The A-143-9 Voltage Controlled Quadrature LFO / VCO is a voltage controlled sine wave generator that produces a very clean sine wave signal. With approx. 3 kHz, the LFO reaches into the audio range, with an additional control voltage it can even be used as a VCO up to approx. 20 kHz.
Compared to “real” oscillators like the A-110-1, it has a few limitations in addition to the smaller tonal range: No temperature compensation and a less exact 1 V / octave characteristic for control.
The same signal is available at the four outputs, each shifted by 1/4 oscillation (or 90 degrees), so that the first and third (or the second and fourth) outputs each supply an inverted signal.
User interface
Inputs:
EN-CTRL-A143-9-INOutputs:
EN-CTRL-A143-9-OUTControls:
EN-CTRL-A143-9-SWTogether we are strong
The A-132-2 Quad VCA I was a good complement to the A-143-9 when the amplitudes of all four outputs should be controlled synchronously. If the two modules are connected to each other on the boards using a ribbon cable (supplied with the A-132-2 VCA), the inputs of the Quad VCA are pre-assigned to the outputs of the Quadrature LFO. Unfortunately, the A-132-2 is no longer available, the otherwise extremely flexible alternative A-135-2 does not have the simple connection option using a ribbon cable but instead individual and mixed outputs, individual control voltages etc.
Crossfading and modulation
In connection with an A-132-3 dual linear/exponential VCA and a mixer, interesting crossfade effects can be created with simultaneous – phase-shifted – modulation of the audio signals.
Alternatives
The Quadrature VCO A-110-4 is an interesting variant of this oscillator. Doepfer has also given it temperature compensation and the option of “Thru Zero” frequency modulation. The inverted sine and cosine outputs have been saved for this, but they can be generated by two simple inverters if required.
Technical specifications
| Width | 8 HP |
| Depth | 50 mm |
| Power requirements | 30 mA (+12V) / -30 mA (-12V) |
