWhittenMusic]

I bought one of the first Doepfer Eurorack systems in the UK, around 96/97? It worked perfectly and integrated with other mini-jack type systems, like the Roland 100M. Doepfer is the godfather of modern modular for sure, even Buchla 200E would never have happened IMO without Doepfer trailblazing the way.

[@zyklen]

Chris Whitten out of interest where did you purchase your system? Ask as I managed a London store which had the first few Eurorack systems in UK on demo at that time...

[@labestia8099]

The 200e was designed by Don Buchla, and is in a completely different format from Doepfer. Dieter had nothing to do with the realization of the 200e series. Don started designing modules in the 60s, long before Dieter ever started Doepfer Musikelekronik. They aren’t comparable, nor did Dieter influence the production of the 200e series.

[@AshBashVids]

@@labestia8099 The popularity of modular once again, which Dieter played a large part, helped influence it. The 200e series simply would have not be released if that taste for modular was not reignited. It's the same with Moog and Roland now too, which also have released modules. Moog even rereleased it's large format moog modular series. All because Doepfer decided to take a risk and make a cheap modular format back in the mid-90s...

[@ChrisWhittenMusic]

Couldn't agree more. I was talking about the resurgence of modular in the 90's and 2000's, which in my view DIRECTLY lead to Buchla having the confidence to offer the 'E' modules.@@AshBashVids

[@ChrisWhittenMusic]

Can't remember his name...Mark?@@zyklen

[@anthonybox8016]

Aaah! Now I want to spend more money. Great conversation, a real gentleman and so full of knowledge. As Felix said, what is so great is the knowledge is so readily available to the users.

[@GONZOFAM7]

Excellent conversation. Thanks

[@simonsandleitner2341]

Great Interview! Verry free flowing but still structured, great questions. Awesome, Thank you DivKid!

[@DivKid]

Thanks Simon, it's always great to chat to Dieter and Felix, very rare to have both to chat to at the same time.

[@ferment4life]

This is such a great conversation! It's exciting to hear there is a redesign of the Frequency Shifter. I love the more unique Doepfer modules and am always keen on learning about more (and how people use them)!

[@soupforare]

I appreciate Doepfer sticking with mostly thru-hole for his stated reasons but also being OK with using SMD on some of the modern modules, especially the new poly stuff. The feature density of the A-111-4 for instance, is really something for how small the module is, as Felix brought up.

[@markanquoe2612]

First class work, Ben. You are a really good interviewer. You know, for a musician!

[@EdwinSL]

Great video, much usefull info for me. I wasn't aware of the SMD and throughole split designs on my two Doepfer modules for instance. Imagine that Pieter's stompboxes and amps all worked perfectly back than, nice butterfly effect.

[@fakshen1973]

If Doepfer wants to sponsor DivKid to show off some under-appreciated Doepfer modules, I'd happily consider them.

[@rudetee]

Oh cool! I was always curious on Doepfer ‘s take on a Freq Shifter. I’m glad Dieter is considering remaking it.

[@fburton8]

Excellent interview. (Running it thru iZotope RX7 to get rid of the high frequency whine.)

[@temporoboto]

Good stuff! Thanks for sharing.

[@DragonTamerCos]

i was soo history in the history of eurorock. thanks

[@lukecurran5572]

Best video from TSR

[@SuperPedalhead]

Quality content, thanks for sharing

[@DarkSideofSynth]

Very interesting and informative. Nice to the passion behind the hard work, and not just business & marketing blabbering ;)

[@t1mmy13]

Gosh Dieter is such a lovely person

[@lodwar]

Thank you. Now i am addicted 😁

[@DivKid]

Dieter addicted :)

[@mffenzeefmdular9067]

hell yea

[@abhijeetmahto3665]

praise be

[@markquavertune2003]

Thank you for the good and informative interview .Two questions that I have .Firstly . Does modular hardware go out of tune ? Secondly .I have REACTOR 6.3 , SOFTUBE MODULAR and VOLTAGE MODULAR software .Out of these three I find that Voltage modular is what I am getting the best sounds from and with much greater ease .The other two I struggle with some what. Even though they have similarities .I would like to gravitate to hardware and am trying to learn future hardware from software .Does Voltage modular mirror hardware well or is it more toward semi modular ? Thank you .

[@isosthenie8271]

Doepfer is a great company. Please don't use SMDs all too often. It is great to understand what is going on by looking at it. Also production quality is comparatively high. Don't change that. It's not necessary. I would like to see more control modules and a useful analogue pitch shifter.

[@papathrv1968]

great honest man

[@DivKid]

Indeed Dieter is fantastic.

[@MrBasic]

🖒🖒

[@jakojakotechno9872]

[@s90210h]

If everybody in the background off camera could just up and let Dieter talk. Or perhaps lavaliers next time?

[@FSK1138]

usb host would be a nice update

[@apparently_sonam]

3400 gbp shotgun mics on stands, 0 pence on placement.

[@wackenthaljef]

Why Doepfer dont update a little bit his designs...His modules look old!

[@bas040]

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

[@morn1977]

Hope he doesn't.. Personally I've always loved the design!

[@daniel_mana]

I actually love the vintage look

[@wackenthaljef]

@@morn1977 oh!...ok!!

[@user-tm7ee4nj8n]

the guy looks like yanni...